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UJ ranked number #1 in South Africa and Africa in 2025 THE Impact Rankings
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has once again affirmed its global leadership in sustainable ...

UJ Scientist Tebogo Makhubela Joins Elite Group of National Geographic Explorers
Dr Tebogo Makhubela, a geologist, speleologist, and academic at the University of Johannesburg (U...

Resilience and perseverance: Athenkosi Fani’s journey to graduation
Athenkosi Fani’s life story is a true testament of resilience. He recently graduated with a Postg...

Opinion: The Missing Youth in the 7th administration of the SA Government of National Unity (GNU)
Ratlohogo Rafadi is a Research Associate under the SARChI Chair in African Diplomacy and Foreign ...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 13 June 2025
Dear UJ community, For several weeks now, motorists and pedestrians travelling along University R...

UJ empowers youth through practical experience and opportunity
Each year, on 16 June, South Africa commemorates Youth Day, a tribute to the young people who sto...

UJ hosts global higher education leaders at IAUP semi-meeting
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) hosted the semi-annual meeting of the International Associati...

Opinion: Digital Shadows: Unveiling the crisis of forced labour in the tech age
Letlhokwa Mpedi is the vice-chancellor and principal of the University of Johannesburg and a labo...

The Orange Link bridge shines bright as UJ turns 20
As the University of Johannesburg (UJ) celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2025, the Institution i...

UJ confers honorary doctorate on publishing pioneer Margaret Busby
“It’s a wonderful morning. How privileged I feel to be receiving this recognition from the ...

Get ready to cook up a storm: UJ & Lucky Star serve up a delicious new show
Hey Foodies and Future Chefs! Ever wish you could whip up super-tasty, affordable meals without s...

Comrades finisher: UJ Industrial Engineering student shares story
For 21-year-old UJ Industrial Engineering student, Andziso Bright, running has become both a shie...

UJ and Gauteng Health join forces to promote food safety
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently partnered with the Gauteng Department of Health in a...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 06 June 2025
Dear UJ community, Our university continues to set trends across various fields, including those ...

UJ Orange Impact Couture Fashion Show
It was a night of glitz, glamour and splendor as students, staff and special guests gathered for ...

UJ’s PARC welcomes Nigerian scholar for academic exchange and research collaboration
By: Prof. Olaniyi A. Fawole In support of African-led innovation and global academic exchange, th...

Dean’s merit list honours top FADA students
Top-performing students in the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) were recently celeb...

Vice-Chancellor Message – 30 May 2025
Dear UJ community, It is an important marker of progress for leaders to gather and reflect on the...

Active society, lasting change: Mantashe reflects on Barayi’s impact at UJ lecture
The secret to changing the lives of communities, is active citizenry. This was the sentiment shar...

Olympian Caitlin Rooskrantz graduates with BCom in Marketing, eyes future in sports empowerment
Growing up as an athlete in a minority sport, Caitlin Rooskrantz has long understood the challeng...
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41 097 | Undergraduate
86% | Module Success Rate
13 506 | Graduate Output
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RESEARCH
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336 | NRF-rated Researchers
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