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Book Launch: What real economic transformation looks like?
On Tuesday, September 21, the University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Centre for Competition, Regulation and Economic Development (CCRED) hosted the launch for the book Structural Transformation in South Africa: The Challenges of Inclusive Industrial Develop … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 23, 2021
UJ’s Food Evolution Research Lab explores the environmental sustainability of plant-based diets
Experts say a more sustainable future could stem from plant-based diets. If we eat less meat, fish and dairy products, the demand for it becomes less, which means less impact on the environment. The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Food Evolution Res … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 22, 2021
UJ’s 4IR webinar series calls for automation to achieve digital transformation
The Humanities Distinguished 4IR webinar series is a virtual monthly meeting at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) where researchers interested in artificial intelligence (AI) can share their research. Presenters include both local speakers from UJ a … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 22, 2021
UJ pays tribute to the late Joburg mayor, Cllr Jolidee Matongo
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is deeply saddened by the untimely and tragic passing of the mayor of the City of Johannesburg, Cllr Jolidee Matongo. He died at the age of 46 on Saturday evening, 18 September 2021, in a road accident while travelli … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 22, 2021
Healthcare Simulation Week provides opportunity to raise awareness and improve safety in the industry
The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Faculty of Health Sciences celebrated Healthcare Simulation Week with an interactive discussion about the university’s Simulation Lab, current research trends and how to enrol for a formal qualification in PGDip C … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 21, 2021
Rising rugby stars, Brown and Williams, make Blitzboks debut in Canada, win title
Two University of Johannesburg (UJ) rugby players, Ronald Brown and Shaun Williams, shined in global HSBC World Rugby Sevens tournament in Vancouver, Canada, as part of the South Africa’s Sevens (7s) rugby team, the Blitzboks. The final took place at B … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 20, 2021
Intergenerational learning is the key to fostering harmony amongst generations
On Friday, September 17, 2021, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) Library hosted the webinar “The ‘new order’ – education and society” as part of the series, to discuss intergenerational learning which is believed to foster harmony among generations … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 20, 2021
Nicole van der Merwe takes silver in 2021 national cross-country championships
Nicole van der Merwe continued her stellar performances in middle distance running, scooping a silver medal in the women’s 4km run during the national cross-country championships in Amanzimtoti in KwaZulu-Natal on 18 September 2021. Van der Merwe, who … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 20, 2021
Lies, damn lies and statistics: Revision of South Africa’s GDP figures a reason to start effectively harnessing big data
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg, a member of the Namibia 4IR task Force and the author of ‘Leadership Lessons From the Books I Have Read’. He is on Twitter at @txm1971. He recently penned a … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 20, 2021
UJ Community Engagement student volunteers celebrate World Literacy Month
One of the problems with students who cannot read effectively is that they fail to grasp important concepts, score poorly on tests and examinations and ultimately, fail to meet educational milestones. Literacy skills allow students to seek out informa … Continued
Author: Alicia Venter Date: September 17, 2021