Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards 2023

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The University of Johannesburg’s (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi honoured some of the institution’s top performers in the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards for Teaching, Research, Innovation and Service.

The hybrid ceremony, held on Wednesday, 22 November 2023, at the Ubuntu Chambers on the Auckland Park Kingsway Campus, recognised eleven exceptional contributors from diverse faculties and support staff for their exemplary efforts throughout the year.

All the awardees here.

The video of the event here.

Thandiwe Sithole VC awards
Samuel Oluwafemi VC awards
Sabu Thomas VC awards
Arnold Bakker VC awards

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The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recognised the outstanding contributions of the University’s leaders in teaching, research, innovation, and service at the 2022 Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Awards, on Wednesday evening, 16 November 2022, following their outstanding performances for the year.

The hybrid ceremony was held at the Auckland Park campus and live-streamed on YouTube.

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Video of the award ceremony

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has recognised the outstanding contributions of the University’s leaders in research, teaching and learning at the 2021 Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Awards, on Thursday evening, 18 November 2021, following their outstanding performances for the year.

Ten academics and one support services staff received the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards.

The annual awards acknowledged the quality of innovation and excellence in education and research during one of the most challenging years of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Video of the awards ceremony

In 2020, 14 staff members were virtually honoured with the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards on Wednesday, 11 November.

The Vice-Chancellor’s Awards categories are Teaching, Research and Innovation, Book of the Year as well as Exceptional Service by support staff, going beyond the call of duty.

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More about Innovation of the Year

Video of the awards ceremony

Nine academic and one support services staff at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) received the Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards on Thursday evening, 14 November 2019, following their outstanding performances this year.

These accolades are annually awarded to staff members who excel in areas such as research, teaching and innovation, as well as for service beyond the call of normal duty.

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The Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards recognise the individuals who demonstrate outstanding achievements aligned to the University’s vision and values.

On Thursday, 15 November 2018, six staff members were honoured with the 2018 Vice Chancellor’s Distinguished Awards for teaching, research, and going beyond the call of duty.

In addition, this year also saw a Cornell University Professor of Law being recognised for his contribution towards a successful collaborative study programme abroad with UJ’s Faculty of Law.

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