UJ leads nationally in accounting as 2026 SAICA results confirm depth and momentum
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has reinforced its national leadership in accounting education following the release of the January 2026 Initial Assessment of Competence (IAC) results on Friday, 10 April 2026. The University achieved an 86% first-time pass rate while increasing the number of successful candidates, placing it among the strongest performers nationally in this […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 10 April 2026
Dear UJ community, While some of you were away for a short break during the mid-semester recess last week, I led a University of Johannesburg (UJ) delegation to Nairobi, Kenya. This time, the occasion was the THE (Times Higher Education) Africa Universities Summit 2026. This event brought together higher education leaders, policymakers, innovators and industry […]
UJ Engineer Dr Bonginkosi Thango recognised for driving socially responsive innovation
The University of Johannesburg continues to strengthen its reputation for impactful, future-focused research, as Dr Bonginkosi Thango has been honoured with the Emerging Engineering Practitioner Award at the 2026 ECSA Engineering Industry Awards. Presented on 26 March 2026 at Galleria, Sandton, as part of the ECSA × SAICE Engineering Symposium, the award recognises rising professionals […]
University of Johannesburg and DSTI Partner to Advance Science and Innovation
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, recently welcomed a delegation from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to explore new avenues for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Led by Director-General Dr. Mlungisi Cele, the delegation visited the Faculties of Health Sciences and the Engineering and Built Environment. Professor Mpedi […]
The Orange Army Rising: A historic campaign for UJ in the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup
The University of Johannesburg’s (FNB UJ) Senior Men’s Team concluded a landmark season this week, leaving an indelible mark on the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup competition. On Monday night, 6 April, the Orange Army descended upon Tshwane to face the University of Pretoria (FNB UP-Tuks) in a high-octane semifinal – marking UJ’s first appearance in […]
UJ Lecturer Dr Lynne Hazell honoured by students while graduating with distinction
Dr Lynne Janette Hazell, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, received a massive ovation during her graduation ceremony. It was the applause and ululation from her former students cheering her on as she crossed the stage on Monday, 16 March 2026, to receive her Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Simulation […]
UJ Hosts Inaugural Neurodiversity Career Fair and Awards 2026 Mpedi Family Scholarships
The University of Johannesburg hosted recently its inaugural Neurodiversity Career Fair. Supported by the Paul and Humile Mashatile Foundation, the Gauteng Department of Education and the Fathers of Children with Neurodiversity organization. The day was a mixture of vibrant and educational, with over 13 schools and skills centres represented and showcasing the ways in which […]
UJ and Chinese Consulate Celebrate Flourishing Partnership and Shared Academic Vision
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently celebrated its growing relationship with the Johannesburg Chinese Consulate through a meet and greet held at the University’s Ubuntu Chambers on its Auckland Park Kingsway campus. Organised through UJ’s Division for Global Engagement, the event was geared at highlighting the ways in which the collaboration between the two entities […]
FNB UJ snatches historic semifinal spot despite defeat to FNB UP-Tuks
After years of watching the postseason from the sidelines, the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Senior Men’s Rugby Team has officially secured a spot in the 2026 FNB Varsity Cup semifinals. Despite a tough loss to FNB UP-Tuks in the final round-robin fixture on Monday, 30 March, the Orange Army finished in the Top 4 with […]
UJ Vice-Chancellor calls for bold transformation of African universities
At the Times Higher Education African Universities Summit 2026, a leading continental platform convening university leaders, policymakers and global higher education experts, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), positioned African universities at a critical turning point, calling for urgent transformation to meet evolving continental and global demands. Addressing delegates […]