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

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

INVITATION The Media Policy and Democracy Project (MPDP) has become a significant contributor to knowledge on surveillance and intelligence reform in Southern Africa. This convening will bring together independent researchers and journalists from the region who have partnered with MPDP, in order to showcase their work on surveillance issues in Southern Africa, to reflect on … Continued

INVITATION The University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Intelligent Systems, the Department of Environmental Health and the Library invites you to a conversation with Dr Jacques Raubenheimer, University of Sydney. Public Lecture: Digital health as part of the Fourth Industrial Revolution: Health data, Linked data, and Online data Date: 9 June 2023 Time: 10:00 (CAT) Venue: … Continued