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Societal Impact

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is dedicated to societal impact through academic excellence, innovation, and community engagement.

Our Impact Stories

UJ ranked number #1 in South Africa and Africa in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

UJ ranked number #1 in South Africa and Africa in 2025 THE Impact Rankings

Moving into the future with UJ’s electric buses  

Moving into the future with UJ’s electric buses  

UJ to lead UNESCO Global South sustainability initiative

UJ to lead UNESCO Global South sustainability initiative

UJ Optometry clinic launches branded eyewear and community initiative

UJ Optometry clinic launches branded eyewear and community initiative

UJ driving citizen science initiative for cleaner water

UJ driving citizen science initiative for cleaner water

UJ’s Societal Impact project helps Limpopo school achieve record Matric results

UJ’s Societal Impact project helps Limpopo school achieve record Matric results

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