Traits of a true leader in an era of economic & political instability
Latest newsUniversity of Johannesburg January 18, 2019
Leading a University in an era of difficulties arising from political and economic instability poses a serious challenge. It is therefore important for leaders of these institutions of higher learning to uphold values that serve as guidelines in their jobs. This is the view of Professor Tshilidzi Marwala, the... Read more
University of Johannesburg student wins Corobrik regional architecture award
AchieversUniversity of Johannesburg January 16, 2019
Clay brick is a building material with an ancient history and a bright future – and the 32nd Corobrik Architectural Student of the Year Award is part of ongoing investment in the future of construction and design in South Africa. Elao Martin from the University of Johannesburg is the... Read more
Varsity cup: Swartbooi wants to continue UJ rugby legacy
RugbyUniversity of Johannesburg January 15, 2019
Dewey Swartbooi is ready to continue a strong rugby legacy at the University of Johannesburg after being appointed as the Varsity Cup team’s head coach for 2019. The former Boland and Bulls centre takes over from Werner Janse van Rensburg, who enjoyed considerable success in his time as the... Read more
Hard work pays off for University of Johannesburg rugby star
RugbyUniversity of Johannesburg December 11, 2018
Rugby star Wian Conradie says hard work was the key to success during his five years at the University of Johannesburg after recently being recognised for his dedication on and off the field. At the varsity’s annual awards gala function in October the 24-year-old Namibian was voted UJ’s student-athlete... Read more
University of Johannesburg: Hard work pays off for UJ soccer star
University of JohannesburgVarsity Sports October 24, 2018
University of Johannesburg soccer star Thato Letsose believes she is reaping the dividends after consistent hard work saw her named the varsity’s Sportswoman of the Year this month. The 22-year-old sport psychology student, who made her debut for the South African women’s team this year, has enjoyed a stellar... Read more
UJ Professors named among the 2018 A-Rated NRF researchers
AchieversResearchUniversity of Johannesburg September 28, 2018
Two academics from the University of Johannesburg UJ) have been named among the recipients of the 2018 National Research Foundation (NRF) top honours awards in the science and research field. Professor Jan Dirk Kramers from the Department of Geology and Prof Anthony Onwuegbuzie, a Distinguished Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Education,... Read more
UJ’s Pienaar takes silver at world varsity squash champs
SquashUniversity of Johannesburg September 27, 2018
Squash star Alexa Pienaar kept the University of Johannesburg flag flying high when she won the silver medal at the World University Squash Championships women’s event earlier this month. The 24-year-old UJ player produced one of the best performances by a South African at the tournament, played in Birmingham,... Read more
UJ researchers make interesting discovery in Hypatia stone
Must-ReadResearchUniversity of Johannesburg January 15, 2018
Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have found exotic micro-mineral compounds in the ‘Hypatia’ stone that are not known to occur on Earth, elsewhere in the solar system or in known meteorites or comets. Professor Jan Kramers and Dr Georgy Belyanin from the UJ PPM Research Centre at... Read more
UJ, Paragon Architects partnership looks to unearth emerging African design talent
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of Johannesburg September 27, 2017
The Graduate School of Architecture (GSA) at the University of Johannesburg is delighted to announce a brand new partnership with Paragon Architects, one of the country’s leading architecture firms. The Group’s generous sponsorship of the GSA’s Summer Show, which takes place on Thursday, 30 November 2017, in the GSA’s... Read more
