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UJ honoured at 2023 SAICA Chairman’s Difference Makers Awards
The University of Johannesburg is proud to announce the remarkable achievements of three esteemed staff members who received awards at the prestigious 2023 SAICA Chairman’s Difference Makers Awards, held on Thursday, 25 May 2023. These awards, known fo … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 26, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 26 May 2023
Dear UJ Community, Last week on this platform, I explained the importance of university rankings in providing unbiased and objective information about the quality of academic programmes and research impact. This was as I shared with you the latest univ … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 26, 2023
UJ’s rising star, Ramakgahlela Betty Sebati ready to shine at 72nd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
The Council for the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings has announced that Ramakgahlela Betty Sebati, a young scientist from the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has been selected as one of nine participants from South Africa for the 72nd Lindau Nobel Laure … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 25, 2023
Examining the Impact of COVID-19 on In-school Nutrition Programmes
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Centre for Social Development in Africa (CSDA) and the Food Evolution Research Laboratory (FERL) hosted a webinar on The Effects of COVID-19 on In-school Nutrition. The webinar, held on May 24, 2023, presented the … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 24, 2023
AI can help save a planet in peril – we have the intelligent tools to meet the challenge
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 23 May 2023. Tackling the climate crisis is urgent and we nee … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 24, 2023
UJ Netball coach and player in final SPAR Proteas Netball World Cup squad
A young emerging netball star, Owethu Ngubane, at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been announced in the final squad selection for the upcoming Vitality Netball World Cup. Ngubane made her debut for the SPAR Proteas in the game against Australia … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 23, 2023
Shaping the Future: Kiyara’s commitment to making a positive difference in South African Education
Kiyara Bellochun, a second year Honours student in Childhood Education, chose to become a teacher to share love and to spread positivity. “Every child deserves to be loved, every child deserves attention, and every child deserves at least one person wh … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 23, 2023
Prof Barrett Hazeltine of Brown University receives Honorary Doctorate from UJ
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has bestowed an honorary doctorate upon Professor Barrett Hazeltine, a distinguished faculty member from Ivy League institution Brown University in the United States. Prof. Hazeltine, a tenured professor in the Colle … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 22, 2023
UJ achieves historic No 1 in SA’s accredited research outputs
In a historic first, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is now the top producer of research outputs in South Africa. Twenty-six (26) universities in the country produce research that advances knowledge with the potential to benefit humanity. This is a … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 22, 2023
UJ’s A 8+ rowing team finish in 4th place among top universities in Europe
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Rowing Club’s senior men’s A 8+ team recently participated in the International Rowing Regatta of University Eights – St Dujam at the University of Split in Croatia from 13 to 14 May 2023. On Saturday, the opening … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: May 19, 2023