UJ Faculty of Education

04/06/2026

🎓 | Today we proudly celebrate the graduation of SEVEN doctoral graduates from the Faculty of Education at UJ. We congratulate them on reaching this significant academic milestone and formally adding doctoral titles to their names.

🌟 We introduce to you:
Dr Thabile Nicholine Mtsweni
Dr Rabia Ahmid Bhamjee
Dr Charlers Arthur Johnson
Dr Phafane Peter Mashilo
Dr Mmatlake Linford Molaodi
Dr Nonhlanhla Crystal Nolovu

👏 Congratulations to all our graduates on this outstanding achievement. Your research contributes meaningfully to advancing education, equity, and innovation in South Africa and beyond.

04/06/2026

| 4 June 2026 | 16:30 |
Programme: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/1032626612/

The programme for the graduation sessions can viewed at https://www...

03/06/2026

📚 PUBLIC LECTURE | Join the UNESCO UniTwin Chair in Values Education, Prof Nazreen Dasoo, together with the Department of Education and Curriculum Studies in the Faculty of Education at the University of Johannesburg, for a thought-provoking public lecture on:

ℹ The Ancient Wisdom and Contemporary Relevance of Islamic Education
🎙 Presented by Distinguished Visiting Professor Terence Lovat, an internationally renowned philosopher of education whose work spans ethics, values education, Islamic philosophy, and educational leadership.

Prof Lovat is Emeritus Professor at the University of Newcastle (Australia) and holds honorary appointments at Oxford University, Glasgow University, and Royal Roads University. He is widely recognised for leading the Australian Values Education Program and for his extensive scholarship on Islamic philosophy and education.

📅 Date: 9 June 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00 – 16:30 (SAST)
💻 Platform: MS Teams
🔗 Link: https://lnkd.in/dHe9iPdE
🆔 Meeting ID: 377 972 017 752 103
🔑 Passcode: wm7Fh2Lf

This lecture offers a unique opportunity to explore how the rich intellectual traditions of Islamic education continue to shape contemporary educational thought and practice.

02/06/2026

📰 IN THE NEWS | Prof Siseko Kumalo from the Ali Mazrui Centre for Higher Education Studies ( ) at the University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Education weighed in on the ongoing discussions surrounding the National Student Financial Aid Scheme ( ), as Parliament's Higher Education Committee scrutinises the decision to place the institution under administration amid concerns about governance and stability. Recent parliamentary discussions have focused on governance challenges, board resignations, audit findings, and the future stability of NSFAS.
🎥 Watch the full interview here.

Parliament’s Higher Education Committee is expected to hold a crucial meeting today after last week’s postponement drew criticism from MPs. Higher Education ...

30/05/2026

Applications for 2027 are OPEN! 🎓

Ready to take the next step BIG DREAM? Reimagine your future with UJ and unlock endless possibilities. ✨

🔗 Apply today: https://www.uj.ac.za/admissions-aid/
📙 UJ 2027 Prospectus:https://www.uj.ac.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/uj_undergrad_prospectus2027.pdf
🏠 Accommodation on Campus: https://www.uj.ac.za/study-uj-and-aid/undergraduate/accommodation-on-campus/

⚠️ Please Note: Applicants are advised not to send cash through the mail or leave documents and cash with any unauthorized persons.

27/05/2026

🎓 INFORMATION SESSION | Join us to learn more about the MPhil and DPhil in Virtual & Augmented Reality in , postgraduate programmes designed for students passionate about transforming education through Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies.

These programmes offer the opportunity to:
• Conduct high-level research
• Make a significant academic contribution to the field
• Explore the design, development, and evaluation of VR and AR applications in STEM learning
• Advance experiential and embodied learning through cutting-edge interactive technologies
• Explore possible career pathways within the EdTech industry

This session is open to students who have completed an Honours degree in disciplines including:
• Education
• Sciences (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Sciences, Mathematical Sciences)
• Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering)
• Arts (Architecture, Graphic Design, Industrial Design)

📅 Date: 29 May 2026
⏰ Time: 15:00 – 16:00 (SAST)
💻 Platform: MS Teams
🔗 Join here: https://tinyurl.com/UJCALTSTEAMPGInfo2026
Meeting ID: 374 002 160 469 933 | Passcode: ie6Dn2HT

26/05/2026

INVITATION | Global Webinar for Postgraduate Students 🌍🎓
Join this important conversation on:
ℹ Debating & Discussing the Use and Abuse of Artificial Intelligence ( ) in Academic Writing
🎙️ The will feature leading voices in higher education and research:
• Dr Addamms Mututa (UJ)
• Prof Keyan Tomaselli (UJ)
• Prof Sioux McKenna (Rhodes University)
☕️ Hosted by:
• Prof Mondli Hlatshwayo (UJ )
• Dr Bernadette Johnson (Wits Transformation Office)
• Dr Edward Cottle (UP Sociology Department)
• Prof Linda Chisholm (UJ CERT)
📅 Date: 13 June 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 – 13:00 (SAST)
💻 Platform: MS Teams
🔗 Link: https://tinyurl.com/UJEDUPGAIWebinar13Jun26
🆔 Meeting ID: 374 002 160 469 933
🔐 Passcode: ie6Dn2HT