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Champion for women’s empowerment, Gloria Serobe awarded Honorary Doctorate
A champion of economic freedom for women, Gloria Tomatoe Serobe was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Johannesburg (UJ), during the virtual Autumn graduations. Gloria Serobe contributed significantly to the establishment of … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 17, 2021
UJ Athletes doing well at CGA 2021 Cross Country leagues
The Central Gauteng Athletics (CGA) has so far hosted two cross country league meetings on the 22nd of May and the 6th of June 2021. These meetings have given athletes a chance to qualify for the province’s upcoming championships which will be held at … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 16, 2021
Road to Tokyo Olympics: Mission achieved for UJ hockey star Kristen Paton
Out of the 26 women hockey players who were vying for a national team call-up to represent South Africa in the 2021 (2020) Tokyo Olympic Games, only 16 were selected. The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Kristen Paton was part of the selected players. … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 16, 2021
Mali’s coup d’état and instability in Africa
Dr Adeoye O Akinola is head of research and teaching at the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. He recently penned an opinion article that first appeared in The Star: 11 June 2021. On May 24, Malian interim … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 15, 2021
Pioneering property developer, Mr Khazamula Nkuna conferred Honorary Doctorate
“Mr Khazamula Michael Nkuna has a track record of pioneering development of property in previously disadvantaged areas.” Mr Khazamula Michael Nkuna, a South African entrepreneur, has received a University of Johannesburg (UJ) honorary Doctor of Philos … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 15, 2021
It’s all very well for performing artists to leave a rich legacy — but legacies don’t pay the bills
Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Academic (Designate) and former Executive Dean: Faculty of Law, University of Johannesburg. He recently penned an opinion article that first appeared in the Daily Maverick on 13 June 2021 … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 14, 2021
Renowned American scientist, Prof James Sylvester Gates awarded honorary doctorate
Prof James Sylvester Gates is one of the most influential figures in Theoretical Physics. The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has awarded an honorary doctorate to Prof James Sylvester Gates in recognition of his intellectual contributions of the highe … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 14, 2021
The youth must emancipate themselves, now, UJFM Youth Day Talk on 16 June 2021
When South Africans talk about June 16, the first thing that comes to young people’s minds is a “Public Holiday” and possibly, “Hector Peterson.” However, this is a significant day in the history of South Africa, marred with agony, bloodshed, and resi … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 11, 2021
Vice-Chancellor Message – 11 June 2021
Dear UJ Community “Excellence,” wrote Aristotle, “is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives. Choice, not chance, determines your destin … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 11, 2021
UJ honours inspiring civil rights activist, Sophia Theresa Williams-De Bruyn with Honorary doctorate
Sophia Theresa Williams-De Bruyn, an anti-apartheid activist, was conferred the title of Doctor Honoris Causa of Law at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), during the 2021 virtual graduation ceremonies. Ms Williams-De Bruyn was made an honorary doctor … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: June 10, 2021