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Every year, more pollution impacts the scarce water in South Africa’s rivers, threatening human health, according to Professor Langelihle (Nsika) Dlamini. He was speaking at his professorial inauguration ceremony on Wednesday 15 July 2026 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). The grim condition of wastewater treat...
Read articleProfessor Philiswa Nomngongo, from the Department of Chemical Sciences at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) , has been named one of five recipients of the highly prestigious James J. Morgan Early Career Award for 2025. [caption id="attachment_541345" align="alignnone" width="1035"] (Left) Prof Philiswa Nomngongo[/...
Read articleUJ study reveals alarming levels of cancer-causing chemicals in Gauteng’s Klip River that might be posing risks to communities, livestock, and ecosystems. The Klip River, a lifeline winding through Soweto and Lenasia in the Gauteng Province, sustains families, livestock, and local ecosystems, is a critical water res...
Read articleThe professorial inauguration for Professor Derek Ndinteh, took place on Monday, 05 August 2023 at the University of Johannesburg (UJ). Prof Ndinteh , a Professor of Applied Chemistry in the Department of Chemical Sciences, addressed dignitaries including the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UJ, Professor Letlhokwa...
Read articleThe University of Johannesburg (UJ) is proud to announce that two of its researchers were announced as winners in their categories at the 24th annual NSTF-South32 Award s. The premier research awards, known as the Oscars of Science , recognises excellence and outstanding contributions to science, engineering, and te...
Read articlePhiliswa Nosizo Nomngongo , an Associate Professor and the DSI/NRF SARChI Chair: Nanotechnology for Water, Department of Applied Chemistry at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) was hailed as a driver of sustainable science development when she was announced as one of the winners at the 23rd annual National Science...
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