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UJ achieves an unprecedented cumulative number of 389 NRF-rated researchers

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UJ expands its number of scientists rated among the World’s Top 2%
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 10 October 2026

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Professor Somadoda Fikeni, the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission.
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UJ International Festival 2026: Bridging Cultures, Building Futures
Improved transport planning can mean freedom of movement for everyone
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Research shows feasibility of industrial rooftop solar with storage to reduce diesel price shocks in Johannesburg
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 02 October 2026
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Building Ubuntu into children’s hospital stays
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UJ achieves an unprecedented cumulative number of 389 NRF-rated researchers

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has achieved an unprecedented cumulative number of 389 rated researchers from the National Research Foundation (NRF) of South Africa, reinforcing the university’s position as a leading contributor to knowledge production in the country. UJ now has nine (9) A-rated researchers. An NRF A-rated researcher is a leading international scholar who […]

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