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University of Johannesburg

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About University of Johannesburg

According to Wikipedia, The University of Johannesburg is a public university located in Johannesburg, South Africa. The University of Johannesburg came into existence on 1 January 2005 as the result of a merger between the Rand Afrikaans University , the Technikon Witwatersrand and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University. Prior to the merger, the Daveyton and Soweto campuses of the former Vista University had been incorporated into RAU. As a result of the merger of Rand Afrikaans University , it is common for alumni to refer to the university as RAU. The vice-chancellor and principal of UJ is Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi who took office on 1 January 2023. Between 2018 and 2022, UJ's vice-chancellor and principal was Tshilidzi Marwala.

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What Is University of Johannesburg Known For?

University of Johannesburg is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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Who Are University of Johannesburg's Most Influential Alumni?

University of Johannesburg's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Philosophy, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Johannesburg's most famous alumni:

David Cooper
A Sourh African psychiatrist.
Joseph Kabila
A President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 2001 up to 2018.
Dan Jacobson
A South African writer.
Clive Wake
A South African translator.
Philiswa Nomngongo
A Researcher.
Max Price
Max Price
A South African academic.
Ward Jones
A South African philosopher.
Fatima Seedat
A South African feminist, Islamic scholar and women's rights activist.
Aletta Norval
A South African political theorist.
Charles Manning
A South African academic.
Jeremy Baskin
A South African economist.
Mulalo Doyoyo
Mulalo Doyoyo
A South African scientist, educator, lecturer, professor, inventor, researcher in applied mechanics, ultralight materials, green building, renewable energy, and other fields of engineering..

Who Are University of Johannesburg's Most Influential Faculty?

University of Johannesburg's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Nursing, Philosophy, and Political Science. Here are some of University of Johannesburg's most famous alumni:

Tshilidzi Marwala
Tshilidzi Marwala
A South African academic administrator.
Mulalo Doyoyo
Mulalo Doyoyo
A South African scientist, educator, lecturer, professor, inventor, researcher in applied mechanics, ultralight materials, green building, renewable energy, and other fields of engineering..
Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
Fulufhelo Nelwamondo
A South African engineer and computer scientist known for his work on computational intelligence techniques.
Mpho Tshivhase
Mpho Tshivhase
A South African philosopher.
Zodwa Dlamini
A South African biochemist.
Evangelia Demerouti
A Researcher.
Miklas Scholz
A Civil engineer and water resources researcher.
Alan Koch
Alan Koch
A South African association football coach.
Keneiloe Molopyane
An Archaeologist from South Africa.
Mattias Jakobsson
A Swedish professor in genetics.
Shannon Walsh
A Canadian filmmaker.
Blessing Mudavanhu
A Zimbabwean businessman and risk management academic.