UJ Transforms Rural Education: 131 Bicycles Change Lives in Limpopo
The University of Johannesburg partnered with Absa and Qhubeka to provide 131 bicycles to Grade 11 learners at Hanyani Secondary School in Tshipise, Limpopo. Students who walked an hour to school now arrive in 15 minutes with energy to learn. “We don’t just want to be a university that says look how special we are. […]
UJ-led research project brings water security to Limpopo’s Buysdorp village
Deep in Limpopo’s mountains, the University of Johannesburg partnered with the Buysdorp community to tackle water challenges. When UJ researchers arrived, they didn’t come to teach – they came to learn. This rural community already understood climate change impacts on their water sources. Through collaboration, water testing, and geophysical surveys, UJ helped them understand groundwater […]
UJ For Societal Impact: Empowering Communities Through Research and Innovation
Experience the transformative power of UJ’s “For Societal Impact” initiative in communities across South Africa. Follow dedicated students on their journey to education, discover how a hybrid bakery is fighting hunger and unemployment, and witness sustainable development through solar-powered water solutions and improved childcare facilities. Join us in celebrating UJ’s commitment to uplifting communities and […]