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Mathematical modelling can reduce failure in maths in schools
Professor Erica Spangenberg is deputy head of department in the Department of Science and Technology Education, University of Johannesburg. She recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Mail & Guardian on 17 June 2023. Maths … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 19, 2023
Hermann and Rickleton: UJ student and alumnus sign professional cricket contracts
Ronan Hermann, a current UJ student-athlete, and Ryan Rickleton, a UJ alumnus, have both signed professional cricket contracts. Hermann, a batsman, has signed a high-performance contract with the Lions cricket team. This is a significant achievement fo … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 13, 2023
UJ senior men’s football team wins Joburg Regional League playoffs
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) senior men’s football team went past Eldo Sampdoria and Opopo FC in two consecutive 2-1 wins in the playoffs on Saturday, 10 June 2023, at Marks Park Sports Grounds. The regional playoffs come after the team was cr … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 13, 2023
UJ honours renowned economist Mariana Mazzucato with Honorary Doctorate
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) honoured Italian economist and author Mariana Mazzucato with an honorary doctorate on Monday, June 12, 2023. The ceremony was held at the UJ Arts Theatre at the Auckland Park Kingsway campus. Mazzucato is a Professor … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 13, 2023
UJ student Terry-Anne Fredericks clinches top spot in Huawei ICT competition, secures placement in Grad Programme
Terry-Anne Fredericks, a University of Johannesburg (UJ) 3rd year BEng Tech in Electrical Engineering student, was part of a team which was awarded 1st place prize in the Huawei ICT Competition 2022-2023 which was held in Shenzhen, China in May 2023. … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 12, 2023
Countdown to Glory: UJ gears up to host 14 African universities for FASU Basketball Championship
Student basketeers from fourteen (14) African universities will compete to be crowned African champions in the upcoming 5th Federation of African University Sport (FASU) 3×3 Basketball Challenge at the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Soweto Campus fr … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 9, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 09 June 2023
Dear UJ Community, For the first time since I assumed duties in my new role as the University Registrar, I have the honour to address you on this platform as the Vice-Chancellor and Principal (Acting). You can imagine how excited I was when Professor L … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 9, 2023
Harnessing digital tools to transform mathematics education
Mathematics education, while often unpopular among students and educators alike, can be made easier through the integration of digital tools. This is the assertion made by Professor Mdutshekelwa ‘Mdu’ Ndlovu, Vice Dean Research & Postgraduate Studi … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 8, 2023
Six young UJ cricketers added to Central Gauteng Lions squad
Six young cricket players in the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Cricket Club have been added to the Central Gauteng Lions squad. This is in addition to two UJ players, Ronan Hermann and alumnus Ryan Rickleton, having secured professional contracts a … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 7, 2023
UJ and Madevu sweep Naledi Theatre Awards
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Arts & Culture and Madevu Entertainment won an awe-inspiring eight Naledi Theatre Awards for Hlakanyana – The Musical. Hosted on 5 June 2023 at the Mandela Stage at Joburg Theatre, the Naledi Theatre Awards … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 7, 2023