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Vice-Chancellor Message – 02 December 2022
Dear UJ Community, As we approach the end of the 2022 Academic Year and the summer break draws closer, it is worth reflecting on what has been another momentous year for our University. Several public engagements in recent days, including the Council … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: December 2, 2022
An exploration into the weird, wonderful and often unholy history of Christmases
By: Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi To those who are looking forward to winding down soon and very soon, we are with you. As for those who are pondering on what book to relax with during the festive break, we have you covered. Santa Claus: Law, Fourth Industrial … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: December 2, 2022
UJ, TUT and Department of Communications and Digital Technologies launch AI Institute of South Africa
The Artificial Intelligence Institute of South Africa (AIISA) was launched successfully at the Johannesburg Business School on Wednesday, 30 November 2022. The institute, which aims to help the country become a digital technology powerhouse on the cont … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: December 1, 2022
If we want to fix our economy, we must increase university graduation rates
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. Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the incoming Vice-Cha … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 30, 2022
Electric vehicles are the future of motorised transport, but South Africa is still stuck in a carbon past
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. On 1 March 2023, he will be the Rector of the United Nations (UN) University and UN Under-Secretary-General. Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the i … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 25, 2022
Vice-Chancellor Message – 25 November 2022
Dear UJ Community, One of the highlights of our University in recent years has been our success in positioning the institution as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) conversation. Today, our dominance in this space reaches far beyond Sou … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 25, 2022
Vice-Chancellor Message – 18 November 2022
Dear UJ Community, This morning, as I was finalising this newsletter, I reflected on the meaning of success. As the African proverb goes, “There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree”. I was reminded of the power of these words on Wednesday even … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 18, 2022
Technology can be a critical tool for conflict resolution, peace-making and reconciliation
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. On 1 March 2023, he will be the Rector of the United Nations (UN) University and UN Under-Secretary-General. He recently penned an opinion arti … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 16, 2022
UJ/Manzini Zungu Foundation partnership brings African storytelling to the fore
African storytelling is essential to keep the rich history of Africa and its laws, traditions, and cultures alive. Although African history and community customs have been passed down from generation to generation through traditions of teachings and me … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 16, 2022
Five UJ academics on 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list
Five researchers that are associated with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been included in the Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list for 2022. Compiled by Clarivate Analytics, the Highly Cited Researchers list recognises scientists and social sc … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 15, 2022