Actor Jack Devnarain toasts daughter Surina’s graduation and shared sporting passion at UJ
Well-known actor and activist for performers’ rights, Jack Devnarain, was elated to see his daughter walk across the stage at the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 25 March 2026. He tagged the @mediaUJ X handle to alert the team that he would be sharing pictures of his daughter and the family. After […]
Tryphosa Ramano dedicates UJ Honorary Doctorate to the grandmother who taught her to lead
In a ceremony defined by reflection and heartfelt tribute, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) conferred an honorary doctorate on financial trailblazer, Tryphosa Ramano on Friday, 27 March 2026. The event, forming part of the University’s milestone 21st anniversary graduation series, saw the Chartered Accountant turn the spotlight away from her corporate accolades to honour the […]
UJ celebrates top tourism and hospitality students amid evolving industry demands
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) honoured its top-performing students at the annual Top Achievers Awards Ceremony, recognising excellence in the 2025 academic year while highlighting the critical role of industry partnerships in shaping a future-ready workforce. Held on 25 March 2026, the ceremony celebrated outstanding achievement across undergraduate and […]
UJ hosts timely dialogue on human dignity and the rights of migrants
In light of Human Rights Month commemorated in South Africa, the South African Institute for Advanced Constitutional, Public, Human Rights and International Law (SAIFAC), a centre of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), recently convened a timely and critical online seminar exploring the constitutional rights of asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and stateless persons in South Africa. […]
Economics graduate Lungelo Mbambo set to take on the financial world
For Lungelo Mbambo, who was raised in a traditional Zulu household in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal, wearing something that represented his roots at his graduation was essential. “A traditional item on my big day wasn’t even a second thought. It is how we celebrate major milestones. It speaks to the value I place on my identity as […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 27 March 2026
Dear UJ community, Just over a month ago, I shared the news that the inaugural 2026 Sub-Saharan Africa rankings had reaffirmed UJ as the leading university in Africa. More good news came our way this week, with the latest QS World University Rankings by Subject also confirming our growth across multiple disciplines. Seven UJ subjects […]
Irrigation scheme decisions require overhaul due to climate change, UJ study finds
As weather patterns change in sub-Saharan Africa due to climate change, more small farmers watch their crops wither in the fields, wishing for rain, hoping for relief from the looming financial disaster caused by failed harvests. In some areas, irrigation schemes can combat the risk. However, the decision-making on where to install irrigation needs an […]
UJ to confer Honorary Doctorate on financial visionary Tryphosa Ramano
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS & REPORTERS Media Advisory For immediate release Thursday, 26 March 2026 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will confer an honorary doctorate on Ms Tryphosa Ramano on Friday, 27 March 2026, for her trailblazing work as a chartered accountant and transformative leader. Ms Ramano’s three-decade career has fundamentally reshaped South Africa’s financial landscape through […]
UJ confers Honorary Doctorate on Rugby legend and nation builder Francois Pienaar
These were the views of the former Springbok captain, Francois Pienaar, after receiving an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) today. Mr Pienaar is a towering figure in South African sport whose leadership became a defining symbol of national unity. Amongst his impressive list of accolades, the one that perhaps is most significant […]
UJ steps up fight against student hunger as food relief initiative reaches thousands
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has intensified its efforts to address student hunger following a food relief initiative held this week at its Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, reinforcing the urgent national conversation around food insecurity in higher education. On Wednesday, 25 March 2026, UJ facilitated the distribution of fresh bread to students through its established […]