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UJ Acknowledged as Leading South African University for Science, Engineering, and Hospitality
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) continues to solidify its position as a beacon of academic excellence, securing its status as one of South Africa’s leading institutions. The latest Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by…
UJ Hosts Book Launch on Africa’s Digital Transformation Journey
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) Department of Applied Information Systems, the UJ Library, and Ascension Book Publishers co-hosted a book launch titled “Africa Lead with Digital: Unlocking the Continent’s Leapfrogging Potential” by…
UNESCO Seeks Inclusion of UJ’s Pioneering Teaching School in its Network of Associated Schools
In a bid to strengthen collaboration between South Africa and UNESCO, the organisation’s Director General, Ms Audrey Azoulay, paid a visit to Funda UJabule teaching school at the University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Soweto Campus on Tuesday…
University of Johannesburg Launches New Centre for Digital Transformation to Accelerate 4IR Skills…
The University of Johannesburg (UJ)’s Johannesburg Business School (JBS) and the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority (CHIETA) have joined forces in an innovative research project to address the critical skills development…
UJ’s ‘Double Our Future Impact’ Initiative Empowered by Alistair Mokoena Education…
In December 2022, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) launched the ‘Double Our Future Impact’ campaign, intensifying its commitment to aiding students facing financial obstacles. This initiative has resulted in raising R6.3 million and…
UJ Athletes Excel at SASAPD National Championships in Bloemfontein
Fourteen University of Johannesburg (UJ) students and club members won big during the 2024 SASAPD national championships in Bloemfontein on 22-25 March 2024. The University’s athletes showcased impressive performances, winning 28 medals (14…
RWTH: Professor Andreas Herrmann Awarded ERC Advanced Grant
The Scientific Director of the DWI – Leibniz Institute for Interactive Materials is developing a new technology platform for controlling the activity of genes, proteins, and active pharmaceutical ingredients using biocompatible ultrasound.…
Creating Sustainable, Climate-Friendly, and Resource-Conserving Future Living Environments
In the future, we want to shape our living environment so it is more sustainable, more climate-friendly, conserves more resources, and is thus viable in the long term. So what could this look like? As an example, construction is considered…
RWTH’s Clinical-Experimental Work Garners Recognition
Kai Markus Schneider, Junior Professor of Experimental Gastroenterology and Organ Crosstalk at Uniklinik RWTH Aachen has been awarded the 2024 Theodor Frerichs Prize by the German Society of Internal Medicine for his research into a…
RWTH Researchers Transforming Rural Rail Travel
Trains every 10 or 15 minutes – and in rural areas. And this rail service is not only sustainable and economically viable, it also runs autonomously in response to the increasing shortage of skilled workers. The Aachen Rail Shuttle (ARS)…