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NSTF names UJ Metabolomics expert Dr Tugizimana an awards finalist
The National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF) has announced Dr Fidele Tugizimana, from UJ Biochemistry as a finalist in its annual NSTF-South32 awards in July 2023, in the category Emerging Researcher. Dr Tugizimana’s research is in metabolomics, wi … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 6, 2023
Para-rower Lifa Hlongwa to compete in Italy’s 17th global para-rowing regatta
Fourth-year BCom Economics and Econometrics student and para-rower at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Lifa Hlongwa, will jet off to Italy to compete in the 17th International Para-Rowing Regatta from 9 to 11 June 2023. This will be his second appe … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 5, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 02 June 2023
Dear UJ Community, It is heartening indeed that each week brings its fair share of good news! Following on our University’s historic achievement last week, where UJ was announced as the largest contributor of accredited research output in the South Afr … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 2, 2023
UJ tops global THE Impact Rankings, takes first spot for SDG 1: No Poverty
Shortly after the University of Johannesburg (UJ) was announced as the top producer of research outputs in South Africa, the institution has now come out tops for the global goal of No Poverty. According to the latest 2023 Times Higher Education (THE) … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 2, 2023
Introducing UJTV: A new era of storytelling
“Nobody is going to tell stories on our behalf, we have to tell our own stories.” These were the words of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Vice Chancellor and Principal, Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi at the official launch of UJTV. This ground-breaking pla … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 1, 2023
Where do we draw the line at acceptable and ethical gene editing?
Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 31 May 2023. Are we dangerously close to creating ‘designer b … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 1, 2023
Rooskrantz secures World Champs qualification with silver medal at African Gymnastics Championships
Second-year University of Johannesburg (UJ) student, Caitlin Rooskrantz, has qualified for the upcoming World Championships between 30 September – 8 October 2023, the Sportpaleis in Antwerp. This follows her recent silver medal win at the 17th MAG Afri … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: June 1, 2023
Celebrating research excellence: Four UJ finalists in NSTF-South32 Awards
The finalists in the 2022/2023 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF-South32 Awards) – the premier research awards in South Africa – have recently been announced in May 2023. Among the exceptional cohort of finalists, the University of Johannesbu … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 30, 2023
UJ’s Community Engagement Unit empowers communities with Financial Literacy skills
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Community Engagement (CE) Unit, within the University Relations Division has embarked on a project to empower communities with financial literacy skills, with specific focus on saving schemes. The project, which i … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 26, 2023
National Research Foundation (NRF) awards two new SARChI chairs to the University of Johannesburg (UJ)
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has awarded two additional research chairs to the University of Johannesburg (UJ): the South Africa-Swiss Bilateral Research Chair in Blockchain Technology, and the SASOL/DSI-NRF Research Chair in Green Hydrogen. … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 26, 2023