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Employment policy, technology, and South Africa’s Future of Work
On 28 March 2025, the Southern Africa Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-TIED) programme ...

UJ’s Nickey Janse van Rensburg honoured for leadership in technology innovation
Ms Nickey Janse van Rensburg, Head of the UJ Process, Energy & Environmental Technology Stati...

Opinion: Are we ready to prepare teachers for the AI wave in education?
Sarah Gravett is a professor of teacher education and development; Dean van der Merwe a senior le...

UJ researchers honour indigenous knowledge in Bushmanland
Ethnobotanical research extends far beyond cataloguing plants or documenting Indigenous Knowledge...

UJ graduate turns passion for community development into a lifelong mission
We all have varied passions, things that set our proverbial souls on fire. For 21-year-old Kutloa...

UJ and Gauteng Department of Community Safety in drive to ensure safer spaces for students
In an effort to create safer environments for students, staff and the general public, the Univers...

Feature: A Milestone for Global Happiness – Centring Africa’s Wisdom in Well-being Research
Ramolokwane Malebo Ledwaba is a tutor and Masters student at the University of Johannesburg. On M...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 28 March 2025
Dear UJ community, One of the things that fills my heart with joy is seeing our staff, students a...

Pioneering green innovation in cancer treatment
On Wednesday, 26 March 2025, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the professorial inaugura...

UJ researchers uncover toxic legacy in Klip River, Soweto
UJ study reveals alarming levels of cancer-causing chemicals in Gauteng’s Klip River that might b...

Beyond the Buzzer: Ariane Bitchong’s journey from basketball court to graduation hall
The intersection of sport and academics demands a delicate balance, a lesson Ariane Bitchong lear...

UJ alumnus wins TIA Global Cleantech award for sustainable farming breakthrough
University of Johannesburg alumnus Mr Mogale Maleka has been awarded the prestigious Technology I...

UJ recognises Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu for his contribution to nation-building
On Monday, 24 March 2025 Professor Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu, a visionary leader whose life and work...

Okon, Nekhubui clinch gold as UJ athletes shine in ASA Grand Prix II
Shirley Nekhubui and Udeme Okon emerged as the only two University of Johannesburg (UJ) gold meda...

World Happiness Report highlights Africa’s resilience and Ubuntu
ATTENTION: News editors Media Release For Immediate Release Monday, 24 March 2025 On Thursday, 2...

Opinion: Navigating the future: Law meets the fourth industrial revolution
Letlhokwa Geoge Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He ...

UJ Centre for Neurodiversity champions inclusion at World Down Syndrome awareness symposium
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Centre for Neurodiversity hosted a landmark symposium on Th...

Opinion | Embracing diversity: A call for action on Down Syndrome Awareness Day
Letlhokwa Geoge Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. The...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 20 March 2025
Dear UJ community, This week, it was heartwarming to hear more distinguished individuals praising...
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