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Vice-Chancellor Message – 14 February 2025

Vice-Chancellor Message – 14 February 2025

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 14, 2025
Dear UJ community, It has been a week since our students and academic staff returned to our lecture halls, following...
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Playwriting as a teaching tool? UJ researcher wins award at U21 Global 3MT

Playwriting as a teaching tool? UJ researcher wins award at U21 Global 3MT

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 14, 2025
University of Johannesburg (UJ) PhD candidate Mosa Khasu has won the People’s Choice Award at the 2024 Universitas 21 (U21)...
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UJ and SABC Radio mark UNESCO World Radio Day with climate change focus

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

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 13, 2025
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Department of Communication and Media, in collaboration with SABC Radio, commemorated UNESCO World Radio Day...
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Opinion: Who is responsible for workplace injuries in the new and dynamic frontier of AI?

Opinion: Who is responsible for workplace injuries in the new and dynamic frontier of AI?

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 13, 2025
Letlhokwa Geoge Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. Tshilidzi Marwala is a Rector of the...
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UJ and Google launch innovative cybersecurity initiative to combat rising cyber threats in South Africa

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

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 12, 2025
As cyberattacks surge globally, including a 44% increase in 2024 and a 30-40% spike in phishing scams across South Africa,...
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Opinion: SA foreign policy has entered a new confrontational era with developments in the US and DR Congo

Opinion: SA foreign policy has entered a new confrontational era with developments in the US and DR Congo

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 12, 2025
Ndzendze is an associate professor of politics and international relations at the University of Johannesburg. He recently published an opinion...
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Opinion: Breaking the Digital Divide: Why Africa’s Future Depends on Embracing its Languages in AI

Opinion: Breaking the Digital Divide: Why Africa’s Future Depends on Embracing its Languages in AI

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 12, 2025
Professor Mpho Primus is Co-Director, Institute for Intelligent System at the University of Johannesburg. She recently published an opinion article...
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UJ netball star Cornelia Mupenda headed for Singapore Super League

UJ netball star Cornelia Mupenda headed for Singapore Super League

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 11, 2025
University of Johannesburg (UJ) netball star Cornelia Mupenda is set to embark on an exciting new chapter in her career,...
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Opinion: Discovery in South Africa holds oldest evidence of mixing ingredients to make arrow poison

Opinion: Discovery in South Africa holds oldest evidence of mixing ingredients to make arrow poison

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 10, 2025
Justin Bradfield is an associate professor at the Paleo Research Institute, University of Johannesburg.  He recently published an opinion article...
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UJ ignites the next chapter at 2025 Academic Opening, celebrating 20 years of visionary excellence

UJ ignites the next chapter at 2025 Academic Opening, celebrating 20 years of visionary excellence

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 7, 2025
Amid the vibrant energy of its Soweto Campus, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) today, Friday, 7 February 2025, launched its...
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Vice-Chancellor Message – 07 February 2025

Vice-Chancellor Message – 07 February 2025

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 7, 2025
Dear UJ community, On behalf of the entire UJ executive leadership, I welcome all students admitted to this great University....
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UJ netball star shines in Malaysian Super League

UJ netball star shines in Malaysian Super League

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 6, 2025
Muhluri Hlatshwayo, a rising star from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) netball team, is currently showcasing her skills in Malaysia....
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Opinion: Bridging the digital divide with education as a catalyst for economic inclusion and growth

Opinion: Bridging the digital divide with education as a catalyst for economic inclusion and growth

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 5, 2025
Letlhokwa Geoge Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. Tshilidzi Marwala is a Rector of the...
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UJ alumna Tshego Gaelae, championing education and community impact

UJ alumna Tshego Gaelae, championing education and community impact

By Lutendo Tshifura / February 4, 2025
University of Johannesburg (UJ) alumna Tshego Gaelae and newly crowned Mrs World is on a mission to create lasting change—from...
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UJ alumnus Wouter Kellerman wins third Grammy

UJ alumnus Wouter Kellerman wins third Grammy

By Priyal Pillay / February 3, 2025
“This win is a testament to the fact that music has the power to unite and to heal.” These were...
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Opinion: Trade unions must fight AI fire with AI fire and embrace digital tools

Opinion: Trade unions must fight AI fire with AI fire and embrace digital tools

By Lutendo Tshifura / January 28, 2025
Letlhokwa Geoge Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. Tshilidzi Marwala is a Rector of the...
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UJ’s Matshidiso Masebe named best goalkeeper in SA women’s football league

UJ’s Matshidiso Masebe named best goalkeeper in SA women’s football league

By Lutendo Tshifura / January 28, 2025
Matshidiso Masebe was crowned the best shot stopper in the South African women’s football league for the 2024 season during...
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UJ’s Prof Kraemer-Mbula highlights Africa’s 4IR and job creation potential at Davos 2025

UJ’s Prof Kraemer-Mbula highlights Africa’s 4IR and job creation potential at Davos 2025

By Lutendo Tshifura / January 28, 2025
As the world’s leaders in government, business, and civil society convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the annual World Economic Forum...
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UJ the top university for engineering and technology in South Africa

UJ the top university for engineering and technology in South Africa

By Priyal Pillay / January 26, 2025
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been recognised as the best institution of higher education in South Africa for studying...
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UJ and SPAR Unite to combat period poverty

UJ and SPAR Unite to combat period poverty

By Lutendo Tshifura / January 24, 2025
In South Africa, the harsh reality of period poverty affects an estimated seven million women and girls. For many, the...
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Happiness spikes on inauguration day in the USA while simultaneously declining in South Africa, according to Index

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

By Priyal Pillay / January 23, 2025
The GNH.today index, which measures real-time happiness levels in countries, observed an increase on the day of Donald Trump’s inauguration,...
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