UJ News

UJ GRADUATIONS: Limpopo-born Moses Makhadi has accomplished a noteworthy milestone by becoming the first person in his family to earn a university degree: news.uj.ac.za/news/from-diep… #UJGraduations2026 #UJGrads

UJ GRADUATIONS: Dr Lynne Janette Hazell, a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences, received a massive ovation during her graduation ceremony. It was the applause and ululation from her former students cheering her on as she crossed the stage: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-lectur… #UJGraduations #UJGrads2026 #UJ

UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg hosted its inaugural Neurodiversity Career Fair recently. Supported by the Paul and Humile Mashatile Foundation, the Gauteng Department of Education, and the Fathers of Children with Neurodiversity organisation: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-hosts-…

UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg (UJ) recently celebrated its growing relationship with the Johannesburg Chinese Consulate through a meet and greet held at the University’s Ubuntu Chambers on its Auckland Park Kingsway campus: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-and-ch…

UJ NEWS: On 23 March 2026, Prof Admire Mare from the University of Johannesburg issued a pointed challenge to Big Tech, governments, and academia about AI systems: news.uj.ac.za/news/a-new-glo…

UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg’s (#UJ) School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) honoured its top-performing students at the annual Top Achievers Awards Ceremony, recognising excellence in the 2025 academic year while highlighting the critical role of industry partnerships in shaping a future-ready workforce: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-celebr…

UJ Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Letlhokwa Mpedi has called for bold transformation across African universities to meet evolving continental and global demands. Speaking at the Times Higher Education African Universities Summit 2026, a leading platform bringing together university leaders, policymakers, and global higher education experts, Prof. Mpedi emphasised the urgency of reimagining the future of higher education on the continent. Read more: 👇 news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-vice-c…

A joyous moment during the #UJGraduations session

Ms Tryphosa Ramano dedicates her honorary doctorate to her grandmother, mother, daughters, and young women "You belong and I belong. I will wear this 'crown' as a covenant to keep showing up and building."

The University of Johannesburg of Johannesburg will today confer an Honorary Doctorate on Ms Tryphosa Ramano. #UJGraduations2026 #UJGraduations

Good morning from the University of Johannesburg 🎓 Today we celebrate excellence as UJ confers an Honorary Doctorate on financial visionary, Tryphosa Ramano. A trailblazer. A leader. A legacy in motion. #UJGraduations #UJGrads2026 #UJHonoursRamano

Francois Pienaar says he was able to stand on the shoulders of giants. This has led him to become who he is and to be standing here today. He encourages the graduating students to become critical thinkers, to love themselves, to surround themselves with energisers, be worth the mimic, and be giving. "It's in giving that we are able to receive"

The University of Johannesburg will today confer an Honorary Doctorate on rugby legend Francois Pienaar. The former @Springboks captain said he was excited to be honoured, adding that it felt like a full circle moment to come back to the university that started it all for him. #UJGraduations2026

@JackD157 Please do! We would love to chat with the both of you after the graduation

Hey @mediauj, I'll be visiting tomorrow! My daughter is graduating, I'll post a pic and tag you 😁

It’s an exciting day at UJ as we honour our alumni, former Springbok captain and 1995 Rugby World Cup winner, Francois Pienaar, who is being conferred with an honorary doctorate; a symbol of unity and nation-building. 🇿🇦🏉🎓 Watch the ceremony from 2PM: youtube.com/live/N6ObR8eMW… #UJHonoursPienaar #UJGraduations #UJGrads2026 #UJAllTheWay

UJ GRADUATIONS: “This achievement means the world to me and my family. It shows that resilience and determination can overcome any obstacle. For my family, it’s proof that education can uplift an entire community and inspire many,” - Onika Mokoena news.uj.ac.za/news/onika-mok…

UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg hosted the first two-day national dialogue summit on the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP). Hosting 21 other institutions, it was for the first time in the 20 years that the ECPs have been implemented that a summit to discuss policy frameworks and challenges took place: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-leads-…

UJ IMPACT: The University of Johannesburg (#UJ)’s Faculty of Health Sciences clinics have become the beacon of hope in communities, offering high-quality healthcare in often underserved and low-income communities: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-clinic… #UJImpact #UJCares #HumanRightsForAll #HumanRightsDay

UJ NEWS: A delegation of 13 vice-chancellors from across Africa visited the University of Johannesburg (#UJ) to examine how universities can evolve from traditional teaching institutions into drivers of innovation, entrepreneurship and economic growth: news.uj.ac.za/news/african-v…

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been selected as one of only four universities worldwide and the only one in Africa to serve as a repository for the Comprehensive Collection of Ancient Chinese Paintings, a prestigious scholarly archive donated by Zhejiang University. Our Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mpedi shares more in this video. 🔗 Read more: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-select…