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UJ achieves remarkable results in two global rankings
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recently recorded improved achievements across various prestigious global university ranking systems, reaffirming its commitment to academic excellence and innovation. UJ has further consolidated its global statu … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 2, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 27 October 2023
This week, I have been in quite a nostalgic mood. Tomorrow is the World Cup Rugby Final match between our national team, the Springboks, and New Zealand’s team, the All Blacks. Memories of the euphoria of that day 28 years ago, when the Bokke defeated … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 2, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 20 October 2023
As I watched our national rugby team pull off a stunning once-in-a-lifetime victory against France in the World Cup last weekend, I thought hard and long about the spirit and resilience demonstrated. I could not help but think about the parallels with … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: October 24, 2023
UJ’s Dr Shelley Barry wins SAFTA for innovative film
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Dr Shelley Barry has yet another award to add to her accolades. This time, the multi-award winning filmmaker bagged a South African Film and Television Award (SAFTA) for her film, A camera on my Lap. Hosted by the … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: October 24, 2023
Master of his destiny: The remarkable journey of Gibson Nzimande
As Gibson Nzimande strode across the stage of the University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Sanlam Auditorium on the afternoon of October 19, 2023, it was not merely a moment of receiving his Master’s degree in History. It was a triumphant celebration, the rea … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: October 24, 2023
Improvement in child well-being since Covid-19 but many remain fragile, UJ research shows
The Covid-19 pandemic increased the vulnerability of children and their families across the world. In South Africa, researchers tracked child and family well-being over the course of the pandemic. Despite some positive improvements in reducing child h … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: October 24, 2023
Silver medal for UJ in 2023 FNB Varsity Netball tournament
The 2023 FNB Varsity Netball tournament ended in fierce contest between the persistent University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the undefeated University of Pretoria (UP-Tuks) on Monday evening, 18 September 2023 in Tshwane. The closing UJ-UP Tuks match was … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: September 21, 2023
UJ hosts 2023 MTN Media Innovation Summit: exploring SA media business opportunities
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) School of Communication in collaboration with the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) hosted the 2023 MTN Media Innovation Summit under the theme: Business Journalism and Media Business Opportunities: … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: September 21, 2023
Addressing the global challenge of mycotoxins: Prof. Patrick Njobeh’s inaugural lecture
“There is substantial evidence indicating that mycotoxins are a global problem causing devastating effects on human and animal health, food nutrition and security and the economy, particularly throughout sub-Saharan Africa.” This was the focus of Profe … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: September 20, 2023
Transforming engineering education: unlocking potential through technology and active learning
The inauguration of Professor Suné von Solms centred around the themes of people, education, and technology. In her capacity as the Head of the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Science and a distinguished academic, Professor von Solm … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: September 12, 2023