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UJ confers Honorary Doctorate on trailblazing 84-year-old Venda sculptor, Noria Mabasa
“I have done this work for years and it has put me in many different places. Today, it has led me to UJ-that has placed me among the stars. I am deeply humbled to have this honour bestowed upon me.” These were the words of renowned sculptor, Noria Maba … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 20, 2023
UJ honours iconic figures, including renowned Venda sculptor, with Honorary Doctorates
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will honour and celebrate four luminaries during its Graduation series. The cohort of honorary recipients includes a former government leader, two respected academics and one of South Africa’s leading sculptors. The … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 19, 2023
UJ’s Prof Habib Noorbhai explores the role of AI in sports science and health education
On April 17, 2023, Professor Habib Noorbhai was inaugurated as a Professor in Health and Sports Science at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). During the event, Prof. Noorbhai delivered a keynote address titled “From the corridor of uncertainty to cov … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 18, 2023
Former UJ footballer Gerald Ndlovu to play for Polish side Halinow KS
Former University of Johannesburg (UJ) senior men’s football team player, Gerald Ndlovu, has signed for Halinow KS football club in Poland. The fast-paced striker played a pivotal part in UJ’s 2021 FNB Varsity Football championship and the 2022 campaig … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 18, 2023
Robotics, textiles, and LEGO: UJ’s Makerspace Studio sparks creativity and critical thinking in young learners
‘’Education reimagined’’ This is how the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi described the newly launched Makerspace/Tinkering Studio at the Funda UJabule School in Soweto. The space, launched on Fr … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 17, 2023
Senior women’s rugby team settles for silver in inaugural 2023 FNB Varsity Cup tournament
The University of Johannesburg (FNB UJ) women’s rugby team finished in second spot (winning a silver medal) in the inaugural FNB Varsity Cup Women’s final in Cape Town on Thursday, 13 April 2023 at the University of the Western Cape Stadium. FNB UJ suc … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 17, 2023
As technology advances at breakneck speed, human cloning may be close behind
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 12 April 2023. There are not many convincing arguments for hu … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 13, 2023
Sphumelele Shamase draws lessons from Serbia game against Banyana Banyana
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) attacking midfielder, Sphumelele Shamase, relishes her experience in the Banyana Banyana friendly match with Serbia at the Sportski Centar Fudbalskog saveza Srbije in Stara Pazova, on Monday, 10 April 2023. Although … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 13, 2023
Are we ready for artificial wombs? Our legal and ethical frameworks need to adapt, fast
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 05 April 2023. Ectogenesis, the process of growing a foetus o … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 6, 2023
UJ Prem B T20 cricket team crowned 2023 Black Widow champions
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Premier B T20 cricket team won the Black Widow tournament on Tuesday, 04 April 2023, defeating Glenvista in the final. In the UJ team, youngsters Nick Whitelaw, Ross Murray, Jarred Alder (c), Badal Parag, Ryan Mari … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2023