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Happening at UJ: The Multilingual Language Services Office and the Department of African Languages hosted the 2026 UJ Prizes for African Languages. A commendation was presented to each winner.
Mr Sifiso Oscar Zwelihle Mkhize - recipient of the UJ Prize in isiZulu for his novel 'Impilo Engcono'
UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Division for Global Engagement launched the reimagined Africa By Bus Plus (ABB+), hosting guests and the programme’s alumni to celebrate the many years of its success and the possibilities of its future.
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UJ NEWS: The European Academy of Optometry and Optics (EAOO) has awarded a Fellowship to UJ Optometry lecturer Mr Sanele Buthelezi.
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UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg's (UJ) Facilities Management division walked away with five of the eight awards at the Higher Education Facilities Management Association of Southern Africa (HEFMA) 25th Anniversary Awards.
The awards ceremony was part of HEFMA’s annual general conference, held at the University of Botswana in Gaborone this week.
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Today, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) is at the 9th edition of the Media Freedom Festival, hosted by @moxiiafrica at the @goetheinstitut.
As South Africa prepares for the 2026 Local Government Elections, this year’s festival tackles critical issues of mis- and disinformation, media freedom and accountability, highlighting the importance of credible information in strengthening democracy.
UJ’s Prof. Prinola Govenden shares more about what to expect over the next three days.
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UJ RESEARCH: The primary driver of economic development, social equity, and environmental sustainability is transport, says UJ's Professor Rose Luke.
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UJ RESEARCH: Researchers at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) have developed a model showing that a resilient rooftop solar energy system with storage is feasible for mid-sized commercial facilities in the city.
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UJ STUDENT NEWS: The University of Johannesburg is celebrating the achievements of two Grade 11 learners from the UJ Academy Maths, Science and ICT School of Specialisation in Gauteng, who were finalists at the 2026 Eskom Expo for Young Scientists International Science Fair (ISF).
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UJ STUDENT NEWS: Dipuo Thobakgale, a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) candidate in Chemistry at the University of Johannesburg (UJ), was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to undertake research at The Ohio State University (OSU) in the United States.
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UJ GRADUATIONS: Justice Sisi Khampepe forms part of a group of eight eminent individuals from across sectors ranging from education, business, and sport, whom the University conferred honorary doctorates on for their outstanding contributions to society
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UJ GRADUATIONS: UJ conferred a PhD Honoris Causa on Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation and Education Above All, in recognition of her work defending human rights, placing children’s education at the centre of global policy, and investing in progress and social reform.
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This Heritage Month, @go2uj announced the winners of the UJ Book Prizes across languages.
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See the winners here:
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