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UJ’s Prof Nicolette Houreld explores the effects of Photobiomodulation on diabetic wound healing
The development of a painless, non‐invasive and faster way to diabetic wound healing is at the forefront of research. Photobiomodulation (PBM), which is the non-thermal application of light at specific wavelengths, has been shown to speed up healing of … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: May 10, 2021
VC Newsletter 07-05-2021
Dear UJ Community Some recent incidents and developments in our beloved country remind me of one of my favourite African proverbs: “It’s out of ignorance that a goat will attend a leopard’s party.” For instance, a colleague recently told me about a fun … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: May 7, 2021
UJ law students win top Moot Court competition
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Faculty of Law continued its proud tradition of excellence in public interest law, emerging as South African National Champion at the Public Interest Law Moot Court finals on 16 April 2021. Hosted by the University o … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: May 6, 2021
We are all prisoners of crime — and the SAPS must be held accountable
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 published in The Daily Maverick, 04 May 2021. Like many ot … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: May 5, 2021
UJ academics nominated for 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards
Four academics from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have been nominated in the 23rd national 2020/2021 National Science and Technology Forum (NSTF-South32 Awards), the premier research awards in South Africa. The nominees are: Prof Samuel Oluwatob … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: May 3, 2021
Vice-Chancellor Message – 30 April 2021
Dear UJ Community Life, as we know it, is full of strange and interesting coincidences. This week, as I began reading the novel A Man of the People by renowned Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe, real life began to resonate with the book. The Presid … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: April 30, 2021
UJ shines at the KZN Netball Awards
Two University of Johannesburg (UJ) students were recognised for their outstanding performances in netball. Nomfundo Mngomezulu and Tarle Mathe received two prestigious accolades at the KwaZulu-Natal Netball Awards this past weekend, on Saturday, 17 A … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: April 29, 2021
Boutros-Ghali’s huge contribution to Egypt and the world should not be forgotten
Professor Adekeye Adebajo is Director of the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation. He recently penned an opinion article that featured in the Business Day: 26 April 2021 Five years ago, Boutros Boutros-Ghali, … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: April 29, 2021
UJ continues winning streak against UFS (Shimlas) in FNB Varsity Cup
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) rugby team continued a winning streak in the fifth round of the 2021 Varsity Cup tournament against the University of Free State (UFS) Shimlas on Tuesday, 27 April 2021. Finishing with a 34-32 lead, the match was a … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: April 29, 2021
UJ study shows that genetically engineered proteins could transform wastewater treatment
A group of local scientists from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) are paving the way for advancements in wastewater management. They have cross-linked a genetically modified protein to biodegradable cal … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: April 29, 2021