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How young UJ archaeologists discover what ancient people sowed

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UJ’s Professor Tien-Chien Jen shares research insights with young scholars in China

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Justice Kollapen challenges South Africans to reflect on the Constitution’s promise

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UJ defeats UFS in extra-time thriller to advance to Varsity Netball final

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UJ and SAMCT bring eye care to communities with R2.5 million Mobile Optometry Clinic

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When things go wrong, AI cannot be held accountable

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UJ announces the winners for the 2026 UJ Prizes for isiZulu and Sesotho sa Leboa/Sepedi

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From “I Do” to Cum Laude: Robyn Erasmus celebrates wedding and UJ graduation in one week

EPIC Impact Government Career Expo connects UJ students to public sector opportunities

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The Power of Seeing People: Inaugural Butch Kerzner Lecture redefines leadership in hospitality

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Hotstix Mabuse Burns it Out at UJ Library

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JBS webinar explores what it takes to successfully compete in African markets

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UJ study finds retailers want to reduce food waste but lack the support to do so 

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UJ leads Africa in eight subjects in latest ShanghaiRanking, affirming strength of research excellence

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Orange Army marches to Bloemfontein: UJ Netball secures semifinal berth

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UJ Showcase highlights a decade of transformative progress in inclusive education

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Deepening future democracy vs digital communication

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PsyCaD creates spaces for connection and hope during Suicide Awareness Month

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Can Ethics Be Taught? UJ and PSETA Explore Ethics in Public Administration

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Ragesh Lalloo: Another Graduation, Another Distinction!

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UJ Law Clinic Marks 45-Year Milestone in Social Justice and Clinical Legal Education

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Tracing Big Data’s fingerprints on stability of SA society

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UJ SWEEP Celebrates Women Innovators and Entrepreneurs, Inspiring the Next Generation to Take Up Space

Jazz @ JIAS: Herbie Tsoaeli in Conversation with Dinga Sikwebu

From Public Sector Communications to Academic Excellence: Matshepo Seedat Graduates with Distinction in Master’s in Industrial Sociology

UJ strengthens research and innovation through UNDP-supported UniPod partnership

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UJ’s Limpopo initiative drives 21 years of community impact through sustainable tech, health, and education solutions

Johannesburg Water Crisis Takes Centre Stage at Inaugural Johannesburg Dialogues

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African states are still worth fighting for, political model shows

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Dr Afezekile Moko: Academic Trailblazing in Smart City Development

New science centre inspires learners as UJ and Barloworld partner to transform STEM education

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UJ celebrates its winners in the 2026 NRF Awards

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15th AAFA Conference calls for accounting driven by societal impact

UJ and Barloworld build on a rural education success story with new STEM Science Centre

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R8.3bn recovered as UJ Combating Corruption Summit challenges SA on accountability

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Building Bridges Across Borders: UJ hosts 2026 MTN Media Innovation Summit to drive regional cohesion

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UJ and PKF Octagon prepare top Accounting students for a future-ready career

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Rewriting History: Leendert Koekemoer smashes 31-year-old SA U20 400m record in Brescia

UJ seal Joburg derby honours against Wits in Varsity Football

From Voice to Action: Women shaping strong communities

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She Built, She Builds: UJ Entrepreneurs Assembly champions women-led innovation

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UJ Law and ICRC use innovative board game to bring the rules of war to life

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UJ researchers explore snake and scorpion venoms for future anti-cancer treatments

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UJ secures major court victory in fight against student accommodation fraud

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Africa must become a rule-maker, not a rule-taker, in the age of AI, says UJ’s Vice-Chancellor Prof Mpedi

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“Sometimes a No Is Actually a Yes”: TT Mbha on Turning Rejection into Opportunity in Real Estate

“Are we worthy of her?” Cosatu President challenges trade unions at Emma Mashinini Public Lecture

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UJ STEAM Expo puts the future in learners’ hands

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UJ off to a great start in Varsity Netball opening games

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Shaping sustainable futures through Interior Design education

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UJ to host second annual STEAM Expo for high school learners

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A fair share for communities behind Africa’s plant-based medicines

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Honouring Excellence: Vice-Chancellor Researcher and Supervisor Appreciation Event celebrates UJ’s scholarly impact

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UJ to host Emma Mashinini Memorial Lecture on women’s struggles and democratic renewal

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UJ’s Puseletso Mabote named SA Sportsman of the Year with a Disability

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UJ Men’s Football Team secure a third straight win to maintain their top position in Varsity Football

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USSA champions UJ target Varsity Netball 2026 glory

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SAWISA honours UJ’s Prof Raniga and Prof Saurombe for their work on justice and livelihoods for women

UJ staff, students to represent Team South Africa in FISU World University Championship Rugby 7s

From Script to Screen: Women in Literature and Film

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Orange Reign: UJ blitz UP-Tuks 5-0 to claim women’s Varsity Football title

Dr Linford Molaodi: Coding his way to a PhD 

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Unlocking the Township Economy: UJ Retailing Students Explore the Power of Informal Trade in Katlehong

UJ talent shines in Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2026

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UJ honorary doctorate recipient Thebe Ikalafeng honoured as African Heritage Champion

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FADA academics explore Memory, Environmental Justice, and Living History at the Origins Centre

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70 years after the Women’s March, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka and Thenjiwe Mtintso say the struggle for women’s freedom is not over

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UJ enhances MoUJi (chatbot) with multilingual AI to transform student support

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UJ Senior Women’s Team eliminate UWC to secure 2nd consecutive Women’s Varsity Football final

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UJ to host the inaugural Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Annual Lecture on Women and Leadership

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UJ and DBE join forces on ecological solutions for schools

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UJ hosts renowned scholar Vivek Chibber for lecture series on the post-colonial economy

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Tyrannosaurus rex at the fence? AI regulation for public health

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Victory for UJ at the 2026 EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Challenge Gauteng Regional Rounds

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School of Consumer Intelligence and Information Systems (SCiiS) Hosts Distinguished Visiting Professor Dr Rutvij H. Jhaveri

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Coaching against the odds: Female football coaches face severe barriers in SA

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Alumna Dr Sylvia Siphugu is driving digital transformation in rural South Africa

UJ Women slice through Pretoria rivals in Varsity Football weekend openers

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Leadership is not a title, it’s an identity forged under fire, says UJ’s Prof Hewitt

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South Africa’s entrepreneurship ecosystem trails global peers despite entrepreneurial potential

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UNESCO renews UJ’s Medical Geology Chair, strengthening Africa’s environmental health research

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UJ honours Mandela’s legacy by turning brand anniversary into opportunity

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UJ hosts inaugural Ali Mazrui Black Archive Annual Lecture

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Vodacom, University of Johannesburg and Amazon Web Services launch strategic AI collaboration to build South Africa’s AI talent pipeline

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Curiosity, resilience and excellence lead Dr Ropafadzo Maphosa to an LLD

UJ launches PhytoMolecules spinout to commercialise homegrown research

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Celebrating 140 Years of Johannesburg: A City of Gold, Grit and Great Possibilities

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UJ LLM graduate receives the Vice-Chancellor’s Award for outstanding academic achievement

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New season, new goals: Why UJ could win the two 2026 Varsity Football trophies

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AI can make accounting faster, but can it make it wiser, asks UJ’s Prof Els

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UJ leaders appointed to senior leadership roles at the Academy of Science of South Africa

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Advancing Neurodiversity: UJ’s Mpedi Family Scholarship cohort graduates with high-impact research

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Underweight children double at Gauteng’s low-resource schools, UJ study finds

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From Research to Action: UJ Education Master’s Graduates tackle neurodiversity and inclusion challenges

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PsyCaD Walk-In Closet drive empowers students through Mandela Day service

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UJ’s Actuarial Science Department Hosts Breakfast for Future Industry Leaders

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UJ U20 Women stellar run at the 2026 Engen Knockout Challenge

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SA retail’s leadership skills gap threatens business survival and youth jobs, UJ researchers find

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UJ Community Engagement mobilises over 2,000 volunteers for Mandela Day initiatives

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UJ Golf Day 2026 attracts diverse competitive contingent at Randpark Ridge Golf Club

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UJ among South Africa’s top performers at the Science Oscars

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UJ accounting stars honoured after championship victory

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UJ researchers focused on justice and livelihoods for women named finalists for SAWISA awards

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A Lifetime Rooted in Science: Prof. Annah Moteetee Honoured with SAAB Silver Medal

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UJ Graduate Sandile Dlamini: ‘Blindness Mustn’t Determine Your Journey’

UJ’s Prof Dlamini applies nanotechnology for clean, safe water for SA communities

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From rural beginnings to leading finance across Africa: UJ alumna Lynette Biddulph’s journey

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Central and Southern Johannesburg disproportionately exposed to vehicle emissions, new study finds

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Human judgment must remain at the heart of justice as AI transforms law

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Africa must shape its own AI future, UJ AI and the Law Conference hears

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UJ leads national conversation on AI as South Africa’s courts enter a new era

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Social Media Summit 2026: Balancing AI innovation with human judgement and trust

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Meaningful sustainability reporting can unlock funding for SA firms, UJ researcher highlights

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UJ study reveals why reporting poor government services in South Africa rarely leads to action

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UJ’s Dr Lindiwe Mokotjo appointed to the 7th Umalusi Council

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UJ Graduate Lerato Matobako is ready to shape Africa’s tech frontier

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UJ graduate Courtney Hodgson on academic growth, social impact, and the power of design

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AI guides transformation of oil from an indigenous plant to preserve fresh produce, UJ study shows.

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UJ’s AI and the Law institute and the Baldy Center host global scholars to advance Private International Law in the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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UJ researcher racing against time, preserving almost-extinct traditional medical knowledge

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UJ alumna Tyesha Billet refuses to let uncertainty dim her vision

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Driving Youth Economic Empowerment: JBS and B-BBEE Commission Host Youth Month Symposium on Economic Justice and Transformation

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From police uniform to graduation gown: Angie Mokasi’s journey of service and learning

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UJ Galaxy crowned USSA Basketball 3×3 champions as Orange Wave settle for silver

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UJ PEETS scientific data helps Klip River communities tackle toxic river

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Simnikiwe Buhlungu takes home the 2025/2026 MTN x UJ New Contemporaries Award

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UJ sports stars named in Team South Africa for 2026 Commonwealth Games

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UJ launches Mancave Podcast to empower the next generation of male leaders

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Africa Dreams Bigger: Bafana Bafana’s Historic World Cup Win Lifts the Spirit of a Continent

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UJ researchers design highly efficient solar material for water treatment

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UJ named #1 university in South Africa and Africa in THE Sustainability Impact Ratings

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Two UJ female players walk away winners at Lions Cricket Awards

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UJ honorary doctorate recipient Antjie Krog wins 2026 UJ Prize for Afrikaans

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Road to Gaborone: USSA confirms UJ squad selection for 2026 CUCSA Games

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One Goal, One Nation: Bafana Bafana Boosts South Africa’s Happiness  during  FIFA World Cup

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UJ’s running community carries the spirit of Youth Day from Soweto to Comrades

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

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UJ climbs to highest-ever global ranking, cementing it amongst SA and Africa’s leading universities.

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UJ’s Prof Grace Leung elected Vice Chair of Global Cybersecurity Education Network

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UJ extends four-year reign as South Africa’s top research producer

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UJ upskills Gauteng Geography teachers to deliver long-term classroom impact

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UJ names Soweto Campus residence after founding Vice-Chancellor Ihron Rensburg

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UJ finalists to compete for South Africa’s Top Science and Innovation honours

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Johannesburg Steps Up for Sold-Out UJ Future Forward Fun Run

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Academic leader and mathematician Prof Loyiso Nongxa honoured with UJ honorary doctorate

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The dangerous silence about traditional African medicine use when at hospital

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UJ Choir selected to open prestigious World Choral Symposium in China

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World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab to address AI and the future of universities at UJ

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New versatile option for diabetic wound care, UJ study finds

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UJ Alumnus and Grammy winner Wouter Kellerman receives Order of Ikhamanga from President Ramaphosa

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Opinion: South Africa is sitting on empty tanks – and a missed opportunity

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Traditional African medicine tree demonstrates complementary effects in blood sugar control

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UJ high-impact Electric Vehicle Innovation Centre drives South Africa’s green mobility transition

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UJ study finds that online simulation games drives repeat engagement and reshapes how future school leaders learn

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Women’s energy habits slash deadly NO2 home air pollution, UJ study shows

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AI reshapes legal training as UJ expands immersive learning model

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Minister of Higher Education and Training to Launch Public Sector Research Observatory

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Melville Koppies smelter gets tech upgrade as UJ launches augmented reality experience

UJ VC, Prof Mpedi, stakes global claim in AI governance debate with podcast launch

The Limpopo villagers keeping their mopane and marula trees standing

Gatekeeping in wildlife research sidelines women, young scientists, and “unglamorous” animals, UJ study finds

UJ launches AI and Law podcast exploring global governance challenges

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A Decade of Strides: The 2026 Steps 2 UJ Future Forward Fun Run

Vulnerable children hit hard by climatic changes, UJ and SANBI study finds

UJ confers Honorary Doctorate on John Samuel: Turning Hope into Action for Educational and Social Change

Trapped by circumstance: UJ study shows the silent mental health crisis threatening learners in Gauteng’s under-resourced schools

UJ to confer honorary doctorate on education policy and governance leader John Samuel 

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UJ secures UNESCO Chair to lead Africa’s digital inclusion agenda

UJ to confer Honorary Doctorate on literary giant and academic leader Professor Njabulo Ndebele

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UJ leads nationally in accounting as 2026 SAICA results confirm depth and momentum

UJ Vice-Chancellor calls for bold transformation of African universities

UJ to confer Honorary Doctorate on financial visionary Tryphosa Ramano

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UJ steps up fight against student hunger as food relief initiative reaches thousands

UJ to confer honorary doctorate on rugby legend and nation-builder Francois Pienaar

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South Africa slips in global happiness rankings as life satisfaction declines

UJ recognises Monica Geingos transformative advocacy with Honorary Doctorate

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Governance backslide risks SA tourism recovery, a UJ study finds

UJ Study Highlights That Young South Africans Embrace Unique Service Robots but Raise Alarms Over Job Security

Classical music weekend at UJ

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

UJ to launch book in celebration of the life of author and journalist Bloke Modisane

UJ Analysts/experts available for comment on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana budget speech

UJ and Global research partners map South Africa’s hidden headache research to strengthen evidence-based care

UJ study highlights three-way link shaping women’s reproductive decision-making in Africa

UJ confirmed as the leading university on the African continent

UJ elects new Chair of Council, Dr Yondela Ndema

UJ analysts/experts available for comment on 2026 State of the Nation Address (SoNA)

Resounding welcome for UJ’s 2026 first-year students

UJ launches Wiseman Nkuhlu Centre to drive ethics, trust through action

UJ secures USD 5.6 million funding to expand its global research collaboration

Media invited to engage with UJ staff involved in Mozambique flood rescue mission

UJ leads EU-backed project to build future-ready job creators

UJ rescue specialists deployed to Mozambique amid severe flooding crisis

UJ ranked #1 in South Africa for Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Business and Economics in the 2026 THE global subject rankings

UJ to host 34th SAARMSTE conference focusing on maths, science and technology research and education

UJ Education experts available for comment on the 2025 Grade 12 (Matric) results

UJ congratulates South Africa on hosting a successful G20 Summit

UJ brings global thought leaders together at Globelics 2025 to shape a more inclusive and resilient future

UJ Researcher Reveals How Sport Boosts National Happiness and Unity in South Africa

UJ + UNDP UniPod sets the stage for Africa’s next wave of innovators

Nobel Laureate Prof Omar Yaghi’s legacy strengthens UJ’s global scientific partnerships

UJ to confer an Honorary Doctoral Degree on Antjie Krog

UJ to host Symposium on Global Peace and the Role of Middle Powers and Universities

UJ researcher spearheads  2025 SETAC conference

UJ Sport and Discovery Vitality team up for Future Forward Fun Run

UJ  to host Prestigious 2026 African Accounting and Finance Association Conference

Excitement as school learners from remote rural villages receive bicycles

Dr Naledi Pandor to deliver 2025 Mapungubwe Annual Lecture on Shifting Global Geopolitics at UJ 

UJ to host national Combating Corruption Summit

UJ to host Mining Summit 2025, marking its 20th Anniversary and Mining School centenary

Sports losses over the weekend drain South Africa’s Happiness

Top researcher at UN Women to deliver 2025 Helen Joseph Lecture at UJ

90-Year-Old Caspar Greeff proves lifelong learning is within reach at UJ

UJ PEETS and ICCT to host the launch of the Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative Johannesburg Project

UJ’s IFK to host webinar series on the United States and the Emerging World Order

UJ to host high level alumni engagement event focusing on the future of public governance and management

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

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UJ and Department of Employment and Labour to host second annual Elijah Barayi Memorial Lecture

The University of Johannesburg transforms online education with UJ Digital

UJ conveys condolences following the death of a school learner in Soweto

UJ to host public lecture reflecting on Africa’s land question and Kenya’s choices

UJ research reveals critical need for stronger interventions for parents of children with severe intellectual disabilities 

UJ researchers uncover toxic legacy in Klip River, Soweto 

World Happiness Report highlights Africa’s resilience and Ubuntu

UJ marks World Down Syndrome Awareness Day with 2025 Mpedi Family Scholarships

UJ honours former SA President Kgalema Motlanthe with prestigious doctorate

UJ to confer Honorary Doctorate on Former President of the Republic of South Africa – Kgalema Motlanthe 

UJ study shows inequality destroys the benefits of positive economic growth for the poor

UJ rises in 2025 QS Subject Rankings

UJ Analysts/ experts available for comment on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana budget speech

Sister Abegail Ntleko honoured for a lifetime of compassion and service

University of Johannesburg to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Distinguished Individuals

UJ research study unlocks municipality potential with Inclusive Growth Index to tackle inequality

UJ and SABC Radio mark UNESCO World Radio Day with climate change focus

UJ and Google launch innovative cybersecurity initiative to combat rising cyber threats in South Africa

UJ alumnus Wouter Kellerman wins third Grammy

UJ the top university for engineering and technology in South Africa

Happiness spikes on inauguration day in the USA while simultaneously declining in South Africa, according to Index

UJ launches pioneering Societal Impact project in Limpopo

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UJ welcomes The Muffinz back!

Opinion: Leadership As A Balancing Act Between Ubuntu Principles And Effective Management

UJ Community Engagement mobilises 1000+ volunteers for Mandela Day 2024

Opinion: Why universities need strategies for knowledge diplomacy

Opinion: Why cybersecurity education is crucial for senior citizens

Opinion: The GNU offers an opportunity to reimagine a new social contract for South Africa’s universities

UJ researchers’ shine at the 2023/2024 NSTF-South32 Awards

UJ Chemical Engineering graduate fast-tracked to PhD at Louisiana State University

Opinion: GNU must prioritise empowering whistle-blowers and strengthening anti-corruption fight

Opinion: Failure to take statutory action against corruption, stymies public confidence

SA’s happiness trends have been higher since the election and cabinet announcement

Opinion: Confronting Sadtu’s grip on education power will be make or break for Gwarube – and Sadtu

Strong showing for UJ in the Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans Awards

UJ named as the premier destination for studying Engineering, Computer Science and Technology in SA

UJ’s CSDA unveils findings from groundbreaking four-year study on child well-being

UJ achieves its highest ever position in global rankings

Gloomy prediction for Gender Parity in South Africa: It’s time to Legislate Gender Quotas

UJ shows stellar performance in the QS World Rankings, bagging ‘Most Improved’ award

Protecting and investing in South Africa’s children: 30 Years On

UJ’s Prof Basie von Solms ranks 5th globally among cybersecurity researchers

President Ramaphosa honours Elijah Barayi’s enduring legacy at inaugural UJ lecture

UJ celebrates remarkable ascent in global rankings

Tackling corruption in Church and State: UJ Library hosts critical lecture series

Dr Naledi Pandor calls for solidarity with Palestine in keynote address at UJ memorial lecture

Opinion: Change in higher education — we must quickly adapt to changing, unequal digital environment

UJ/SABC election debate highlights the significance of the youth vote

Opinion: South Africa’s media have done good work with 30 years of freedom but need more diversity

Opinion: Navigating the changing world of work in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

Opinion: South Africa at 30: Reflections on democracy, progress and challenges

UJ Press book wins prestigious theological publication prize

Opinion: Mobilising young voters is key to revitalising democracy in South Africa

UNESCO wants UJ’s pioneering teaching school to join its network of associated schools

Opinion: Rural schools in South Africa can produce good exam results too: study shows what’s behind one success story

UJ hosts book launch on Africa’s digital transformation journey

Minister Ronald Lamola advocates AI integration in SA’s justice system

UJ recognised as one of South Africa’s premier universities for Science, Engineering, and Hospitality

SA’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile charms youth in celebration of three decades of democracy

UJ’s Mandla J. Radebe secures top honour at Cultural and Creative Industry Awards

Learn to love presidential powers – a reply to Stephen Grootes and Trevor Manuel

UJ confers brand and marketing leader Thebe Ikalafeng with Honorary Doctorate

Opinion: I am Tintswalo and my personal journey highlights this

Championing women writers is crucial for correcting the historical imbalances in literature

Opinion: Whistle-blowers need support and solidarity; they should not be recognised only in death

Opinion: Full of holes — the leaky water bill won’t solve SA’s service delivery crisis

Opinion: Limited digital infrastructure in rural regions is a major impediment to economic development

Opinion: Funding is urgently needed for intra-Africa mobility

UJ retains its position as the highest producer of research outputs in SA

Media Release: UJ saddened by the death of its student in a shooting incident

Opinion: African nations need to develop clear policies to combat the growing scourge of sextortion

Thinkers and changemakers gather for UJ’s TRCTI conference on transformative innovation

Opinion: Artificial intelligence can revolutionise access to justice for all in SA

UJ strengthens STEM education for high school learners

UJ seminar celebrates 100 Years of Radio in South Africa on UNESCO World Radio Day

Hospitality Management student wins big at 2024 MEA Future Leaders Challenge in Dubai

Opinion: Studying the animal kingdom can give us key insights into effective patterns of leadership

Opinion: Naimibia’s Hage Geingob was a modern leader

UJ celebrates resounding success in 2024 student registrations, kick starts orientation programmes

UJ congratulates the Class of 2023, underscores virtualised 2024 registration

Important registration dates for the 2024 Academic Year

Opinion: ICJ genocide case provides important lessons in both law and journalism

MISTRA lecture: Professor Marwala highlight the perils and welfare effects of AI

Opinion: More intra-Africa university collaborations are needed

Renowned artist Esther Mahlangu’s BMW art car returns to SA after 32 years, to grace Cape Town’s Iziko Museum

UJ honours outstanding achievements at Annual Council Awards 2023

Eight UJ education researchers listed among AfricaTop100 Education scientists for 2024

Opinion: Blockchain can protect whistleblowers with secure and anonymous reporting

Olympic champion Caster Semenya’s book launch unveils a powerful journey of identity and resilience

UJ shines at MACE: Scoops 15 awards in Communication and Marketing excellence

UJ’s Prof Gumbo rethinking sustainable urban development and urges a new approach

UJ’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi, honoured as Chief in Ghana 

UJ scholars honoured as Members of South Africa’s Academy of Science

UJ academics win South African Literary Awards

UJ and the SA-Sweden University Forum set to advance sustainable development through international collaboration

4th UJ Sport Conference explores the synergy of sports and medicine

UJ soars to the Top of SA’s Facebook University Rankings, achieving global recognition

African heritage, economy and innovation: UJ hosts 2nd Technology and Society in Africa conference

Opinion: Social grants corruption is a corrosive, deviant culture that crushes hope and destroys trust

UJ players learn from Cape Town City FC following successful FNB Varsity Football Tournament

UJ’s Prof Lizelle Piater explores the “The Promiscuity of Biochemistry”

Opinion: Boosting whistle-blower protection in SA is urgent and will ultimately set them free

UJ achieves all-time high global ranking in THE World University Rankings 2024

27th Poetry Africa International Festival returns to Johannesburg

UJ researchers and students triumph at BRICS Future Skill Challenge

US Ambassador highlights shared history to strengthen South Africa-US ties

UJ hosts 2023 MTN Media Innovation Summit: exploring SA media business opportunities

UJ’s Precious Maputle honoured with the 2023 Mail & Guardian ‘Power of Women’ Award

UJ’s Prof Richard Greenfield advocates rigorous scientific and environmental responsibility

JBS hosts Google Africa Internet Academy: embracing AI’s transformative role with responsibility

UJ women researchers honoured at HER-SA HEWL and SAWiSA awards

UJ hosts the BRICS Summer School

Opinion: A gold watch and shackles for your chain — importance of long service awards in 4IR era

Opinion: To Brics or not, a cross-road for South Africa

Opinion: ChatGPT can help students who are non-native English speakers

UJ hosts Brazil’s Anielle Francisco da Silva: focus on global collaboration for equity

Opinion: Growth at all costs?

UJ academics dominate awards recognising leading women in higher education

UJ’s Prof Hassina Mouri wins prestigious Hypatia International Award for Medical Geology research

UJ’s Electric Buses: pioneering sustainable transportation and redefining campus mobility

UJ, KPMG, and SVAI join forces to tackle GBV in South African workplaces

Opinion: Prepare for AI: As we navigate the era of artificial intelligence, South Africa must choose a regulatory path

Opinion: Poor record-keeping exposes Jo’burg to gas disasters

UJ’s Chancellor Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka advocates for inclusive gender equality at Annual Helen Joseph Memorial Lecture

Opinion: Promote mother tongue learning from the home

Opinion: Rethink our world to achieve equality for women

Opinion: So many questions: Unraveling the Jo’burg gas explosion mystery

UJ launches Creative Microbiology Research Colab with first African Bioart exhibition

UJ achieves milestone as first South African university to be verified on Instagram

UJFM celebrates renewal of broadcasting license for the next five years

Opinion: Beware the ethical and legal considerations of using wearables in the workplace

Opinion: The future we’re hurtling towards requires a fundamentally different skillset

UJ pays tribute to the late former minister, Dr Essop Pahad

UJ comes tops in the new university rankings

UJ celebrates strong showing in Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans Awards

Opinion: ChatGPT: More of a cheating aid?

Opinion: Mathematical modelling can reduce failure in maths in schools

UJ honours renowned economist Mariana Mazzucato with Honorary Doctorate

Harnessing digital tools to transform mathematics education

UJ tops global THE Impact Rankings, takes first spot for SDG 1: No Poverty

Introducing UJTV: A new era of storytelling

Opinion: Where do we draw the line at acceptable and ethical gene editing?

AI can help save a planet in peril – we have the intelligent tools to meet the challenge

Prof Barrett Hazeltine of Brown University receives Honorary Doctorate from UJ

UJ achieves historic No 1 in SA’s accredited research outputs

South Africa needs to adopt fertility-friendly workplace policies to recognise assisted reproductive technologies

UJ ranks in top 3.1% worldwide in latest rankings by CWUR

As technology speeds ahead, South African law on sperm donation needs an overhaul

The construction industry is in desperate need of transformation, says UJ’s Prof Innocent Musonda

UJ honours Sir Hillary Beckles for lifelong dedication to Education and Social Justice

As technology advances, the laws surrounding human tissue use need to be reviewed

UJ recognises Professor Ibrahim Gambari for exceptional contributions to Africa’s advancement

South Africa needs legislation to regulate and formalise embryo adoption

Namibia’s First Lady H.E. Monica Geingos joins UJ in call for collective action to dismantle GBV

How to place internationalisation at the heart of HE

UJ expert looks at the impact of load shedding on our emotions

UJ confers Honorary Doctorate on trailblazing 84-year-old Venda sculptor, Noria Mabasa

UJ honours iconic figures, including renowned Venda sculptor, with Honorary Doctorates

As technology advances at breakneck speed, human cloning may be close behind

Are we ready for artificial wombs? Our legal and ethical frameworks need to adapt, fast

Posthumously conceived children – a looming legal and social security minefield

UJ ranks among best universities globally for 13 subjects

Gene editing raises profound moral questions on ethics, eugenics and human rights

A practical guide to ethical use of ChatGPT in essay writing

SA’s visa crisis jeopardises internationalisation efforts of universities, businesses

New era for UJ as Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi is inaugurated as the Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Inequity in higher education is a price too high to pay

Demanding prior work experience from new graduates is unfair and short-sighted

Letlhokwa George Mpedi — the Karate Kid who grew up to become a vice-chancellor

As I bid farewell to the University of Johannesburg, a reflection on what we have achieved

Collaborations with private sector required to address the student funding gap, says UJ’s Prof Mpedi

How ChatGPT Could Revolutionize Academia – The AI chatbot could enhance learning, but also creates some challenges

AI holds promise of great good and great harm – global ethical and legal standards are needed

Rooftop solar power: To zero-rate or not…?

AI is rolling out at science fiction speed — ethics and the law must keep pace

UJ unveils electric buses- a first for a South African university

CHATGPT signals the end of education as we know it

It’s high time we made the virtual space safer for children with age-appropriate digital services

3D printing is a key element in solving South Africa’s housing crisis

SA must rework and fix our social contract lest our democratic gains be reversed

Dreams, despondency and lost opportunities — the scramble for places at South African universities

UJ/DSI collaboration builds a 3D printed house in 8 hours

We urgently need international agreements on human rights and the use of autonomous weapons

Vice-Chancellor Message – 27 January 2023

Artificial intelligence is on the cusp of bringing radical change to the criminal justice system

UJ congratulates the Class of 2022, underlines virtualised 2023 student registration procedures

UJ in a new drive to assist ‘missing middle’ students with 2023 registration fees

UJ/Manzini Zungu Foundation partnership brings African storytelling to the fore

Nobel Laureate and renowned author, Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah explores themes of exile and diaspora at UJ Public Lecture

UJ recognised amongst the best in the world in latest global rankings

Executive communiqué: UJ announces Xoliswa Kakana as its new Chairperson of Council

UJ BESTOWS HONORARY DOCTORAL DEGREE ON INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED PROF KHALED BEN LETAIEF

UJ honours iconic figures during the 2022 Summer Graduation series

UJ’s College of Business and Economics (CBE) launches Centre for Applied Data Science

Vice-Chancellor Message –30 September 2022

UJ’s new Chancellor Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for a culture of ethical and innovative leadership

UJ announces new Vice-Chancellor and Principal

UJ: Happiness Index for South Africa — Anger, Disgust and Fear soar while Happiness drops far below the average

Teaching and learning for an inclusive society as UJ launches Neurodiversity Centre

UJ IPATC conference looks at the financial inclusion of women in Africa

Prof Olaniyi Fawole advocates for capacity building in postharvest & agroprocessing to combat food loss

UJ introduces 100% free online course on the Sustainable Development Goals

UJ announces shortlisted candidates for the Vice-Chancellor and Principal position

Vice-Chancellor Message – 2 September 2022

Resilient Women: Building Leadership from the Community Up

Vice-Chancellor Message – 26 August 2022

UJ Prof Refilwe Phaswana-Mafuya, one of four Black African researchers to lead the newly established SAMRC Extramural Units

UJ Professor of Epidemiology honoured as Queen of Research, paving new path for SA/Ghana collaborations

Finding local solutions amidst global and national socio-economic challenges

Vice-Chancellor Message – 19 August 2022

UJ’s FADA collaborates with KFC for innovative design programme

New research delves into the costly impact of gender-based violence (GBV)

Mandela Day: Helping communities sustain their livelihoods

Women`s Month: August 2022

UJ partnership with SA Tourism bolsters academic prowess and explores alternative funding opportunities

Prof Tshilidzi Marwala awarded honorary doctorate from the Caucasus University in Tbilisi, Georgia

Future of Education Summit: Prof Tshilidzi Marwala discusses transforming the sector

UJ hosts successful Blockchain Innovation Bootcamp and Hackathon

Prof Marwala appointed as Rector of the United Nations University

UJ academics scoop two awards at the 2021/2022 NSTF-South32 ceremony

Vice-Chancellor Message – 22 July 2022

UJ and CNBC Africa partnership for student bursaries and internships

Executive communiqué: Suspension of COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination measures

UJ research assesses the challenges faced by foreign nationals in SA during the COVID-19 pandemic response 

UJ wins three global awards for 4IR campaign

UJ surges ahead with gains in QS World University Rankings – now ranked second in SA and in Africa

Extraterrestrial stone brings first supernova clues to Earth

UJ first university in SA to offer Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Finance Leadership Program™

UJ’s Prof Ronit Frenkel casts a spotlight on Global African Literature

UJ geoscientist elected to the US National Academy of Science 

UJ appoints Prof Siphamandla Zondi as the Director of the Institute for Pan African Thought and Conversation (IPATC)

How AI spots legendary cricket batting backlift using video footage

Anna Nnenna Abengowe appointed as Deputy Director of the UJ Graduate School of Architecture

UJ research examines SA’s electricity crisis and the effect on the working class in townships

UJ climbs globally in 2022 Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings

Aspiring Chartered Accountant, Tebogo is on a mission to break the glass ceiling for women

UJ’s Prof Dominique Uwizeyimana explores public policy implementation in Africa

UJ implements Blockchain-based Certificates for graduates

UJ launches KZN Floods Relief Fund to help the KwaZulu-Natal community

Vice-Chancellor Message – 14 April 2022

Ndlovu’s hard work and determination finally pays off

UJ scoops two awards at prestigious HSRC Medal for the Social Sciences and Humanities ceremony

UJ’s Prof Tshilidzi Marwala wins IT Personality of the Year Award

UJ subjects ranked amongst the world’s elite

UJ climbs research ranking, Top 2 in SA

Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli appointed as Executive Director: Research and Innovation, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Newly launched Oxford Handbook of the South African Economy to unpack the country’s key questions

UJ bestows 2020/2021 Ellen Kuzwayo and Alumni Dignitas awards

SAICA 2022 ITC results reaffirms UJ as the leader in transforming Accounting Education

Calling All UJ Students who are interested in ideation and innovation to join the Technopreneurship Centre!

Prof Mpho Raborife appointed as Deputy Director at UJ’s Institute for Intelligent Systems

UJ Council adopts mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy to access campuses and facilities

Vice-Chancellor Message – 02 November 2021

UJ Protection Services host State Protocol training in partnership with Dirco

UJ scientists receive top honours at the 2020/2021 NRF Awards

NSTF-South32 award winner, Prof Philiswa Nomngongo recognised for her leadership in sustainable science development

UJ pays tribute to the late Joburg mayor, Cllr Jolidee Matongo

Healthcare Simulation Week provides opportunity to raise awareness and improve safety in the industry

Rising rugby stars, Brown and Williams, make Blitzboks debut in Canada, win title

Intergenerational learning is the key to fostering harmony amongst generations

Shortlists: UJ Prize for Creative Writing in isiZulu; Sesotho sa Leboa and for Literary Translation

UJ top global impact rankings for its commitment to SDGs

A star dying in the early universe can disrupt mobile phone reception today, NASA, MeerKAT

JBS, the first major South African institution to introduce a custom-designed online MBA programme

UJ’s top-notch mathematician and researcher achieves highest South African rating

53% of adults think schools should not re-open until COVID-19 situation improves: UJ/HSRC Survey

Prolific rated scientists join the University of Johannesburg Research, Innovation and Internationalisation team

President Ramaphosa’s speech heightens emotions around the vaccine debate

COVID-19 Update 3 Jan 2021

Twenty-one, wish Covid and lockdowns are done: Lockdown steals happiness and joy during the festive season

UJ develops intelligent technology to estimate probability of infection for COVID-19

UJ’s Buntu Fanteso named a recipient of the 2021 Rhodes Scholarship

WATCH: Mr Joel Netshitenzhe at MISTRA 8th Annual Lecture hosted by UJ

Hackathon Challenge Success!

Virtual student examination support with On the Go: SOS

Survey shows strong support for extending social grants

Prof Shafika Isaacs wins Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award

Survey shows growing pandemic fatigue, complacency and unnecessary risk of exposure to Covid-19

UJ Disability Unit raises new wheelchairs for students through Tops & Tags Initiative

UJ alumna using solar energy to reduce food waste

Prof Leila Patel receives the prestigious Katherine A. Kendall Memorial Award

UJ’s Prof Alex Broadbent explores why a one-size-fits-all approach to COVID-19 could have lethal consequences

UJ remembers the legacy of SA’s hotel tycoon, Sir Solomon (Sol) Kerzner

UJ duo commissioned to design the prestigious 2020 Serpentine Pavilion in London

UJ congratulates the Class of 2019, and introduces a Chatbot to improve virtualised 2020 student enquiries

UJ-NanjingTech Confucius Institute receives prestigious international recognition

UJ celebrates outstanding champions in Community Engagement

Life 2.0: UJ solar distillation solution shines at 2019 Ericsson Innovation Awards

Food Evolution Research Laboratory (FERL) explores nutrition and the future of food systems

UJ’s Prof Fiona Tregenna appointed to the Presidential Economic Advisory Council

#UJSilentWalk in support of calls to end all forms of violence and hate crimes

UJ’s Dr Sumayya Mieta lauded for ground-breaking research

UJ condemns acts of violence and looting

Education has a broader purpose, says UJ’s Prof Salim Vally

Top Chinese university confers honorary Professorship on VC Prof Marwala

UJ: Million dollar cash boost towards poverty and inequality reduction in Africa

UJ’s Centre for Africa-China Studies re-imagining development in Zimbabwe

UJ research team develops AI application set to diagnose life-threatening diseases

UJ researcher highlights the significance of nanotechnology in healthcare

UJ continues to lead South African universities in transforming the CA profession

14 UJ students awarded scholarships to study in Chinese universities

Voting to elect the Executive Committee of UJ Convocation

Prof Ylva Rodny-Gumede to take over the reins as UJ’s Head of Internationalisation

Fourth Industrial Revolution: Let’s all get to work in a synchronised manner

UJ, Nanjing Tech University initiate collaborative research to boost energy sector innovation

State of the Nation’s address a hard sell to South Africans

UJ now ranked among the best-performing South African and global universities

UJ’s Bo Xing appointed to chair 4IR directive for higher education

UJ the first university to be nominated for prestigious CFO Awards

UJ a model for other universities in 4IR, top Brazilian academic says

UJ STH student wins top prize at 2019 World Tourism Forum

UJ VC launches scholarship for women, pays tribute to his grandmother

Agri-gurus explore environmental sustainability through Vertical Farming and Urban Agriculture

UJ, 4IRSA partnership announces inaugural Digital Economy Summit

UJ: Driving aviation safety in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution

UJ expertise on Presidential Commission on the Fourth Industrial Revolution

New UJ study reveals the complexity and nuance of voter choices

Leading UJ scientists recognised with Intellectual Property (IP) awards

Respite from Revolution- the appeal of miracle churches

UJ ranked fifth globally in new THE University Impact Rankings

UJ pays tribute to anti-apartheid activist, US Ambassador Andrew J. Young, with honorary doctoral degree

25 Years After Apartheid: A colloquium in honour of Ambassador Andrew J. Young

UJ, AISA strengthen the capacity of young African scholars

UJ hosts symposium on developing the capacity of early career researchers

Inauguration as Univen Vice-Chancellor a momentous occasion for UJ alumnus, Dr Nthambeleni

Three Rs plus playful classes builds creativity, critical thinking

Financial and technical nous needed to rescue and rebuild Eskom

Ignore revolutionary technological advances at your own peril: President Ramaphosa

President Ramaphosa calls for calm at universities in SONA

A South African case study: how to support young job hunters

UJ #4IRSA partnership unpacks the future of work

UJ’s Prof Angina Parekh appointed to the Board of the Council on Higher Education (CHE)

UJ signs MoU with Renmin University of China for academic collaboration

Construction industry expert, Prof David J Edwards joins UJ

UJ congratulates newly appointed NRF Research Chairs

UJ 2019 student registrations progressing smoothly, prospective students cautioned against third-party agencies

6th Annual UJ- Dr Richard Maponya Conference develops the next generation of ‘green economy’ entrepreneurs

UJ experts explore AI and the future of work

UJ Prof to join the World Economic Forum’s Global Future Council on Cybersecurity

UJ recognised in 2019 Times Higher Education Subject Rankings

UJ student scoops top award in Environmental Health

UJ hosts Agenda 2063 Workshop in partnership with NEPAD

UJ Professors named among the 2018 A-Rated NRF researchers

UJ retains position amongst the best for graduate employability

UJ researchers tuning CERN’s computers for the new Higgs decay to bottom quarks result

UJ experts appointed to Transnet and Denel boards

UJ Electrical Engineering win big at SEIFSA Awards

UJ’s Dr Nyembwe a finalist for premier NSTF research awards

UJ Pan-African Institute receives funding from the Carnegie Corporation of New York

Rev. Jesse Jackson pays tribute to Mama Winnie at UJ

UJ researchers nominated for premier NSTF research awards

UJ confers honorary doctoral degree on stalwart Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng

From rural Limpopo to cosmopolitan Johannesburg: High praise for UJ’s new VC

UJ celebrates new beginning with the Inauguration of Prof Marwala as new Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Sol Kerzner reaffirms commitment to UJ School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH)

MISTRA lecture addresses race, class and gender

Ambassador Lin Songtian enthusiastic about SA-China development

UJ strengthens its international footprint with University of Potsdam

UJ among world’s top-ranked universities in four subjects

UJ, MISTRA research project brings mathematics to life

UJ social work expert on the resilience of youth transitions

UJ fosters international collaboration with US-based public research university

Diazepam (Valium) can be removed from water at low cost, says UJ’s Prof Gupta

“I am honoured to be associated with UJ” – Nobel Laureate, Prof Robert Fry Engle

Webometrics announces UJ hosts top highly cited researcher in SA

Children’s reading competence crucial for learning science and mathematics, say UJ’s educational experts

UJ to confer honorary doctoral degree on Nobel Laureate, Prof Robert Fry Engle

uniRank Facebook University Rankings lists UJ page in top 200 worldwide

UJ Vice-Chancellor endorses Get Me To Graduation initiative to combat student hunger

UJ’s Prof Jen unlocking a high-tech manufacturing challenge

NRF awards top echelon “A” rating to UJ’s Prof Anthony Onwuegbuzie

UJ-CSIR partnership sees stronger focus on research and development

UJ’s newest A-rated researcher shows Hypatia stone questions formation of solar system

UJ scientist models gamma rays and neutrinos for observation of neutron star collision

UJ acknowledges future top achieving students

Samaai, Pienaar named UJ sport stars of the year

UJ at the forefront of innovation with new Online Master’s Programmes

UJ’s Prof Yanxia Sun joins South African Young Academy of Science

UJ seminar explores BRICS-Africa Cooperation

UJ, Transnet partnership sees further investment in student education

UJ hosts Twenty 17 Conference on Gender Based Violence

UJ students grab gold and bronze at prestigious public relations industry awards

UJ Nelson Mandela Day 2017, the future of South Africa and Africa reimagined

University of Johannesburg Council appoints new Vice-Chancellor and Principal

Gender-based violence workshop underway at UJ

The spirit of community outreach blazes on at UJ

UJ Prof Wim Hollander explains sports leadership in the 21st Century

UJ education students gain teaching experience in the Middle East

Liberation poet Prof Serote to receive Honorary Doctorate from UJ

UJ: Prof David Bilchitz’s book on socio-economic rights translated into Spanish

UJ tightens security to ensure student and staff safety and wellbeing

UJ’s mini iPad initiative puts learning in 3 000 NSFAS first-year students’ hands

Future UJ graduates embrace 2017 academic year

UJ: Funda UJabule Primary School teacher lauded by Gauteng Department of Education

Curriculum understanding aids future citizenship development, says UJ education expert

University of Johannesburg (UJ) broadens search for next Vice-Chancellor

UJ legal expertise demonstrated at Law Teachers conference in Namibia

UJ 2017 student registrations steam ahead, reaching major milestone

UJ student registrations progress smoothly

UJ welcomes new 2017 students and emphasises online registration procedures

UJ student registrations progress smoothly

UJ Metropolitan Academy’s 100% Matric pass rate legacy continues with its Class of 2015

How young UJ archaeologists discover what ancient people sowed

How young UJ archaeologists discover what ancient people sowed

UJ’s Professor Tien-Chien Jen shares research insights with young scholars in China

UJ’s Professor Tien-Chien Jen shares research insights with young scholars in China

Justice Kollapen challenges South Africans to reflect on the Constitution’s promise

Justice Kollapen challenges South Africans to reflect on the Constitution’s promise

UJ defeats UFS in extra-time thriller to advance to Varsity Netball final

UJ defeats UFS in extra-time thriller to advance to Varsity Netball final

UJ and SAMCT bring eye care to communities with R2.5 million Mobile Optometry Clinic

UJ and SAMCT bring eye care to communities with R2.5 million Mobile Optometry Clinic

When things go wrong, AI cannot be held accountable

When things go wrong, AI cannot be held accountable

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