Immersive ‘Lunch in the Dark’ experience highlights the future of inclusive hospitality
The University of Johannesburg School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH), in partnership with the Disability Unit in the Centre for Psychological Services and Career Development (PsyCaD), hosted an immersive experiential learning initiative titled Lunch in the Dark on Wednesday, 13 May 2026 at the STH Ngeyethu Skills Restaurants. Designed to challenge perceptions, foster empathy, and […]
UJ advances Pan African dialogue through Haiti partnership and historic Flag commemoration
As part of South Africa’s Africa Month commemorations and ahead of Africa Day celebrations, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted a historic commemoration of the 223rd Anniversary of the Haitian Flag on 18 May 2026, advancing dialogue on Pan African unity, diaspora identity and the future of partnerships between Africa and the Global South. The […]
South Africa is sitting on empty tanks – and a missed opportunity
Gustav Muller is a Professor of Law, Faculty of Law, University of Johannesburg He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the News24 on 18 May 2026. South Africans are once again confronting sharp increases in fuel prices, with the effects already visible across many other facets of everyday life. South Africa is […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 15 May 2026
Dear UJ community, The University of Johannesburg (UJ), as one of the leading African universities across multiple global rankings, continues to strengthen its partnerships with international universities. Partnerships are the heartbeat of the University’s 2035 Strategic Plan, an ambitious roadmap that navigates the future of education while deepening its societal impact. Through joint research and other […]
UJ’s Prof Pretorius explores South Africa’s hidden graphic design histories
The study of the histories of graphic design in South Africa shows how graphic design has contributed to upholding and contesting power in the country, says UJ’s Professor Deirdre Pretorius. Though much of the examples of historical graphic designs remains out of the public eye, she has made it her goal to continue exploring this […]
Traditional African medicine tree demonstrates complementary effects in blood sugar control
A chemical compound from a tree used in popular traditional African medicine is being developed into a complementary treatment for diabetes at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The tree is highly vulnerable to poaching throughout Southern Africa, and the focus of one of an enormous conservation project. Walburgia salutaris trees contain several active chemical compounds in […]
UJ high-impact Electric Vehicle Innovation Centre drives South Africa’s green mobility transition
As South Africa confronts rising fuel costs, grid instability and mounting pressure to decarbonise its transport sector, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is stepping firmly into the electric mobility arena. Through the Centre for Automotive & Electric Vehicle Innovation (CAEVI), UJ is building a high-impact, multidisciplinary platform that moves beyond research papers to real-world implementation, […]
UJ Press title wins prestigious Desmond Tutu-Gerrit Brand Award for Emerging Authors
A title published by UJ Press has received national recognition for its contribution to theological literature and inclusive scholarship. Proud to be Deaf: Ministry, Saintliness and the history of the Catholic Deaf Community in South Africa, 1874–1994 by Mark James has won the Desmond Tutu-Gerrit Brand Award for Emerging Authors (Debut Work), awarded as part […]
UJ hosts Prof Koustuv Dalal for public lecture on Wellbeing and Social Health
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently hosted a public lecture on health, wellbeing and behavioural change, featuring Distinguished Visiting Professor Koustuv Dalal from Mid Sweden University. The lecture, hosted by Professor Corne Davis-Buitendag, explored how everyday lifestyle choices and social behaviours shape long-term wellbeing. Professor Dalal, a research professor in Public Health Economics, is internationally […]
Resilience and Rebirth: UJ Senior Men’s Football navigating the GP ABC Motsepe gauntlet
For the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Men’s Football Team, the 2025/26 Gauteng ABC Motsepe League season was a gruelling litmus test for a squad of student-athletes balancing academic rigors with the physical demands of semi-professional football. While the campaign concluded with a 9th-place finish, the narrative of their season is defined by early dominance, […]