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 2012 Photo Gallery 

Open Days - Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 May 2012
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) opened its doors to Grade 11 and 12 learners, parents and mature applicants from different provinces during Open Days last week Friday, 11 and Saturday, 12 May 2012.
  • Learners from different schools in South Africa learned about courses on offer at UJ during Open Day.
  • The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture displayed its artworks during Open Days.
  • Learners walked from stall to stall at the Bunting Road Campus’ School of Tourism and Hospitality, finding information on courses offered at the University.
  • A learner listens attentively as a UJ staff member gives him information during Open Day.
  • Professor Ihron Rensburg, UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal, offers a word of advice to a learner during UJ Open Day.
  • Learners wanting to pursue a career in Accountancy at UJ, ask questions during Open Day.
  • School learners flocked to UJ to get information on degrees and diplomas that UJ offers.
  • After a lengthy but informative day at UJ, learners relax outside the Kingsway Campus A-block.
  • Learners who are interested in pursuing a career in Engineering seek information at the Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment ‘stall.
  • UJ offers diplomas in Civil Engineering and Mining study areas at the Doornfontein Campus.
  • Thousands of learners flocked to the UJ Soweto Campus to gather information on courses that the University offers.
  • Learners reflecting on UJ’s many career options available.
  • UJ Bunting Road Campus welcomed large groups of learners during Open Days.
  • The Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture attracts more prospective students each year with the courses on offer.
  • During UJ’s Open Days, a UJ staff member from the Department of Chemistry displays to learners how he does his work in laboratory.
Department of Radiography Prize-Giving - 19 April 2012
The Department of Radiograhy awarded prizes to its top achieving first, second, third and honours students at a function held on Thursday, 19 April 2012 at the Council Chambers.
  • Standing = Fatima Bhyat, Mary-Rose Ngubane, Amanda Louw, Lynne Hazell, Collen Mbambo, Caslina Mda, Lucky Chipeya, Sue Olsson 
= Seated = Shonelle Britton, Louisa Mokoena, Tracey Pieterse, Barbara van Dyk, Fathima Mulla, Heather Lawrence.
  • Nicole Grafin von Platen Hallermund won six out of eight nominated Radiography awards.
  • UJ Radiography prize winners of 2012.
University of Johannesburg (UJ) collaboration with the Appalachian State University, USA - 2012
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has partnered with the Appalachian State University, USA on business related issues. Both the universities' management met on Monday and Tuesday, 12-13 March 2012 in taking their partnership to the next level.
  • From left: Prof Jesse Lutabingwa (Appalachian State University), Dr Pinkie Mekgwe (UJ) Ms Jennifer Harley (Appalachian State University) Prof Anthony Calamai (College of Arts and Sciences), and Prof Fred Whitt (College of Health Sciences).
Minister Trevor Manuel addresses small and medium business owners during CSBD's Soweto Conversation Series - 28 March 2012
Minister in the Presidency Trevor Manuel, also Chairperson of the National Planning Commission (NPC), addressed small business owners at UJ's Centre for Small Business Development (CSBD) Soweto Conversation Series on Wednesday, 28 March 2010. Manuel was talking about the future of the National Development Plan (NDP) and the aspirations of the NPC for South Africans.
  • Form left: Prof Daneel van Lill, Minister Trevor Manuel, and Dr Thami Mazwai, present at  a lecture by Manuel at CSBD’s Soweto Conversation Series at UJ’s Soweto Campus.
  • Minister Trevor Manuel says getting South Africa’s education system right will enable people to learn to create solutions for the country.
  • Trevor Manuel, Minister in the Presidency, told small and medium business owners in Soweto that South Africa requires active citizens who are ready to raise issues that bother their communities, to make the country a better place to live in.
UJ Staff Day - 16 March 2012
(UJ)'s staff members celebrated the University's annual Staff Day at the AW Muller stadium on the Bunting Road Campus on Friday, 16 March 2012.
  • UJ staff happily followed the line to receive a gift hamper, which included a packed lunch and a comfy winter blanket, as a token of appreciation.
  • Despite pouring rain, UJ employees gathered at the AW Muller stadium for a celebratory staff day.
  • UJ staff members enjoying the live jazz band music, played during the Staff Day on Bunting Road Campus.
  • The jazz band Jazzania performed during the annual Staff Day, and played jazzy tunes to entertain staff members.
  • Professor Ihron Rensburg (left), UJ’s Vice-Chancellor and Principal, enjoys a chat with one of the UJ staff members.
  • Bright smiles of happy UJ employees.
  • Professor Derek van der Merwe, UJ’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Human Resources and Institutional Planning, addressed UJ staff members and thanked them for their continued support and hard work.
University of Johannesburg (UJ) collaborates with the University of Malaysia, Perlis (UniMAP)
The University of Malaysia, Perlis (UniMAP) paid the University of Johannesburg (UJ) a visit recently, to collaborate with UJ on Engineering and Business related issues.
  • From left: Dr Syaharom Abdullah, Dean for the Centre for International Affairs at UniMAP; Prof Ihron Rensburg, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UJ and Dr Zul Azhar Zahid Jamal, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Internationalisation at UniMAP.
Biochemistry and PsyCaD Shavathon 2012
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Department of Biochemistry students raised more than R8 600, 00 in funds, by shaving and spray-painting UJ students’ and staff members’ hair, in support of raising cancer awareness. This was the first cancer awareness campaign undertaken by the department at Kingsway Campus on Friday, 02 March 2012.
  • PsyCaD Peer Buddies pose for a picture after they finished spray-painting students’ hair during the CANSA Shavathon at UJ.
  • UJ male student having his head shaved during the CANSA Shavathon, to support cancer awareness initiative.
  • UJ student has her head spray-painted during the CANSA Shavathon at UJ, to show support for people affected by cancer.
  • UJ student has his head spray-painted during the CANSA Shavathon at UJ, to show support for people affected by cancer.
2012 Varsity Cup - UJ vs NMMU 20 February 2012
The UJ rugby team played its third match in the 2012 Varsity Cup tournament against NMMU. UJ won the match by 48-18 at the UJ stadium in Westdene on Monday, 20 February 2012.
  • UJ player scores a try against NMMU in UJ’s third 2012 Varsity Cup game at UJ stadium in Westdene.
  • UJ dancers in an exciting performance for the spectators during the 2012 Varsity Cup rugby game at UJ stadium in Westdene.
  • UJ player manoeuvres skilfully through the NMMU players, as UJ played a splendid match, winning by 48-18 at UJ stadium in Westdene.
  • UJ player takes up a free kick against NMMU during UJ’s third match in the 2012 Varsity Cup tournament at UJ’s Westdene stadium.
  • UJ formed a firm wall against NMMU as they conceded 18 points against NMMU, but managed to strike 48 points to secure a safe spot in the Varsity Cup competition at the UJ stadium in Westdene.
  • UJ Cheer leaders perform dazzling gymnastic tricks in front of the crowd at the UJ stadium, during a 2012 Varsity Cup match between UJ and NMMU.
  • UJ dancers (in black and orange) joining forces with People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) girls (in pink), in the POWA campaign against abuse at a Varsity Cup match between UJ and NMMU.
  • Hoepie (UJ Sport mascot) joins in the singing of the national anthem before the start of a 2012 Varsity Cup game between UJ and NMMU.
2012 Varsity Cup - UJ vs UCT 13 February 2012
The 2012 Varsity Cup rugby tournament kicked off on Friday, 27 January 2012 and will run until end of March. UJ lost to TUKS by 8-23 in the first game and won the second and third matches against UCT by 29-15 and NMMU by 48-18, respectively.
  • UJ rugby team proved their readiness for the 2012 Varsity Cup tournament, by beating UCT by 29-15 at the UJ rugby stadium in Westdene on Monday, 13 February 2012.
  • Hoepie, the UJ Sport mascot, entertained the rugby fans at the UJ stadium during a match between UJ and UCT rugby teams.
  • The UJ rugby team sings the national anthem prior to the start of the game against UCT at the UJ rugby stadium in Westdene on Monday, 13 February 2012.
  • UJ (in orange) and the UCT (in white) rugby teams sing the national anthem together with rugby fans before the start of their second clash on Monday, 13 February 2012 at the UJ rugby stadium in Westdene.
  • The UJ rugby team showed character against UCT during UJ’s second match into 2012 Varsity Cup tournament on Monday, 13 February 2012.
  • A UJ player goes up against a UCT player during the second game into 2012 Varsity Cup at UJ rugby stadium in Westdene on Monday, 13 February 2012.
  • The UJ rugby team runs into the stadium before the start of the match between UJ and University of Cape Town (UCT) at UJ stadium in Westdene on Monday, 13 February 2012.
Academic Opening and First Year Students' Welcome 2012
In welcoming new students at the 8th Academic Opening of the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Friday, 10 February 2012, Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Prof Ihron Rensburg, told the first year students to begin a new life journey centred on higher learning and the making, sharing and spreading of knowledge.
  • Prof Bobby Mandew, Executive Director: Student Affairs, speaks to the first year students and their parents during the 2012 Academic Opening and First Year Students Welcome.
  • Students from the Hector Peterson Residence on Soweto Campus.
  • Prof Ihron Rensburg, Vice-Chancellor of UJ, delivers a keynote address in welcoming the first year students at Soweto Campus during the UJ 2012 Academic Opening.
  • Parents, first year and senior students at UJ, packed the Imbizo building during the 2012 Academic Opening on Soweto Campus.
  • Students at Lebone residence (from APK campus) thrilled the audience with songs during the Academic Opening at Soweto Campus.
  • Prof Ihron Rensburg, Vice-Chancellor of UJ, leading the procession to the stage during the 2012 Academic Opening and First Year Students' Welcome at Soweto Campus.
Raymond Ackerman Academy Class of 2011 graduates
Raymond Ackerman, founder and patron of the UJ/Raymond Ackerman Academy of Entrepreneurial Development, addressed the group of 61 students and handed out graduation certificates at the UJ’s Soweto Campus on Tuesday, 07 February 2012.
  • From left: Mlindelwa Mahlangu (student representative), Prof Jane Spowart, Ntombi Mthethwa(also student representative), Dr Thami Mazwai, Mr Raymond Ackerman, Ms Euginia Mabuza, Dr Mike Herrington and Mlungisi Richard Mashinini (best academic student).
  • Best performing students in the Raymond Ackerman Academy Class of 2011 graduates.
RAG 2012
About 3 500 UJ students paraded six colourful floats during the RAG procession, along Beyers Naude Road, from APK to Cresta shopping centre on Saturday, 4 February 2012.
  • UJ students paraded six colourful floats during the RAG procession, along Beyers Naude Road, from APK to Cresta shopping centre.
  • Students gesture with donation tins as they walk from APK to Cresta during RAG 2012.
  • Students on top of a truck during the RAG procession on their way from APK to Cresta shopping centre.
BHP Billiton to fund Small Business Enrichment Programme (SBEP) at CSBD
The Small Business Enrichment Programme (SBEP), offered by UJ's Centre for Small Business Development (CSBD), affords small business owners an opportunity to grow and strengthen their businesses. The cost of the programme is R15 000.00, and BHP Billiton committed to sponsor 90% of this fee. Participants are encouraged to pay the remaining 10%, as a commitment fee to the programme.
  • Small business owners registered for the Small Business Enrichment Programme (SBEP) with Dr Thami Mazwai (Front row: far right) and Ms Felleng Yende, Senior Manager of Transformation: BHP Billiton (left of Dr Mazwai) at Soweto Campus.
  • Ms Felleng Yende, Senior Manager of Transformation: BHP Billiton, and Dr Thami Mazwai, Director of Centre for Small Business Development, after their meeting with the registered small business owners at Soweto Campus.