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Inequity in higher education is a price too high to pay
Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of University (UJ). He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Mail & Guardian on 08 March 2023. More than seven years after the #FeesMustFall … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 9, 2023
Two UJ experts among the world’s top researchers in the fields of electronics and electrical engineering
Two academics from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been named among the Top 5 Electronics and Electrical Engineering Scientists in South Africa. This is according to the 2023 Edition of the Rankings of Best Scientists in the area of Electronic … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 9, 2023
Demanding prior work experience from new graduates is unfair and short-sighted
Professor Bhaso Ndzendze is Head of the Department of Politics and International Relations at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ). They recently publ … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 8, 2023
Letlhokwa George Mpedi — the Karate Kid who grew up to become a vice-chancellor
Professor Tinyiko Maluleke is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Tshwane University of Technology. He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 06 March 2023. Armed with qualifications from Oxford and Harv … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 7, 2023
Vice-Chancellor Message – 03 March 2023
Dear UJ Community, I want to start by thanking all the staff who turned up for the VC Campus Engagement at our Auckland Park Bunting (ABP) campus on Wednesday. This was the first of four such events scheduled across all our campuses for this semester. … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 3, 2023
UJ strengthens ties with the Caucasus University through Global Excellence and Stature award
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi presented the 2023 Global Excellence and Stature (GES) Award to Dr Kakha Shengelia, President of Caucasus University, in Tbilisi, Georgia at a ceremony held o … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 1, 2023
A message from UJ’s new Vice-Chancellor and Principal
Today marks my first official day as Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ). As I walked into my offices in Madibeng, I must admit it was somewhat of a surreal experience. I began my university journey in these very walls … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: March 1, 2023
UJ launches 4IR Experience Lab in partnership with Schneider Electric
Imagine being able to tour a mine shaft without leaving your room or exploring the intricacies of the human heart in life size, all without the goriness of a cadaver. These are some of the technologies on display at the recent launch of the University … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 28, 2023
Over 10 000 UJ students to graduate during first 2023 graduation series
Your graduation signifies so much more than the completion of a degree. It represents the dreams of many – including those who have walked this journey with you, those who are present today and those who have cheered you on elsewhere. It represents hop … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 27, 2023
As I bid farewell to the University of Johannesburg, a reflection on what we have achieved
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He is the incoming United Nations Under-Secretary-General and a Rector of the UN University. He recently published an opinion article that fir … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: February 24, 2023