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Professor Njabulo Ndebele during the ceremony, receiving his Honorary Doctorate. Photo: University of Johannesburg/Nokuthula Mbatha

A nostalgic return: Jubilation as Prof Njabulo Ndebele is conferred with an honorary doctorate

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UJ Athletics secure 15 medals at ASA Senior National Championships
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UJ study finds attitudes, not technology, will determine future of 3D-printed food

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UJ Law graduate Dylan Martheze sets record with Cum Laude LLM in Banking Law
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Vulnerable children hit hard by climatic changes, UJ and SANBI study finds
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 17 April 2026
Graduate in cap and gown posing outdoors, wearing a blue stole and yellow tassel for commencement.
From Acornhoek to the Podium: UJ SRC President Lehumo Dibakoane Celebrates a Graduation Built on Grit and Purpose
Mr John Samuel receiving his Honorary Doctorate. Photo- University of Johannesburg-Nokuthula Mbatha
UJ confers Honorary Doctorate on John Samuel: Turning Hope into Action for Educational and Social Change
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Vulnerable children hit hard by climatic changes, UJ and SANBI study finds

Child support grants have proven to be of help up to a point. However, when big climate impacts arrive, many vulnerable children face grim futures. Children without both of their biological parents are far more likely to suffer severe acute malnutrition than those with at least one birth parent. This is revealed in new research […]

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