UJ Honors Over 120 Staff for Decades of Dedication at Long Service Awards
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently held its 2025 Long Service Awards, a glamorous event dedicated to celebrating the commitment and enduring contributions of its staff. The ceremony recognized 121 employees who have served the institution for 20 years or more, underscoring their pivotal roles in UJ’s journey of growth and transformation. Organised by the […]
UJ Launches South Africa’s First UNDP-Supported UniPod, Accelerating Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Leading innovation in South Africa. This was the sentiment expressed as the University of Johannesburg (UJ), supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under its Timbuktoo initiative, launched the country’s first University Innovation Pod (UniPod). Joining 14 other universities across the African continent, UJ becomes the 15th institution to host state-of-the-art facilities featuring advanced […]
UJ Sport Awards celebrate 20th anniversary with championship style
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Sport Division celebrated the institution’s 20th anniversary in grand fashion with a prestigious awards ceremony on the evening of Friday, 14 November 2025. The event recognized outstanding achievements by UJ’s student-athletes and external club members, underscoring two decades of sporting excellence and dominance. Top honours for track stars and student-athletes […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 14 November 2025
Dear UJ community, For many times, I have spoken about the excellence of our University in using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Technology for societal impact and sustainability. UJ has always been at the forefront of impactful, interdisciplinary research, innovation, and community engagement in South Africa and beyond. Praise for UJ’s 3D Housing Print Project at […]
Praise for UJ’s pioneering 3D Housing Print Project at the 2025 National Construction Summit
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) groundbreaking 3D Housing Print Project took centre stage at the 2025 National Construction Summit in Boksburg yesterday, with State President, Honourable Cyril Ramaphosa touring its exhibition site. The Summit, hosted by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) in partnership with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI), is more […]
UJ celebrates multiple wins at the 2025 MACE Excellence Awards
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has once again affirmed its leadership in marketing, communication and creative excellence, securing 14 awards at the 2025 MACE Excellence Awards, on 13 November 2025. The recognition spans four major divisions, Campaigns, Media, Channels and Skills, and also includes a win for UJ Arts & Culture. The MACE Excellence Awards […]
UJ honours exceptional academics and staff at the 2025 Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) ’s culture of excellence took centre stage at this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards for Teaching, Research, Innovation and Service, held on Wednesday, 13 November 2025, at the University’s School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH). “UJ’s strength lies not in our buildings, not in our rankings, neither does it lie in […]
UJ and Chinese Embassy launch Prof Monyae’s new book, strengthen Global South scholarship
On 11 November 2025, the Pretoria National Botanical Gardens set the stage for a defining moment in South Africa–China intellectual cooperation as the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China, the National Press Club and the University of Johannesburg’s Centre for Africa-China Studies (CACS) launched Xi Jinping and the Global South, the latest book by […]
UJ + UNDP UniPod sets the stage for Africa’s next wave of innovators
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS MEDIA ADVISORY For immediate release Wednesday, 12 November 2025 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is redefining innovation in Africa with the launch of the University Innovation Pod (UniPod), South Africa’s first innovation hub supported by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) under its Timbuktoo initiative. Launching on 17 November 2025 in […]
UJ faculty of Law launches landmark book on law and technology
The University of Johannesburg’s Faculty of Law continues to lead national and global conversation on the future of law and technology. On Friday, 7 November 2025, the faculty celebrated the launch of The Intersection of the Law and Technological Innovation: In Celebration of 20 Years of the University of Johannesburg, edited by Professor Cayle Lupton, […]
