More than 80 UJ researchers ranked among world’s top scientists
Researchers from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been featured among the world’s leading scientists, highlighting the University’s commitment to research excellence and global collaboration. As many as 82 UJ researchers have been named in the latest report on the World’s Top 2% Scientists released by Stanford University, in collaboration with Elsevier. The annual global […]
Prime time: UJ alumna Mantsoe Tsatsi’s rise to radio
Radio DJ, MC, producer and UJ alumna Mantsoe Tsatsi—better known as Mantsoe Pout—has built an influential name in South Africa’s entertainment industry. From UJFM to YFM, Metro FM and now 947, her voice continues to shape the sound of local airwaves. Currently, her soothing voice eases people into their weekends on the show 947 Weekends […]
UJ faculties open window of opportunity for underserved communities
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Faculties of Science, Health Sciences, and Engineering hosted a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) outreach event in collaboration with various departments. This initiative brought 100 learners and 16 teachers from underserved communities to UJ’s APK Campus, providing crucial exposure to academic and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and […]
Empowering Future Leaders: MIKTA STEM Workshop opens doors for women graduates
The MIKTA Embassies in South Africa, in partnership with the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) and the Korean Cultural Centre, hosted a two-day workshop between the 21-22 August that brought together young women graduates from across STEM fields, from local universities such as the University of Johannesburg (UJ), offering them access to international […]
UJ settles for silver in Women’s Varsity Football 2025 tournament
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Women’s Football Team settled for second place at the conclusion of the Women’s Varsity Football tournament on Friday evening, 19 September 2025. The final match, played in a packed UJ Soweto Stadium, saw visitors University of the Western Cape secure a treble championship after a 1-0 defeat over the […]
UJ Fun Run raises funds for excelling “Missing Middle” students
On a brisk Saturday morning in Auckland Park, more than a thousand people hit the streets for the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) annual Future Fun Run with Discovery Vitality. The event, featuring a vibrant mix of seasoned runners, social walkers, and families, brought the community together to support a crucial cause: fundraising for academically deserving […]
MTN Group Launches groundbreaking Pan-African Media Innovation Programme with UJ and The African Editors Forum (TAEF)
MTN Group, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and The African Editors Forum (TAEF), have launched the Pan-African Media Innovation Programme (MIP), a continent-wide initiative aimed at equipping journalists and media practitioners with future-ready skills in innovation, digital storytelling, media entrepreneurship, technology, and policy reporting, needed to navigate today’s rapidly evolving media landscape. […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 19 September 2025
Dear UJ community, Many of you would have seen recent media reports about NSFAS’s decision to defund students across universities. I thought it was important to share with you some of our interventions to minimise or mitigate the impact on affected students. From as early as May, when we first learnt of this matter, we […]
UJ strengthens international student recruitment in Tanzania
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Global Engagement Recruitment Team recently embarked on a strategic mission to Tanzania, visiting eight leading international schools in Arusha and Dar es Salaam. The initiative aimed to showcase UJ’s diverse academic offerings and strengthen the university’s global footprint by attracting top international talent. During the visit, the team engaged directly […]
UJ Pushes for Inclusive Tech in Africa
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s South Africa-Swiss Bilateral Research Chair in Blockchain Technology, hosted the 2025 edition of the AI Blockchain, and Economic Justice in Africa summit. The summit hosted at the Johannesburg Business School (JBS) was a call to action for academia, society, and industry to leverage the technologies provided by AI and Blockchain […]
