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 2011 Photo Gallery

 

2011 First Year Top Achievers

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) annually honours and awards bursaries to top achieving first year students. These are students who excel in the categories: Degrees, Diplomas, and Faculties.
  • Dr Jimmy Ellis, Director: International Relations, addresses 2011 first year Top Achiever students in the UJ Auditorium on Kingsway Campus.
  • Professor Derek van der Merwe addresses 2011 first year Top Achievers on statistics about top achievers from 2006 to 2011.
  • 2011 First Year Faculty Top Achievers - (from left to right): Martin Trollop, Lauren Beukes, Anton Steenkamp, Tanya Blaeser, Jan Botha, Jane Beyers, Batanai Jona, Ingrid Atkins, Vaughan Fraser Batchelor, and Daniella Visser.
  • 2011 First Year Diploma Top Achievers - (left to right): Aude Kesia Nnegue Obiang, Yala Prisca Mangala, Rorisang Pule, Melchior Luketa, Thandeka Tanya Buthelezi, Vaughan Fraser Batchelor, Bernice van der Westhuizen, Tanya Blaeser, and Harold Lemao.
  • 2011 First Year Degree Top Achievers - (from left to right): Warren Makiwa, Yovanka Snyman, Laurenz Langer, Jane Beyers, Anton Steenkamp, Ingrid Atkins, Pride Marambanyika, and Daniella Visser.
  • Top three diploma recipients - (from left to right): Tanya Blaeser (1st), Vaughan Fraser Batchelor (2nd), and Harold Lemao (3rd).
  • Top three degree recipients - (from left to right): Ingrid Atkins (3rd), Anton Steenkamp (1st), Daniella Visser (2nd).

2011 UJ Diversity Week: Staff Activities

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) employees celebrated Diversity Week from Monday, 19 to Friday, 23 September at the four campuses. Various cultural activities took place on different days at the four UJ campuses.
  • DFC: Gumboots dance.
  • DFC - employees representing IsiSwati culture.
  • DFC - Drummers watching employees dance.
  • DFC - Employees representing Tshivenda culture.
  • DFC - Employees representing the Indian culture.
  • DFC - Employees sharing potjie kos cooked by UJ employees during Diversity Week.
  • DFC - Tasting potjie kos.
  • DFC - Employees cooking.
  • DFC - The activities of the day attracted crowds.
  • DFC - UJ Corporate Communication distributed 'My Thumbs Up' cards and awarded points to employees.
  • DFC - Employees representing IsiXhosa group ululating.
  • DFC - Ms. Tamara Morgan at the IsiSwati stall during Diversity Week.
  • DFC - Employees portraying how women serve men in an African culture.
  • DFC - Employees dressed in Sesotho clothing
  • DFC - UJ also raised awareness of staff's well-being during Diversity Week.
  • DFC - Employees tested for HIV during Diversity week.
  • DFC - Employees dancing to Isindebele music.
  • DFC - Performance by a UJ employee representing the Zulu culture.
  • DFC - Dancing to traditional songs.
  • DFC - Employees dancing to IsiZulu rhythms.
  • DFC - Employees representing IsiSwati culture.
  • DFC - The Doornfontein Campus activities were well supported.
  • DFC - Judges of the potjie kos competition.
  • DFC - Employees representing Tshivenda pose with Dr. Joe Manyaka, Soweto Campus Director.
  • APK - Table C finished cooking and excited about their food.
  • APK - Food well cooked.
  • APK - It was a good party for everyone.
  • APK - Students also got the chance to buy and taste the food.
  • APK - Live a legacy, plant a tree.
  • APK - Instructions on how and what to recycle.
  • SWC - Batswana traditional dancers.
  • SWC - The audience watching a performance by men representing Southern Sotho culture.
  • SWC - Men dancing Kiba, one of Sesotho sa Lebowa's iconic traditional group dances.
  • SWC - Women dancing to Sesotho sa Lebowa (Sepedi) music wearing Sepedi traditional clothing.
  • SWC - A drummer dressed in Xhosa traditional clothing performs on stage.
  • SWC - The whole crew of performers that participated in Diversity Week.
  • SWC - Dibeke, an indigenous game, is played by both males and females.
  • SWC - Staff playing Dibeke (one of the indigenous games).
  • SWC - Employees playing indigenous games.
  • APK - Woema on wheels.
  • APB - Ms. Teolene Foster (IOHA) delivers a speech on HIV and AIDS.
  • APB - Mr. Atholl Kleinhans delivers a speech on People Living with HIV.
  • APB - Employees and students were taught about how they can protect themselves from the deadly disease - HIV and AIDS.

Diversity Week: International Student Festival 2011

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) annually hosts Diversity Week at its four campuses. During this time, UJ staff and students participate in various cultural events that bring all UJ community together. Diversity Week is usually celebrated around September. At this event, UJ international students showcased their traditions at the UJ Kingsway Campus.
  • Students representing Zimbabwe dancing on stage.
  • MCs: Banele Ncube (left) and Nyahsa Bhero (right).
  • Kenyan students showcasing a traditional wedding.
  • The audience was thrilled by the perfomances
  • Students in the audience were also wearing traditional attires.
  • International students representing Nigeria.
  • The vibrant students were excited about the event.
  • The sunny skies complimented the UJ fountain, creating a beautiful feeling with the water in it.
  • Ms Banele Ncube (MC).
  • Flags representing the countries participating in the festival.
  • The Kingsway Campus cleaners also enjoyed the festival.
  • UJ students came in numbers to experience the activities of the day.
  • The band called 'The Muffins' entertained the crowd with Jazz.
  • Holland was also represented at the festival.
  • Angola performing on stage.
  • Angola UJ students showcasing their traditional dance.
  • The audience saw a variety of cultural performances.
  • The annual International Festival is well supported.
  • Fire works reverberated the feeling of happiness at Kingsway Campus.
  • The audience.
  • It was as colourful as always.
  • The fountain created a beautiful space between the audience and the performances on stage.
  • Performance by Gabonese students.
  • Students representing Lesotho.
  • Lesotho.
  • Young African males wearing the colourful beads that represent the colours of Cameroon.
  • Students representing Rwanda and Burundi
  • Cameroon walks off the stage after performing.
  • The International Students Festival was beautiful.
  • UJ international student representing Tanzania, showcasing Tanzania's love for fashion.
  • Cameroon showcasing how the king is treated by the young females in the community.
  • The Muffins

NPC Launch at UJ 25 August 2011 

The National Planning Commission's (NPC) Chairperson and Minister in the Presidency, Trevor Manuel and fellow NPC commissioners launched the “NPC Jam” on Thursday 25th August at UJ. The “NPC Jam”, a live 72 - hour online discussion will take place from 28th September until 1 October 2011.
  • Various inspiring youth leaders shared their positive visions with UJ students about the kind of South Africa they would like to see in the year 2030.
  • Trevor Manuel speaks to UJ students in an open dialogue at the University's Arts Centre, about his future vision for South Africa in the year 2030.
  • Kholofelo Selepe, UJ SRC President, registers on the NPC Jam website, to join in as a member of the dialogue. The South African youth will be expressing their views for the positive change of the country on the Jam.
  • The inspiring DJ Sbu (real name Sibusiso Leope) registers on the NPC Jam, to become part of the positive change in the South Africa that the youth would like to see by the year 2030.
  • Two UJ students who would love to see South Africans express a different welcoming attitude towards "people with different capabilities" by the year 2030 and beyond. They are all for transformation.


2011 Discovery 702 Walk the Talk 

Some 570 University of Johannesburg (UJ) employees from various departments and faculties participated in the 2011 Discovery 702 Walk the Talk, the biggest charity event in South Africa. It is organised annually and it took place in the leafy suburbs of Johannesburg on Sunday, 24 July.
  • UJ Podiatry students at work in the Podiatry mobile clinic at the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.
  • Walking the talk.
  • UJ employees having an out of office conversation during Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.
  • UJ employees giving UJ the thumbs up during the 702 Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.
  • Foot soldiers from the Podiatry clinic at UJ.
  • Podiatry nurse treating feet of a UJ worker after walking 5km.
  • Diverse UJ staff members walking the talk in Johannesburg for charity.
  • Former boxing champion Baby Jake Matlala (left) and former Cricket bowler Shaun Pollock took part in Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.
  • Happy moments.
  • Happy moments for everyone
  • UJ Photographic Services
  • Give UJ the Thumbs Up
  • UJ and Varsity Cup mascots, Hoepie and Prof also participated in the charity walk.
  • UJ staff displaying their 5km medals after the walk.
  • PR Students at Corporate Communication department also took to the streets during the Discovery 702 Walk the Talk.


Open Day 2011

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) annually organises an Open Day at its four campuses: Kingsway, Doornfontein, Soweto, and Bunting Road. During Open Day, learners from various schools in Gauteng, and other parts of South Africa, spend a day at the University to learn and find information about careers offered by the Institution. This year’s Open Day was held on Saturday, 14 May.

  • Some of the items displayed at various stalls during Open Day.
  • UJ students showed the learners the talent of students performing in the arts (drama).
  • The Dean of the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment, Prof Marwala, engaged with learners at the stalls.
  • There were lectures and career counselling sessions for learners to make the right career choices.
  • Community Engagement tells how the University is involved with students and communities in Johannesburg and other areas.


Law Faculty 2011 Welcome Address

UJ’s Faculty of Law annually hosts a welcoming function for its post-graduate students at the University. The dean of the faculty, Professor Patrick O’Brien presents a welcome address for the current academic year, immediately after the students have registered and commenced with their studies. This year’s welcome address took place at the Arts Centre at the Kingsway Campus.
  • The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law Professor Patrick O'Brien presented a 2011 welcome speech at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus on Tuesday, 25 January.
  • Prof Patrick O'Brien, Executive Dean: Faculty of Law welcomes 2011 post-graduate students at the Kingsway Campus on Tuesday, 25 January.
  • The Executive Dean of the Faculty of Law Professor Patrick O'Brien presented a 2011 welcome speech at the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus on Tuesday, 25 January.


Launch of Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme

South Africa’s Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and the Department of Basic Education launched a Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Wednesday, 13 July 2011. The initiative is designed to strengthen Foundation Phase Teacher Education in South Africa’s public universities.
  • Mr. Nils Jansons, Professor Sarah Gravett, Dr. Dianne Parker, Dr. Whitfield Green, Dr. Berene Kramer, Professor Elbie Henning, and Mr. Richard Young at the launch of the Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme.
  • Professor Derek van der Merwe, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Human Resources and Institutional Planning, speaks at the launch of Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme at the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH).
  • Dr. Elbie Henning, Acting Head of of EU Delegation to South Africa, speaks at the launch of the Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme at UJ's STH.
  • South African Journal of Childhood Education given to the VIPs at the launch of Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme.
  • Prof Sarah Gravett, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education, thanking all the delegates who came to the launch and expressing a warmly welcome of the Foundation Phase Teacher Education Programme at UJ.


June 2011 Exams

Examinations for the first semester at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have kicked off. Students enrolling in various Degree and Diploma courses are put on paper what they have learned during the semester, working for access into the second semester. These students are enrolled in the Faculty of Management.
  • June exams at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have started. Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are closing the first semester with a bang.
  • June exams at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have started. Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are closing the first semester with a bang.
  • June exams at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have started. Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are closing the first semester with a bang.
  • June exams at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have started. Both Undergraduate and Postgraduate students are closing the first semester with a bang.


Governor Gill Marcus at Soweto Campus

The Governor of the South African Reserve Bank, Gill Marcus, addresses small and medium business owners at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Soweto Campus on the following:

  • The relationship between business and the South African Reserve Bank
  • The functions of the South African Reserve Bank
  • Inflation and economic growth
  • The South African Reserve Bank and the fight against poverty
  • The South African Reserve bank’s outreach programme

This took place on Tuesday, 29 March 2011, and was hosted by UJ’s Centre for Small Business Development.
  • Dr. Joe Manyaka (left), Ms. Gill Marcus (middle), and Dr. Thami Mazwai at Soweto Campus after Ms. Marcus' address
  • Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus speaks to Small and Medium Business owners at UJ Soweto Campus
  • Ms. Gill Marcus says government needs to look at what works before implementing nationalisation


First Series of 2011 Graduations

First series of graduations at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) takes place during the first week of March each year. Students completed their studies in carious courses graduate at the University’s Auditorium on the Kingsway Campus, where the Senate of the University hand qualifications to the students who are enrolled in different courses.
  • Parents, friends, colleagues and children of graduates offer support.
  • The UJ VC, Prof Ihron Rensburg, in the middle, with dignitaries from various campuses and faculties on stage.
  • The UJ Registrar, Prof Marie Muller, confers a degree in Social Sciences upon a UJ student.
  • Faculty of Humanities Dean, Prof Rory Ryan, announces names of graduates to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Ihron Rensburg during fisrt series of 2011 graduations.
  • UJ enrols over 10 000 professionals each year.


2011 Local Government Election Debates

The University of Johannesburg (UJ), in collaboration with the SABC news, hosted the 2011 Local Government Elections at the University’s Auditorium on the Kingsway Campus. The debates were broadcast live on SABC 1, SA fm, and SABC.com between 18:30 and 19:30 every Sunday, starting from Sunday, 27 February 2011 until the last Sunday before the voting day: 18 May. Various political experts participated in the debates.
  • 2011 Local Government Elections logo.
  • Prof Adam Habib analyses and poses questions on what the parties have done and not done in the past five years.
  • The ANC, IFP, and DA followers sing political songs in support of their parties.
  • From left to right: Prof Adam Habib UJ, Mr Vuyo Mvoko host, Mr Gwede Mantashe ANC, Ms Lindiwe Mazibuko DA, and Mr Bonginkinkosi IFP.
  • View of the auditorium from the stage during the election debates.


2011 Late Applications at DFC

Thousands of late applicants applying to be admitted to register for the 2011 academic year at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) flocking to the University to pursue a chance to further their studies. This took place in January 2011 and received much media attention.
  • Thousands of applicants applying to be admitted to register for the 2011 academic year at the UJ’s Doornfontein Campus.
  • Late (in red) applicant getting assistance from the UJ employee on his entrance requirements.
  • Long queues streched from inside the campuses to outside during late applicantions in January 2011.
  • Lining up in hopeful attempts to gain admission to register.


CSBD Public Lecture with Mr. Pravin Gordhan

South Africa’s Minister of Finance, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, visited UJ’s Soweto Campus to engage with small business owners on how the national budget, announced in late February 2011, will affect their businesses. This took place on Thursday, 10 March 2011.
  • Finance Minister, Mr. Pravin Gordhan, visited the Soweto community at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Thursday, 10 March 2011 to engage with small business owners on how the national budget announced in late February will affect their businesses.
  • The Minister of Finance in South Africa, Mr. Pravin Gordhan visited the Soweto community at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to engage with small business owners on how the national budget announced a in late February will affect their businesses.


Highgrove Florilegium 2011

The Archiving, Institutional Repository and Special Collections Department at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) acquired a limited edition of the Highgrove Florilegium, a prestige book illustrating the plants grown in His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales’ Highgrove Garden in Gloucestershire, England.
  • The University of Johannesburg (UJ) acquired a limited edition of the Highgrove Florilegium, a prestige book illustrating the plants grown in His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales’ Highgrove Garden in Gloucestershire, England.
  • The University of Johannesburg (UJ) acquired a limited edition of the Highgrove Florilegium, a prestige book illustrating the plants grown in His Royal Highness, The Prince of Wales’ Highgrove Garden in Gloucestershire, England.


ICASA Chairman, Dr. Stephen Mncube visits UJ's Soweto Campus

The Chairman of ICASA, Mr. Stephen Mncube, addresses Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) owners on Digital Migration in South Africa at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Soweto Campus on Wednesday, 25 May 2011.
  • Dr Stephen Mncube, engaged in conversations with small business owners on Digital Migration in South Africa in Soweto on Wednesday, 25 May 2011.


Minister Blade Nzimande meets Drivers of Business Centres

South Africa’s Minister of Higher Education, Dr. Bonginkosi Emmanuel "Blade" Nzimande, met with various stakeholders from twenty three universities in South Africa, at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The meeting was aimed to solicit funding of business centres at educational institutions to grow Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).
  • From left to right: Mr Thami Mazwai, Director of the Centre for Small Business Development; Dr Bonginkosi Emmanuel "Blade" Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Prof Daneel Van Lill, Executive Dean: Faculty of Management.
     
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