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UJ shines at MACE: Scoops 15 awards in Communication and Marketing excellence
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has once again shown its dominance in the marketing and communication space, scooping a whopping 15 awards at the 2023 MACE (Marketing, Advancement, and Communication in Education) Excellence Awards. Established in t … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 23, 2023
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UJ’s Prof Gumbo rethinking sustainable urban development and urges a new approach
Existing strategies for sustainable urban development in the Global South have repeatedly fallen short in catering to the requirements of most low-income households. Trynos Gumbo, a Professor of Smart and Sustainable Cities and Regions at the Universit … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 17, 2023
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 17 November 2023
I wish to start by thanking the Paramount Chief of the Abeadze Kingdom in Ghana, his Royal Majesty Daasebre Kwebu Ewusi VII, for coronating me as a Chief of the Abeadze Kingdom in Ghana on Monday this week. I am deeply humbled by this honour, which is … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 17, 2023
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UJ’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, honoured as Chief in Ghana
In a significant occasion that bridges continents and celebrates a deep commitment to education, research, and Pan-Africanism, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has been bestowed as … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 17, 2023
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UJ and the SA-Sweden University Forum set to advance sustainable development through international collaboration
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) welcomed the South Africa-Sweden University Forum (SASUF) on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. SASUF is a strategic initiative that brings together 40 partner universities from both countries, and which aims to strengthen … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 9, 2023
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Chevening scholarship takes UJ alumnus to new heights
MBA candidate at Warwick Business School, United Kingdom, and Chevening Scholar Robert Ndebele has plans for his career, future, and other young South Africans.
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 8, 2023
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Dr Modi Hlobo: A trailblazer in accounting and business leadership
If there’s someone whose inspiring journey and dedication are breaking barriers, you cannot look further than Dr Modi Hlobo. Having grown up in Rockville, Soweto, Dr Hlobo always knew she had a story to tell. Her parents are originally from Limpopo Ga- … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 6, 2023
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 03 November 2023
Despite the cold snap that engulfed Gauteng earlier this week, spring is definitely in the air, and summer is fast approaching. It is pleasing to see our gardens on our campuses regaining their lush greenery, which offers a relaxing and calming atmosph … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 3, 2023
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UJ soars to the Top of SA’s Facebook University Rankings, achieving global recognition
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is celebrating its outstanding performance in the 2023 Facebook University Ranking. In this latest uniRank evaluation, UJ not only claimed the leading position among South African universities but has also earned a c … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 2, 2023
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Elevating Building Inspection Standards in South Africa: UJ’s Building Inspector Programme
In 2014, the National Home Builders Registration Council (NHBRC) acknowledged a pressing need to enhance the competencies of Building Inspectors in South Africa, uncovering a significant shortfall of 30,000 to 50,000 qualified professionals in the fiel … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: November 2, 2023