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Catch up on these stories and more on the UJ News website: 🎉news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-intern… 📚news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-achiev… 🔬news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-expand… 🇿🇦news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-celebr…
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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. news.uj.ac.za/news/seeing-th…
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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. news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-wins-b… #UJAllTheWay #OrangeArmy #UJExcellence
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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. 📺 Watch the festival live here: youtube.com/live/VCuT_HrUy3I… #UJAllTheWay #MFF2026
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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. news.uj.ac.za/news/improved-… #UJ #ProfessorialInauguration #UJResearch
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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. news.uj.ac.za/news/research-… #SolarEnergy #Electricity #UJResearch

Research shows feasibility of industrial rooftop solar with storage to reduce diesel price shocks...

In a recent study, they combine solar photovoltaic (PV) power panels, battery storage, and a bidirectional inverter for flexible power conversion at a site in a developed area. The model is optimised...

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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). news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-academ… #UJAllTheWay #UJ

UJ Academy learners shine at 2026 Eskom Expo International Science Fair

UJ 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...

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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. news.uj.ac.za/news/ujs-dipuo… #UJAllTheWay #UJ
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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 #UJHonoraryDoctorate #UJGraduations #UJGrads2026 news.uj.ac.za/news/make-the-…
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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. #UJHonoraryDoctorate #UJGraduations #UJGrads2026 news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-honour…
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This Heritage Month, @go2uj announced the winners of the UJ Book Prizes across languages. #HeritageMonth See the winners here: UJ Prizes for isiZulu and Sesotho sa Leboa/Sepedi - news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-announ…
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In June, the UJ Prize for Afrikaans was announced: news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-honora…
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UJ Prizes for English - news.uj.ac.za/news/announcem…
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Happening at UJ today: The @go2uj Department of Optometry (Faculty of Health Sciences) is launching the Mobile Optometry Clinic at the DFC Campus #UJforSocietalImpact #UJMobileOptometryClinic
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In partnership with the South African Muslim Charitable Trust (SAMCT) the Department will hand over a new R2.5 million, fully equipped Mobile Optometry Clinic, designed to deliver comprehensive eye care directly to communities.
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💍🎓 From “I Do” to Cum Laude! Robyn Erasmus celebrated two major milestones in one unforgettable week: her wedding and graduating from UJ with Cum Laude honours! 🧡✨ Read more:news.uj.ac.za/news/from-i-do… #UJGraduation #UJAllTheWay #OrangeArmy
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Happening at UJ: The University of Johanneburg's Faculty of Law hosted a public lecture featuring Justice Jody Kollapen to discuss the current state of constitutionalism in South Africa.
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Happening at UJ today: The Department of Marketing Management in collaboration with Emeris, AAA, and IMM is hosting the African Marketing Academic Conference from 16-17 September.
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UJ NEWS: The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is strengthening its research, innovation and technology capabilities through its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with GPU infrastructure equipment valued at US$224,492.54 transferred to the University to support the growing UJ UniPod community. news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-streng…
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