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UJ hemp brick innovation signals a new era for sustainable rural housing in South Africa

UJ honours global and national leaders with honorary doctorates as 13 125 graduates celebrated in 2026

UJ scientists uncover widespread Mycotoxin risks and pioneer solutions to protect Africa’s food systems

UJ Leads Africa in Finance Excellence: University of Johannesburg Wins 2025 CIMA FLP University Excellence Award

UJ Leads Africa in Finance Excellence: University of Johannesburg Wins 2025 CIMA FLP University Excellence Award

First in Her Family to Graduate, Jordan-Leigh Lombard Takes UJ Law to the International Stage

First in Her Family to Graduate, Jordan-Leigh Lombard Takes UJ Law to the International Stage

Vice-Chancellor Message – 13 March 2026

Vice-Chancellor Message – 13 March 2026

Recent News

JBS leads global discussion on sexual and reproductive health

JBS leads global discussion on sexual and reproductive health

Advancing student wellbeing through the UJ Meal Assistance Programme

Advancing student wellbeing through the UJ Meal Assistance Programme

World Cup legend John Smit inspires UJ victory with locker room wisdom

World Cup legend John Smit inspires UJ victory with locker room wisdom

Leadership on and off the playing field: Msomi and UJ stars secure academic wins

Leadership on and off the playing field: Msomi and UJ stars secure academic wins

SAIFAC hosts seminar on the case for a Global Plastic Treaty and South Africa’s legal response

SAIFAC hosts seminar on the case for a Global Plastic Treaty and South Africa’s legal response

Fortress Westdene: UJ secures 2nd thrilling home victory over NWU Eagles

Fortress Westdene: UJ secures 2nd thrilling home victory over NWU Eagles

UJ Secures R1.5 million grant to spearhead research in TVET Capacity and AI-Driven Sustainability

UJ Secures R1.5 million grant to spearhead research in TVET Capacity and AI-Driven Sustainability

Vice-Chancellor Message – 27 February 2026

Vice-Chancellor Message – 27 February 2026

Multimedia

The Orange Army Grows | UJ 2026 Academic Opening

UJ Rescue: Driving Societal Impact – Mozambique 2019 & 2026

UJ Academy Achieves 100% Matric Pass Rate | University of Johannesburg Partnership

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