Nobel Laureate Prof Omar Yaghi’s legacy strengthens UJ’s global scientific partnerships
The announcement of Professor Omar Yaghi of the University of California, Berkeley, as a 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry laureate has resonated strongly with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), following his 2024 engagement with the institution during the launch of the Berkeley Global Science Institute (BGSI) Africa Node. Prof Yaghi shares the Nobel Prize with […]
UJ honours iconic poet Antjie Krog for her lifelong contribution to Literature and Language
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has conferred an honorary doctoral degree on acclaimed South African poet, writer, and academic Antjie Krog, in recognition of her extraordinary contribution to literature, language, and public thought. The honorary degree was awarded during one of the University’s Spring Graduation ceremonies. Widely celebrated for her powerful voice and creative courage, […]
UJ students win R1 million for groundbreaking solution to tackle child hunger
A team of bright young people, including a University of Johannesburg (UJ) student, has taken top honours at a pioneering hackathon hosted by UJ and KFC, aimed at finding innovative ways to combat child hunger in South Africa. The winning team, Cntrl-Alt-Del-Hunger, walked away with R1 million in seed funding for their forward-thinking approach to […]
Opinion: South Africans who blow the whistle face retaliation and murder: their stories over five decades
Dr Ugljesa Radulovic is a Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology at the University of Johannesburg. Tina Uys is Professor of Sociology, University of Johannesburg. They recently penned an opinion article that first appeared in The Conversation on October 7, 2025. South Africa’s long history of wrongdoing spans from Willem Adriaan van der […]
UJ Cross-Country team takes third at USSA 2025 Championships
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Athletics team clinched a strong third-place finish at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Cross-Country Championships held at Tshwane University of Technology on Saturday, 4 October 2025. The “Orange Army” secured a total of eight medals – one gold, five silver, and two bronze – placing them just two medals […]
UJ to confer an Honorary Doctoral Degree on Antjie Krog
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS MEDIA ADVISORY For immediate release Tuesday, 07 October 2025 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) will confer an honorary doctoral degree on Antjie Krog legendary poet and public intellectual. This honour recognizes her courageous and creative lifetime efforts. The conferral will take place on Wednesday, 08 October 2025. Conferral ceremony details: Date: Wednesday, 08 […]
Diageo and UJ partner with YES4YOUTH to Launch Hospitality Internship
Hospitality students in Johannesburg are set to gain invaluable work experience at some of the city’s top establishments, thanks to the newly bolstered Learning for Life internship program. This initiative, spearheaded by global giant Diageo South Africa in partnership with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), has now expanded its reach with the crucial support of […]
Vice-Chancellor Message – 03 October 2025
Dear UJ community, As we welcome the warmer days of spring, I am delighted to share several exciting developments and achievements across our University community. Celebrating Academic Excellence at Spring Graduations It is with immense pride that I announce the commencement of our Spring/Summer Graduation ceremonies. Over the coming weeks, we will celebrate thousands of […]
UJ to host Symposium on Global Peace and the Role of Middle Powers and Universities
MEDIA ADVISORY News editors and Education Reporters For immediate release Thursday, 02 October 2025 The Qatar–South Africa Centre for Peace and Intercultural Understanding (CPIU) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), Faculty of Humanities, cordially invites media representatives to a timely and crucial hybrid symposium. Titled: ‘From the UN’s Pact for the Future to Everyday Actions for […]
UJ researcher spearheads 2025 SETAC conference
ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS & REPORTERS Media Release For immediate release Wednesday, 01 October 2025 The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), conference is taking place at the Sandton Convention Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. Spearheaded by the current SETAC Africa Vice President, Dr Tarryn Lee Botha, the SETAC 9th World Congress chair from the University of […]