University of Johannesburg

About University of Johannesburg

Vibrant, multicultural and dynamic, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) shares the pace and energy of cosmopolitan Johannesburg, the city whose name it carries. Proudly South African, the university is alive down to its African roots, and well-prepared for its role in actualising the potential that higher education holds for the continent's development. UJ has transformed into a diverse, inclusive, transformational and collegial institution, with a student population of over 50 000, of which more than 3000 are international students from 80 countries. This makes UJ one of the largest contact universities in South Africa (SA) from the 26 public universities that make up the higher education system. The phenomenal success story of the University is one that has surprised critics and won over sceptics. Since its establishment in 2005, and under the bold and visionary leadership of its first Vice Chancellor and Principal, Professor Ihron Rensburg, the University has had a remarkable journey with major accomplishments in transformation, equity, access, and Pan African and global excellence.

Publisher

University of Johannesburg

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 May 2018

Latest episode

13 Oct 2022

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   13 Oct 2022

   Recreating Sophiatown in the Metaverse

   Sophiatown was once the cultural hub of South Africa; a small place with a big heart. After being demolished, the remembrance of this vibrant cultural heritage site remains alive in the minds of those that once visited. But can this vibrance be recreated in virtual reality? This is what Izak Potgieter will explore in their PhD Study.

2. 

   24 Aug 2022

   Using the Metaverse for Education

   Cloudebate podcast series: Using the Metaverse for Education Hosted by Dr Herman Myburgh Senior Lecturer Institute of Intelligent Systems Our guest is Prof. Umesh Ramnarain HOD: Department of Science and Technology Education Faculty of Education Discussing the use case of Metaverse technology in the Education space.

3. 

   15 Jun 2022

   The Cloudebate Podcast series: Blockchain

   This year’s Cloudebate™ series will focus on the hugely important topic: What is blockchain technology, and how can Africa leverage this technology? Some of the items discussed in the podcast interview will be the following: • What is the simple explanation for the man/woman on the street “ What is blockchain technology” • How can Africa leverage this technology moving forward into the future • What are the opportunities presented by this technology in the Education space ? • Should governments be supporting this technology or be aware of it in terms of regulations and law?

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