UJ’s Uni-Sign & Connect Initiative fosters deaf awareness and inclusivity
A student-led movement is driving a significant change at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) by championing Deaf awareness and basic sign language skills. Uni-Sign & Connect, a capacity-building initiative powered by UJ Community Engagement, is working to create a more inclusive, accessible, and united university environment. The initiative was first launched in September 2024 as […]
UJ BSc student prepares for World Bodybuilding Championship in Saudi Arabia
Nkosana Skosana (23), better known by his stage moniker ‘The Black Mutant,’ is not your average third-year student. Hailing from Witbank, Mpumalanga, Skosana is balancing the demanding academic load of a BSc in Physical Sciences at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) with the relentless discipline of competitive junior bodybuilding. Skosana is currently six weeks away […]
AI Innovation: UJ Students Take Top Spots at G20 Tourism Hackathon
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has cemented its status as a leader in applied innovation, with students from the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) clinching both first and second place at the highly competitive G20 Tourism Hackathon. Third-year Bachelor of Tourism Management and Development students, Teagon Spykerman and Inganathi Zimela, were part of the […]
ICJ Judge Dire Tladi Shares Insights on Global Law Careers
Judge Dire Tladi, the first South African to serve on the bench of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) and a Distinguished Visiting Professor at UJ’s Faculty of Law, recently graced the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to engage in a highly anticipated dialogue with students from the LLM in International Law programme. Hosted by UJ’s […]
UJ Law Clinic and Public Protector Bring Legal Empowerment to Wesbury Community
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Law Clinic, in partnership with the Office of the Public Protector, recently hosted a vital outreach programme at the Wesbury Community Centre, successfully connecting residents with legal resources and support. This initiative is a critical component of the UJ Law Clinic’s broader mission: to extend access to justice beyond the […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 26 September 2025
Our Soweto Campus has long been plagued by intermittent power outages caused by both load shedding and the theft of electricity cables in the surrounding area. These disruptions have affected daily operations, impacting students, staff, and campus activities. I am thrilled to announce that significant steps have been taken to address this issue to ensure […]
A season of highs and lows: UJ falls short in Varsity Netball semifinals
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Women’s Netball Team saw its Varsity Netball championship hopes end in the semifinal on Monday, 22 September 2025 after a 58-28 defeat to hosts North-West University. This season was a remarkable journey for the Orange Army, which dominated the tournament with six consecutive victories. Their only regular-season loss was […]
Opinion: Preserving our heritage — embracing indigenous knowledge for future generations
Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 23 September 2025. Heritage Month invites us to reflect. We are called, as a nation, to celebrate what is being handed down to us. But have we really […]
Wu Opera mesmerises UJ
The colourful and vibrant Wu Opera, presented by the Zhejiang Wu Opera Research Centre transported the orange army into ancient, China through song and dance. The one-night-only performance took place at the Arts Centre on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, and introduced novice audiences to mythical Chinese folklore, through striking performances, vibrant colour’s and enchanting […]
Pillay, Okon put UJ on world stage, win bronze in World Athletics Champs
Two of the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) top athletics sprinters, Lythe Pillay and Udeme Okon, helped put South Africa on the world stage by winning a bronze medal at the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The duo were part of the Men’s 4x400m Relay team, which delivered a thrilling performance in a closely contested […]
