UJ Global

🇿🇦⚽ History made!

Congratulations to South Africa national football team on reaching the FIFA World Cup knockout stages for the very first time. Your determination, resilience and belief have inspired a nation and shown the world what South Africans are capable of.

The University of Johannesburg joins millions in celebrating this remarkable achievement. The dream lives on! 🇿🇦🧡

📢 CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: ROYAL SOCIETY WOLFSON FELLOWSHIP – ROUND 2

The Division for Global Engagement invites eligible researchers to apply for the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Fellowship – a career-defining opportunity to advance your research in the United Kingdom.

About the Fellowship:
This programme enables UK universities and research institutions to attract outstanding international research leaders through two flexible routes:

🔸5‑Year Fellowship: A £300,000 award to fully relocate and establish your research programme in the UK.
🔸Visiting Fellowship: Up to £125,000 for a flexible sabbatical period to build and strengthen international collaborations with a UK host institution.

Who should apply?
🔸Mid- to senior-career researchers in the natural sciences (including biological/biomedical sciences, chemistry, engineering, mathematics, and physics).
🔸Applicants currently based overseas (or who have arrived in the UK within the last 6 months).
🔸Researchers with a strong publication record, scientific leadership, and a fully independent research programme.
🔸Open to all nationalities – successful applicants are eligible for a fast-track Global Talent Visa.

Important:
Candidates must be nominated by the Vice-Chancellor (or their representative) of the proposed UK host institution before applying.

Key Dates:

📅 Nomination Form Deadline: Wednesday, 24 June 2026
📅 Application Closing Date: Wednesday, 01 July 2026 at 15:00 UK Time
📅 Expected Results: 30 November 2026

Don't miss this transformative opportunity to take your research to the global stage.

📩 For more information, please contact Ms. Ntombise Mangqase at [email protected].

Apply Now: Summer 2025-2026 Online Arabic Courses with Birzeit University

This is your opportunity to learn from expert faculty at a prestigious institution. Space is limited.

Dates: July 13th - September 10th, 2026
Application Deadline: July 6th

For more details and the application link,
email: [email protected]

𝐔𝐉 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐀𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐈𝐍 𝐆𝐋𝐎𝐁𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐆𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 🥳🧡

We are proud to announce that the University of Johannesburg has officially ranked #1 in Africa for Global Engagement, according to the latest QS World University Rankings 2027.

These outstanding results reaffirm UJ’s position as one of Africa’s most globally connected universities, showcasing our commitment to international collaboration and knowledge creation that transcends borders:

🌍 International Research Network – Score: 99.4 | Ranked #11 Globally & #1 in Africa (Measuring the diversity and extent of our cross-border research partnerships)

👨‍🏫 International Faculty – Score: 99 | Ranked #132 Globally & #1 in Africa

🎓 International Students – Ranked #408 Globally & #1 in Africa

These achievements highlight UJ’s success in building meaningful partnerships that drive societal impact, while cementing our status as a destination of choice for talented academics and students from every corner of the world.

𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙜𝙡𝙤𝙗𝙖𝙡, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙙. 🧡

Read more: https://news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-climbs-to-highest-ever-global-ranking-cementing-it-amongst-sa-and-africas-leading-universities/

UJ continues its upward rise on the global stage.

The University of Johannesburg has climbed 16 places in the latest QS World University Rankings, securing its highest-ever position and earning a place among the world's top 300 universities for the first time.

A testament to the collective efforts of our students, staff, researchers, alumni, and partners.

𝐖𝐄 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄 𝐘𝐄𝐓!

Read more: 👇
https://news.uj.ac.za/news/uj-climbs-to-highest-ever-global-ranking-cementing-it-amongst-sa-and-africas-leading-universities/

💙 OPEN CALL: DAAD Research Grants in Germany 💙

Planning to study, research, or collaborate in Germany? Now’s the time to start preparing your application for funding options in 2027!🎓✈️

🙋 Who can apply?
Doctoral candidates at a university or research institution outside Germany or those who have already completed their doctorate (post-doc, up to 4 years after completing your doctorate) You cannot apply if you are doing your entire doctorate at a German university.

🗯️ Duration of Funding:
doctoral students: 2 to 12 months
postdocs: 2 to 6 months

📅 Deadlines: 24 September 2026 & 17 March 2027
🔗 More information on requirements and application process: https://buff.ly/EfRbZ3J

We warmly invite you to join our upcoming SASUF panel on Indigenous Knowledge, Science, and Sustainability.

This panel brings together perspectives from South Africa and Sweden on the role of Indigenous and minority knowledge systems in sustainability research, education, governance, and policy. Drawing on experiences from Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) policy development, Sámi education and land-based pedagogies, Indigenous participation in science, and community engagement, the panelists will explore opportunities and challenges for meaningful knowledge co-production. Together, they will discuss how Indigenous knowledge can contribute to more inclusive, equitable, and sustainable approaches to research and decision-making.

The virtual session is hosted within the Sustainability Research & Innovation Congress (SRI) Conference, but is open to the public.

Date: Tuesday 23 June 2026
Time: 13:30 – 15:00* (SAST – South African Standard Time)
Link to the session: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86040808582?pwd=swts9x5Zvf0wTICCsRVKn5mfDd76z6.1

Our pannelists are:

Professor Ylva Jannok Nutti, from Sámi University of Applied Sciences

Will reflect on Sámi education, indigenous worldviews, and how land-based pedagogies and intergenerational knowledge exchange strengthen Indigenous knowledge systems for sustainable futures.

Professor Vhonani Netshandama, from University of Venda

Will reflect on the evolution of South Africa’s Indigenous Knowledge Systems policy framework and its implications for research, governance, and society.

Assoc. Professor May-Britt Öhman, from Uppsala University

Will reflect on the decolonisation of science and education, indigenous-led sustainability initiatives, and multidisciplinary approaches to strengthening health, wellbeing, and biodiversity.

Dr Bongiwe Mcata, from University of Mpumalanga

Will reflect on how indigenous knowledge and community-based approaches can contribute to sustainability and development.

We welcome researchers, practitioners, students, and members of the public to join the discussion!

The Division for Global Engagement proudly joins the Orange Army in extending the warmest birthday wishes to University of Johannesburg Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Letlhokwa Mpedi! 🥳🧡

May this special day be filled with joy, celebration, and well-deserved appreciation. We wish you continued success, good health, and inspiration as you lead with vision and excellence. May the year ahead bring even greater achievements, renewed strength, and many memorable milestones. Happy birthday VC! 🧡