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UJ’s Coltman and Maseko help SA-U21 Hockey clinch FIH Junior Africa Cup in Egypt
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) hockey players, Jessie Coltman and Tebogo Maseko, helped the South African Under21 men’s and women’s teams win the FIH Junior Africa Cup in Egypt on Thursday, 16 March 2023. Both the South African teams were crowned … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 22, 2023
Irish delegation visits the UJ Centre for Neurodiversity
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Faculty of Education hosted the Irish Minister of State for Disabilities in the Department of Children, Disability, Equality Integration, Anne Rabbitte, on a site visit to the Soweto Campus. The Faculty has a stron … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 17, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 17 March 2023
Dear UJ Community, It is often said that Mondays are hard days, and people’s moods are typically at their lowest on this day because of the idea of starting the week all over again. Several songs have also been written about Mondays, with a somewhat me … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 17, 2023
Gene editing raises profound moral questions on ethics, eugenics and human rights
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 15 March 2023. How do we tap into the benefits of gene editin … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 17, 2023
A practical guide to ethical use of ChatGPT in essay writing
Benjamin Smart is Director of The Centre for Philosophy of Epidemiology, Medicine, and Public Health, and Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of Johannesburg. His research focuses primarily on the philosophy of medicine and public healt … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 15, 2023
SA’s visa crisis jeopardises internationalisation efforts of universities, businesses
Professor Ylva Rodny-Gumede is the Head of the Division for Internationalisation and a Professor in the School of Communication at the University of Johannesburg. She recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the The Citizen on 13 Ma … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 15, 2023
UJ Accountancy and Philosophy graduates share their campus experiences
UJ is a student friendly institution, says graduate Mbali Mdhluli The bubbly 22-year-old was excited to have finally finished her Diploma in Accountancy. “I chose UJ because it is a very accommodative institution, I did not need to stress about applica … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 13, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 10 March 2023
Dear UJ Community, Whenever I find time, I stroll around our University grounds to enjoy the tranquillity of our campus landscape. For all the challenges that we have as a University, including the intermittent water and electricity supply, our campus … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 10, 2023
UJ celebrates its exemplary Woman of Stature winners
Two academics from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have come out tops at the eighth International Woman of Stature awards which recognise excellence in their respective industries. Professor Corne Davis of the Faculty of Humanities, Department of S … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 9, 2023
UJ Accountancy graduate, Tlotliso Matea realises his dream despite adversity
It was in his final year that 27-year-old Tlotliso Matea faced his biggest challenge in his tertiary education journey. The natural born go-getter lost the funding that would enable him to finish his Diploma in Accountancy in record time. The Universit … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 9, 2023