INVITATION The University of Johannesburg’s Institute for the Future of Knowledge and the Library will hold a three-part hybrid seminar series on Democratizing Knowledge: PART 1: Barriers to Accessing Journals in the Global South and Africa (1 August; 17:00-18:30) PART 2: Racial Inequalities in Journals (8 August; 12:00-13:30) PART 3: Lessons from the Peer Community … Continued
Calling all the Talented Students Be a Part of the Spectacular Student Expo! Are you a budding artist, a gifted musician, a skilled performer, or a creative visionary? We want YOU to shine! The UJ Arts & Culture and the Library are thrilled to announce auditions for our highly anticipated Student Expo, where talent takes … Continued
Invitation You are invited to a book discussion of: PHEKOLO – An Afro-centric Healing Modality for Rape Survivors by Dr Palesa Makhale-Mahlangu The book identifies that in the African perspective, the rape abuse that is inflicted on African women survivors is not limited to their physical being, but rather transcends to other multiple dimensions of … Continued
Invitation You are invited to a book discussion of: ON THE ROCKS – Memoir of a high-functioning alcoholic by Thando Pato Thirty-nine-year-old Thando is living in total denial about her drinking. On the surface, her life looks aspirational – great job, apartment, snazzy car. But behind the façade she harbours a shameful secret – she … Continued
Invitation You are invited to a book discussion of: SLIKOUR – The Life Story of a Hip-hop Pioneer by Siya Metane and Helen Herimbi-Moremi Siya ‘Slikour’ Metane is a musician and entrepreneur best known as one of the founding members of the record-breaking hip-hop group Skwatta Kamp. Told with signature humor, this memoir gives readers … Continued
Invitation Book Launch Celebration The UJ Press invites you to join the HYBRID launch of Research Mentorship: A Developmental and Transformational Tool in Shaping and Sustaining African Women’s Career Progression in Academia There are barely any research mentorship books despite many conversations on it within academia and the role it can potentially play in the … Continued
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Library invites you to a Hybrid book discussion of Dearest MaRiky – A Mother’s Journey through Grief, Trauma and Healing” by Louisa Zondo Date: 8 August 2023 Time: 15:00 (CAT) Venue: In-person attendance: Chinua Achebe Auditorium, Level 6, Auckland Park Kingsway Campus Corner Kingsway & University Road, Auckland Park Kindly … Continued
INVITATION BOOK DISCUSSION Every June, we commemorate Youth Month in honour of the selfless deeds and courage of the youth of 1976, who opposed the repressive and inferior education imposed on them by the apartheid government. This Youth Month join the University of Johannesburg Centre for Data and Digital Communications (CDDC), in conjunction with the … Continued
Invitation The UJ Division for Internationalisation, the School of Communication and the UJ Library invite you to a discussion with Robert Gentle, author of the book: The scholarship kids – Dream Big, Fly High Date: 02 August 2023 Time: 14:00 Venue: Hybrid on Zoom and Nadine Gordimer Auditorium, APK Library Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jjmOYuwQR2W2Hxr_vMa3bQ Facilitator: Dr … Continued
Invitation Book Discussion: A GAP IN THE CLOUD – Turning Tragedies into Triumphs by Patrick Kulati Date: 21 July 2023 Time: 11:30 Venue Hybrid: Nadine Gordimer Auditorium, Level 5, APK Library Registration: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZPEigddvTY6GA1AHu0XKYQ Facilitator: Prof Chris Landsberg: Director: SARChi Chair African Diplomacy & Foreign Policy, UJ
INVITATION 4IR Lecture: Beyond National Boundaries: Internationalism in the Digital Age. UJ’s Centre for Data and Digital Communications (CDDC) and the Faculty of Humanities will host a 4IR lecture on the relevance of internationalism in the globalising and digitising world. The lecture will focus on some of the recent developments such as South Africa’s stance … Continued
INVITATION The University of Johannesburg’s Library invites you to a discussion with Tshidi Monkoe on her book: Prison Love Guest: Tshidi Monkoe Facilitator: Phumzile Nkutha – news anchor, field reporter, voice over artist and facilitator. Date: 27 July 2023 Time: 13:00 (CAT) Venue Hybrid: Chinua Achebe Auditorium, Level 6, APK Library Registration Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e4innhioQ3OdJdu3Y9LnGQ