‘I am not yet done’ – says Caitlin Rooskrantz after winning two UJ Sport Awards
The winner of two University of Johannesburg (UJ) 2022 Sport Awards, Caitlin Rooskrantz, has enjoyed a successful academic year and sporting season at the University and abroad. Rooskrantz was crowned the UJ Sport Age Group Sportswoman and Student-Athlete of the Year on Thursday, 17 November 2022. This year, the first-year UJ BCom Marketing Management student […]
If we want to fix our economy, we must increase university graduation rates
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He is the incoming United Nations Under-Secretary-General and a Rector of the UN University. Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the incoming Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. They recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the Daily Maverick […]
Celebrating outstanding individuals with Ellen Kuzwayo and Alumni Dignitas awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This year’s Council Awards were littered with endings and beginnings. The awards, which are hosted by the Council of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) honours individuals for their outstanding contributions to the higher education sector as well as UJ alumni for their contributions to the growth and advancement of the institution. This year’s edition held […]
Electric vehicles are the future of motorised transport, but South Africa is still stuck in a carbon past
Professor Tshilidzi Marwala is the outgoing Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. On 1 March 2023, he will be the Rector of the United Nations (UN) University and UN Under-Secretary-General. Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi is the incoming Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. They recently penned an opinion article that first appeared […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 25 November 2022
Dear UJ Community, One of the highlights of our University in recent years has been our success in positioning the institution as a leader in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) conversation. Today, our dominance in this space reaches far beyond South Africa’s borders to Africa and elsewhere in the world. In this regard, I am […]
UJ hockey coaches acknowledged for good coaching prowess
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) hockey team coaches, Shaun Laubscher and Tebogo Moepye, end the year on a good note following their teams’ impressive performances in various tournaments. Laubscher was recently appointed as the South African Schools goalkeeper coach for the Under/16, U/17 and U/18 girls teams for the 2023/24 season, while Moepye is nominated […]
Basketball, Cricket, Football to wrap up the 2022 university sport calendar in Tshwane, Jo’burg, Secunda
For the first full year of university sports tournaments organised at stadiums and indoor arenas since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, the majority of the 2022 university sports tournaments have ended. Only three University Sport South Africa (USSA) tournaments will be held between 3 and 10 December 2022 to wrap up the year completely. […]
Michelle Moganedi, Ryan Mphahlele crowned 2022 UJ Sportswoman, Sportsman of the Year
Student-athletes who competed, represented and won medals for Team South Africa in highly recognised international sports events earned the best University of Johannesburg (UJ) Sport Awards on Thursday, 17 November 2022. The University held the annual UJ Sport Awards on Thursday evening at the Randpark Golf Club in Johannesburg, with wheelchair basketball player, Michelle Moganedi […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 18 November 2022
Dear UJ Community, This morning, as I was finalising this newsletter, I reflected on the meaning of success. As the African proverb goes, “There are no shortcuts to the top of the palm tree”. I was reminded of the power of these words on Wednesday evening following the Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Awards event. These are special […]
UJ celebrates excellence with 2022 Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recognised the outstanding contributions of the University’s leaders in teaching, research, innovation, and service at the 2022 Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Awards, on Wednesday evening, 16 November 2022, following their outstanding performances for the year. The hybrid ceremony was held at the Auckland Park campus and live-streamed on YouTube. Nine academics […]