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UJ leads African voice at Global U21 Leaders Summit in Glasgow
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (319+ words) The University of Johannesburg (UJ) represented South Africa and the African continent at the 2026 U21 Leaders Summit held in Glasgow in April 2026, where global university leaders engaged on the future of higher education in a time of rapid change. UJ is…...
University of Johannesburg and DSTI Partner to Advance Science and Innovation
2+ week, 1+ day ago (318+ words) The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi, recently welcomed a delegation from the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI) to explore new avenues for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Led by Director-General Dr. Mlungisi Cele, the…...
UJ confirmed as the leading university on the African continent
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (205+ words) The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has secured its position as a leading university on the African continent across multiple global ranking systems, with the latest 2026 ranking results affirming its sustained ascent, continental dominance and expanding global authority. In the inaugural…...
Governance backslide risks SA tourism recovery, a UJ study finds
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (812+ words) Tourist spending in South Africa has been gradually recovering since the 2020 pandemic, but a new study from the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Excelia Business School in France suggests this rebound may be more fragile than it appears, with three…...
UJ Leads Africa in Finance Excellence: University of Johannesburg Wins 2025 CIMA FLP University Excellence Award
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (239+ words) In May 2022, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) made history by becoming the first university in South Africa to launch the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Finance Leadership Program (FLP). Lead Advisor from CIMA, Kabelo Nkadimeng congratulated the University; "Congratulations on…...
Integrate universities into the Primary Health Care agenda for a transformation of the sector, urges Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi - University of Johannesburg News
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (763+ words) Integrate universities into the Primary Health Care agenda for a transformation of the sector, urges Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi'UJ News Integrate universities into the Primary Health Care agenda for a transformation of the sector, urges Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi Universities must be…...
Vice-Chancellor Message " 06 March 2026 - University of Johannesburg News
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (118+ words) Second Primary Health Care Congress In addition, the UJ delegation had a courtesy call with the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) team to discuss areas of mutual interest and collaboration. The AAS team was led by the Executive Director, Professor…...
UJ hemp brick innovation signals a new era for sustainable rural housing in South Africa
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (244+ words) South Africa's housing crisis is no longer just about numbers. It is about dignity, climate resilience and the urgent need to build smarter, especially in rural communities where infrastructure backlogs, energy poverty and rising construction costs collide. Hemp is a…...
UJ and Rescue South Africa showcase the power of global partnerships in Mozambique disaster response
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (507+ words) Global partnerships are critical to strengthening disaster relief and humanitarian response. This was the overarching message when the University of Johannesburg (UJ) welcomed back staff members recently deployed to Mozambique as part of an emergency disaster response mission. The six-person…...
Media invited to engage with UJ staff involved in Mozambique flood rescue mission
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) ATTENTION: NEWS EDITORS & EDUCATION REPORTERS" Media Advisory" For immediate release Tuesday, 27 January 2026 The University of Johannesburg (UJ) invites members of the media to engage directly with staff members who have returned from an international flood rescue mission in Mozambique, where…...