Nedbank funds innovation-focused research chair at University of Johannesburg
AchieversLatest newsResearchUniversity of Johannesburg October 2, 2020
Building on a long-standing relationship focused on strengthening the link between academia and industry, Nedbank and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have collaborated to establish a research chair. The new Nedbank Research Chair is headed up by Professor Terence van Zyl, a leading figure in data science, artificial intelligence... Read more
UJ Arts & Culture wins Best Theatre Set Design at Naledi Theatre Awards
Achieversarts and cultureGautengLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg September 22, 2020
The UJ Arts & Culture division within the Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture (FADA) won two awards at the 2020 Naledi Theatre Awards. The online event awarded creatives whose productions were staged in 2019. UJ Arts & Culture scooped awards for Best Theatre Set Design for their production, Metamorphosis staged in 2019 at... Read more
Dr Tebogo Mashifana- a role model for young women
AchieversGautengLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg August 12, 2020
According to an online article published on Lead5050.com, ambitious women need female role models who have been successful in order for young girls to be motivated to reach success in life. The author said: “Female role models are important for ambitious women. If we can’t look up and see women... Read more
UJ first SA university to add cloud accounting platform to syllabus
GautengLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg June 5, 2020
In a major boost for accountants of the future, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) has become the first tertiary education institution in South Africa to adopt Xero Learn. Developed by Xero, the global cloud accounting and small business platform, the aim of Xero Learn is to help drive innovation... Read more
Chancellor’s Medal for graduate investigating learners’ understandings about scientific
GautengLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg June 3, 2020
Penn Mafor, a Master’s graduate in the Faculty of Education has earned herself the highest student honour in the Faculty’s cohort of the 2020 autumn graduates, following her selection as the most meritorious study of 2019. Mafor passed her Master’s studies with distinction at the University of Johannesburg (UJ),... Read more
Training Hub at UJ helping to flatten the COVID-19 curve
GautengLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg May 28, 2020
Finding the balance between engineering passion and professionalism Resolution Circle, a training hub that prides itself on providing experiential learning opportunities to undergraduate electrical and mechanical engineering students, believes the current crisis is an opportune time to harness the passion of hobbyists and makers in South Africa and provide... Read more
Boost for UJ’s plans to establish a medical school
AchieversLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg March 10, 2020
Hopes for a medical school to be established at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently received a boost, with the Gauteng Provincial Government reaffirming its support for the project. MEC of Health, Dr Bandile Masuku, said his first three months in office has allowed the department to gain deeper insights... Read more
Dr Vic Nicolis awarded prestigious SAAB Bronze Medal
GautengUniversity of Johannesburg February 12, 2020
Dr Vic Nicolis, a PhD graduate of UJ’s Department of Botany and Plant Biotechnology, was awarded the Bronze Medal of the South African Association of Botanists (SAAB) for the Best PhD Thesis in Botany. This is the highest accolade awarded to a young scientist by the SAAB. He and his PhD Supervisor,... Read more
This year’s Corobrik regional architectural awards will showcase the current trends of a place in time through form and material. These awards have been made to four newly qualified architects who will go on to create legacy-defining buildings during their careers. At the University of Johannesburg Senzo Mamba was the... Read more
Taylor Dart learns from adversity
HockeyUniversity of Johannesburg November 11, 2019
Learning some hard lessons on how to handle adversity has been a key part of the University of Johannesburg hockey star Taylor Dart’s rise to the national level in his chosen sport. As he reflects on his goal of making the squad for next year’s Olympic Games in Japan,... Read more
