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UJ’s virtual reality experience resurrects the vibrant community of Sophiatown decades after its destruction
In a pioneering initiative, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) together with the Trevor Huddleston Memorial Centre (THMC) unveils an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) experience, led by Izak Potgieter. This groundbreaking project revives the soul and ch … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 26, 2024
Vice-Chancellor Message – 26 April 2024
Tomorrow, 27 April 2024, marks exactly 30 years since our country’s first democratic elections. I still remember that day vividly when I readied myself to vote for the first time, as the nation prepared to step out into an entirely new South Africa. It … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 26, 2024
UJ’s Technology Transfer and Culture in Africa project receives funding from Notre Dame–IBM Technology Ethics Lab
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s innovative project, “Technology Transfer and Culture in Africa: Large Scale Models in Focus,” led by Professor Catherine Botha of the department of Philosophy, with top-ranking graduate students in AI Ethics, Frank … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 26, 2024
UJ Senior Men’s Cricket reclaim the Enza Premier A League championship
Ryan Maritz became the star of the show in the final showdown of the 2023/2024 Enza Premier A Club League as the University of Johannesburg (UJ) were crowned champions with a 337/5 win over the GH Old Edwardians (336/7). Maritz was named Player of the … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 22, 2024
Vice-Chancellor Message – 19 April 2024
This week, I was reminded of one of the crown jewels of our university when UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) visited Funda UJabule School, UJ’s pioneering institution in teacher education and research. The schoo … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 22, 2024
UJ Press book wins prestigious theological publication prize
Three Dominicans, Frs Mike Deeb, Mark James, and Br Philippe Denis, have received the prestigious Andrew Murray Desmond Tutu Prize for their editorship of “Reluctant Prophet: Tributes to Albert Nolan,” published by the University of Johannesburg (UJ) P … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 22, 2024
UJ’s ‘Double Our Future Impact’ initiative receives boost from the Alistair Mokoena Education Fund, empowering students
In December 2022, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) launched the ‘Double Our Future Impact’ campaign, intensifying its commitment to aiding students facing financial obstacles. This initiative has resulted in raising R6.3 million and positively impac … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 22, 2024
UJ recognised as one of South Africa’s premier universities for Science, Engineering, and Hospitality
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) continues to solidify its position as a beacon of academic excellence, securing its status as one of South Africa’s leading institutions. The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject, rel … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
Vice-Chancellor Message – 12 April 2024
On Wednesday afternoon, just as I was departing the scenic UJ Island in the Vaal and heading back to the Auckland Park Kingsway campus, I was met with good news. Our University has once again achieved a strong showing in the prestigious global universi … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
SA’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile charms youth in celebration of three decades of democracy
Load shedding will be over before the end of this year (2024). This was the pronouncement by Deputy President, Hon. Paul Mashatile, when he delivered a distinguished special lecture at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. He w … Continued
Author: Lutendo Tshifura Date: April 12, 2024
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