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UJ’s ‘Double Our Future Impact’ initiative receives boost from the Alistair Mokoena Education Fund, empowering students
In December 2022, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) launched the ‘Double Our Future Impact’ campaign, intensifying its commitment to aiding students facing financial obstacles. This initiative has resulted in raising R6.3 million and positively impac … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 22, 2024
UJ recognised as one of South Africa’s premier universities for Science, Engineering, and Hospitality
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) continues to solidify its position as a beacon of academic excellence, securing its status as one of South Africa’s leading institutions. The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject, rel … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
Vice-Chancellor Message – 12 April 2024
On Wednesday afternoon, just as I was departing the scenic UJ Island in the Vaal and heading back to the Auckland Park Kingsway campus, I was met with good news. Our University has once again achieved a strong showing in the prestigious global universi … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
SA’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile charms youth in celebration of three decades of democracy
Load shedding will be over before the end of this year (2024). This was the pronouncement by Deputy President, Hon. Paul Mashatile, when he delivered a distinguished special lecture at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He w … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
SA’s first Art therapists graduate from UJ
The inaugural group of nine art therapists in South Africa graduated on Thursday, April 4, 2024, from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). These pioneering individuals were conferred their degrees from UJ’s Faculty of Art, Design, and Architecture (FAD … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
Vice-Chancellor Message – 05 April 2024
After a short mid-semester recess, which coincided with the Easter long weekend, our students and academic staff returned to campus on Tuesday. Although it was a short break, I hope you found some time to rest and have returned refreshed and re-energis … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
UJ confers business doyenne Nonkululeko Gobodo with an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy
On Thursday, 4 April 2024, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) conferred an Honorary Doctorate in Philosophy upon Nonkululeko Gobodo, an influential figure in South Africa’s business and accounting landscape. “Dr Nonkululeko Gobodo, I love the sound of … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
2024 SRC set to lead a new era at UJ
In an atmosphere brimming with enthusiasm and hope, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the inauguration ceremony for its newly elected Student Representative Council (SRC) on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Bunting Road Campus. This event mark … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
UJ’s Mandla J. Radebe secures top honour at Cultural and Creative Industry Awards
In a momentous celebration of literary excellence and cultural resonance, Mandla J. Radebe, Associate Professor in the Department of Strategic Communication and Director of the Centre for Data and Digital Communications at the University of Johannesbur … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024
Learn to love presidential powers – a reply to Stephen Grootes and Trevor Manuel
In his article, “An argument for redefining presidential powers in South Africa” (Daily Maverick 25 March 2024), Stephen Grootes makes the case for reducing the powers of the South African president, particularly the president’s powers of appointment. … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 5, 2024