Technology can be a critical tool for conflict resolution, peace-making and reconciliation
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. He recently penned an opinion article that first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 12 November 2022. Much can be gained from tapping […]
UJ/Manzini Zungu Foundation partnership brings African storytelling to the fore
African storytelling is essential to keep the rich history of Africa and its laws, traditions, and cultures alive. Although African history and community customs have been passed down from generation to generation through traditions of teachings and mentorship, the trend of storytelling is slowly fading. In addressing this, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) ’s Faculty […]
Roux, Mitchell, Bester in 2022 FISU Squash World University Championship in Egypt
Teagan Roux and Gerard Mitchell, two University of Johannesburg (UJ) Squash Club players, and coach, Mike Bester, were part of the University Sport South Africa (USSA) team raising the country’s flag in Egypt from 7 to 13 November 2022. They competed in the International University Sports Federation (FISU) Squash World University Championship Squash. The tournament […]
Five UJ academics on 2022 Highly Cited Researchers list
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Five researchers that are associated with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been included in the Highly Cited Researchers (HCR) list for 2022. Compiled by Clarivate Analytics, the Highly Cited Researchers list recognises scientists and social scientists who demonstrate significant and broad influence through the publication of multiple papers frequently cited by their peers […]
Three UJ women footballers and goalkeeper coach called for SA national duty
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Bafana Bafana will be playing two international friendly matches against Mozambique and Angola on 17 and 20 November, respectively, at Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga Province. To help the men’s senior team do well in both matches, the South African Football Association has requested the services of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) goalkeeper coach, Mr […]
Owethu Ngubane proud of national netball contribution in Fast5 Netball World Series
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) netball player Owethu Ngubane is fresh from participating in the Fast5 Netball World Series that took place in Christchurch Arena, New Zealand from 5 to 6 November 2022. The South African netball team finished in second place after losing to Australia 34-20 in the final, New Zealand finished in third […]
UJ Hockey Club: Marvin Simons sets eyes on playing for South Africa senior hockey team
The 2022 Age Group Sportsman of the Year Award nominee, Marvin Simons, became the latest young University of Johannesburg (UJ) Hockey Club player added to South Africa’s Under-21 squad that competed in the recent Sultan of Johor Cup in Malaysia. The South African hockey team played six games against Great Britain, India, Australia, Japan and […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 11 November 2022
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dear UJ Community, This week, I and some members of the University leadership had the honour to host the 2021 Nobel Prize laureate in Literature, Professor Abdulrazak Gurnah, for dinner. Prof Gurnah is the first black African to win the Nobel Prize in this category since world-acclaimed novelist Wole Soyinka in 1986, so you […]
UJ and Botswanan international student-athlete Tshwanelo Aabobe aiming for 2024 Olympic Games
The 2022 Sportsman of the Year nominee for the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Sports Awards, Tshwanelo Aabobe, aspires to participate in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France. Having experienced a difficult year of injuries and contracting COVID-19 that took him out for two months, Aabobe remains resolute in competing at the highest level. In […]
Nobel Laureate and renowned author, Prof Abdulrazak Gurnah explores themes of exile and diaspora at UJ Public Lecture
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“I think of refugees as people whose lives are at risk. Perhaps as a result of war, perhaps as a result of persecution. And it seems to me that there is an obligation to offer hospitality to people whose lives are at risk.” This is the sentiment expressed by Professor Abdulrazak Gurnah, academic and author […]