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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 […]

UJ and Devland Community sign MoU for shared state-of-the-art facility

This was the message shared by University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi at the newly opened UJ Devland Campus in Soweto. Prof Mpedi was addressing community members who had gathered at the campus to witness a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing between Ward Councillor Budget Makaula (on behalf of the community) and […]

UJ Sport and Discovery Vitality team up for Future Forward Fun Run

MEDIA ADVISORY: News editors, Sport and Education Reporters For immediate release Wednesday, 17 September 2025 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Sport Division has collaborated with Discovery Vitality for the newly rebranded UJ Future Forward Fun Run scheduled for Saturday, 20 September 2025. This partnership brings a fresh burst of energy, Vitality fitness points, and a […]

UJ to host prestigious 2026 African Accounting and Finance Association conference

The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Department of Commercial Accounting (DCA) has been selected to host the 15th African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA) Annual Conference in 2026, marking a major milestone in the department’s history. The announcement was made at the 14th AAFA Conference Annual General Meeting held in Kampala, Uganda, on Thursday, 4 September […]

UJ Vice-Chancellor explores Cradle of Humankind, highlights groundbreaking Palaeo-Research at Drimolen

The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi,  recently visited some of the most significant sites in the Cradle of Humankind, officially recognised by UNESCO as the Fossil Hominid Sites of Sterkfontein, Swartkrans, Kromdraai, and Evirons World Heritage Site. The tour, hosted by UJ’s Palaeo-Research Institute (P-RI), showcased the university’s multidisciplinary expertise […]

UJ prepares for semifinal victory after first Varsity Netball loss to NWU

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Women’s Netball team is looking to rebound from its first defeat of the season and secure a spot in the Varsity Netball final for the third consecutive year. After a dominant six-game winning streak, UJ fell 42-50 to North-West University (NWU) in a match that sparked controversy among fans. They […]

Driving student impact: The leadership journey of Maipato Mmako-Dlamini

Maipato Mmako-Dlamini’s academic journey at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a masterclass in initiative, transformation, and turning purpose into possibility. What began as a BA in Humanities would evolve into a career shaped by leadership, mentorship, and a profound belief in student empowerment—most visibly embodied in her groundbreaking role with the Africa By Bus […]

UJ STEAM Extravaganza Showcases Innovation and Impact in 20th Anniversary Year

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) successfully hosted its Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics (STEAM) Extravaganza on 11–12 September 2025, marking yet another milestone in its journey of shaping future-ready graduates. The event comes as UJ celebrates 20 years since its historic 2005 merger, and it reflected the University’s renewed commitment to its values of […]