Ragesh Lalloo: Another Graduation, Another Distinction!
A serial achiever, Ragesh Lalloo, was homegrown by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and he has graduated with his fourth degree in Marketing, once again with distinction. Lalloo started climbing UJ’s academic ladder when he enrolled in a Diploma in Marketing, then an Advanced Diploma in Marketing, followed by a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in […]
UJ Law Clinic Marks 45-Year Milestone in Social Justice and Clinical Legal Education
The Faculty of Law at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on 10 September celebrated 45 years of the UJ Law Clinic and its mission of restoring human dignity at the Country Club Johannesburg (CCJ). The celebratory event brought together members of the judiciary, advocates, students, regional magistrates, academics, staff, students, alumni and partners. The award-winning […]
Tracing Big Data’s fingerprints on stability of SA society
The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is already impacting South African society. And monitoring its effects require better methods than those currently available. But AI is not the only Big Data factor worth monitoring. Three others are also driving potential societal upheaval, argues Professor Kevin Durrheim. “We need to know more about misinformation, political polarisation […]
UJ strengthens research and innovation through UNDP-supported UniPod partnership
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is strengthening its research, innovation and technology capabilities through its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with GPU infrastructure equipment valued at US$224,492.54 transferred to the University to support the growing UJ UniPod community. The infrastructure will further enhance the capabilities of UJ UniPod, South Africa’s first UNDP-supported […]
L’Acadco celebrates 64th anniversary of independence in dance at UJ
The stage pulsed with heartbeat of drums with each rhythm carrying echoes of ancestral memory at the Keorapetse William Kgositsile Theatre at the University of Johannesburg (UJ’s) Arts Centre. This is where the Jamaican L’Acadco: A United Caribbean Dance Force titled 1 Luv performed a series of contemporary dances at the UJ Arts Centre on […]
Johannesburg Water Crisis Takes Centre Stage at Inaugural Johannesburg Dialogues
As the City of Johannesburg grapples with a persistent water crisis, a bigger question took centre stage on Thursday, 3 September 2026 at JBS Park: Is there a way out? Our City News and the Johannesburg Business School (JBS), in partnership with other stakeholders, brought together leading voices from the water, governance and environmental sectors […]
African states are still worth fighting for, political model shows
In the study of International Relations, ‘sovereignty’ can be mistaken for a dry, legal abstraction. However, in the political landscape of Africa, sovereignty is a visceral reality, says Professor Bhaso Ndzendze from the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The question of who has the right to rule a people, defend a territory and go to war, […]
New science centre inspires learners as UJ and Barloworld partner to transform STEM education
Lufuno Ndou wanted to pursue a career that involved medicine when she finished school. When the newly unveiled Science Centre at Hanyani High School officially opened on Monday, 7 September 2026, Lufuno quickly changed her mind and decided to focus on becoming a biotechnologist. The centre, a partnership between the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and […]
UJ celebrates its winners in the 2026 NRF Awards
The National Research Foundation (NRF) has honoured three researchers from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) at its annual prestigious research awards ceremony. The NRF Awards recognise outstanding achievements by individual researchers and teams whose excellence has significantly advanced science for the benefit of society. Their internationally competitive work is assessed on its contribution to the […]
UJ and Barloworld build on a rural education success story with new STEM Science Centre
The University of Johannesburg (UJ), in partnership with Barloworld, will unveil a new Science Centre in one of Limpopo’s remotest and under-resourced schools, giving hope to underprivileged learners. The state-of-the-art Science Centre will officially open at Hanyani Secondary School, a feeder school serving several villages in the Tshipise district and surrounding areas between Thohoyandou and […]