Assessments and improvement of filter media cleanliness in rapid gravity sand filters
- Haarhoff, J., Van Staden, S.J., Gendenhuys, J., Sibiya, M., Naicker, P., Adam, N.
- Authors: Haarhoff, J. , Van Staden, S.J. , Gendenhuys, J. , Sibiya, M. , Naicker, P. , Adam, N.
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Water treatment filters , Rapid sand filtration , Cleanliness
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/16810 , uj:15809 , Citation: Haarhoff, J. et al. 2008. Assessments and Improvement of Filter Media Cleanliness in Rapid Gravity Sand Filters. Report 1525/1/08 to the Water Research Commission, ISBN 978 1 77005 734 0.
- Description: Introduction: Rapid sand filtration is an essential unit process in the water purification process. It captures and removes coagulated and flocculated material and other suspended matter not removed during the preceding treatment processes. The pores in the filter bed gradually become clogged and the media progressively collects deposit through the continuous use and life of the filter. During normal operations cleaning is initiated by excessive head loss, deterioration in filtrate quality or when the predetermined time for a filter run has elapsed. Air scour, to remove deposit from filter media by vigorous agitation, and wash water, to remove this deposit from the filter bed, are applied. The combined action of air and water should quickly return the media to its original perfectly clean state for the cycle to continue. However, on inspection it is often found that filter sand on purification plants is unacceptably dirty and backwash systems are clearly incapable of cleaning the media to its initial state of cleanliness. It is at times possible to relate the dirty filter media to faulty designs or poor operating procedures, but often the reasons for the media deterioration remain elusive and the media becomes dirtier the longer it is in use. As there was an almost complete lack of published or agreed upon procedures to measure the cleanliness of filter media, rudimentary methods for measuring filter media cleanliness and backwash efficiency were developed. Thereafter filter media from full-scale treatment plants was analyzed with these methods at regular intervals to establish some benchmarks for these determinants. These methods were also applied during the laboratory and pilot plant phases of the project.
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- Authors: Haarhoff, J. , Van Staden, S.J. , Gendenhuys, J. , Sibiya, M. , Naicker, P. , Adam, N.
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Water treatment filters , Rapid sand filtration , Cleanliness
- Language: English
- Type: Report
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/16810 , uj:15809 , Citation: Haarhoff, J. et al. 2008. Assessments and Improvement of Filter Media Cleanliness in Rapid Gravity Sand Filters. Report 1525/1/08 to the Water Research Commission, ISBN 978 1 77005 734 0.
- Description: Introduction: Rapid sand filtration is an essential unit process in the water purification process. It captures and removes coagulated and flocculated material and other suspended matter not removed during the preceding treatment processes. The pores in the filter bed gradually become clogged and the media progressively collects deposit through the continuous use and life of the filter. During normal operations cleaning is initiated by excessive head loss, deterioration in filtrate quality or when the predetermined time for a filter run has elapsed. Air scour, to remove deposit from filter media by vigorous agitation, and wash water, to remove this deposit from the filter bed, are applied. The combined action of air and water should quickly return the media to its original perfectly clean state for the cycle to continue. However, on inspection it is often found that filter sand on purification plants is unacceptably dirty and backwash systems are clearly incapable of cleaning the media to its initial state of cleanliness. It is at times possible to relate the dirty filter media to faulty designs or poor operating procedures, but often the reasons for the media deterioration remain elusive and the media becomes dirtier the longer it is in use. As there was an almost complete lack of published or agreed upon procedures to measure the cleanliness of filter media, rudimentary methods for measuring filter media cleanliness and backwash efficiency were developed. Thereafter filter media from full-scale treatment plants was analyzed with these methods at regular intervals to establish some benchmarks for these determinants. These methods were also applied during the laboratory and pilot plant phases of the project.
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The implementation of the white paper for social welfare in the NGO sector
- Patel, Leila, Hochfeld, Tessa, Graham, Lauren, Selipsky, Lisa
- Authors: Patel, Leila , Hochfeld, Tessa , Graham, Lauren , Selipsky, Lisa
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Non-governmental organisations , Social welfare - South Africa
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6608 , ISSN 978-0-86970-664-0 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8272
- Description: South Africa adopted a developmental approach to social welfare in line with the United Nations World Declaration on Social Development in 1995 (United Nations 1996). This African experiment with developmental social welfare is an ambitious one given the country’s complex social, cultural, economic and political history, which has shaped the character of the welfare system. The welfare model inherited from the past was inequitable, discriminatory and relied on inappropriate and unsustainable methods of service delivery. It was ineffective in addressing mass poverty and in meeting the basic needs of the majority of the population (Patel, 2005). Social policy was modelled on Western European institutional or ‘welfare state’ policies for whites and a residual system for Blacks. A new national social welfare consensus was forged in the mid-1990s and the social development perspective to social welfare was adopted and implemented. The new policies brought together the positive strands of social welfare theory and practice locally and globally which were integrated with country specific conditions to produce a South African policy that is unique. The White Paper for Social Welfare set the developmental welfare policy framework and informed the redesign of the system (Department of Welfare and Population Development, 1997). Since the adoption and implementation of the new welfare paradigm, significant changes have been noted in the policy and legislative domain (Patel and Selipsky, forthcoming), in the ending of racial discrimination in access to services and benefits, and in the creation of an integrated social welfare system. Two key programmes, namely social security and welfare services, are mandated by the policy. The social grants system has been widely acclaimed as the country’s most effective poverty reduction programme in comparison with slower progress in the transformation of welfare services from a remedial and social treatment approach to a developmental one. Despite these positive developments, institutional challenges in the administration of social development continue to hamper effective service delivery. The gap between policy goals and aspirations and the actual achievement of tangible changes in the quality of the lives of the majority of South Africans remains a significant challenge. Rising unemployment, food prices and poverty coupled with the escalation of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and increasing levels of violence, crime and xenophobia place additional demands on welfare organisations to deliver services. The human development situation of the population as a whole is also impacted by the global economic and national down turn in the economy and by how current political changes in the society are managed.
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- Authors: Patel, Leila , Hochfeld, Tessa , Graham, Lauren , Selipsky, Lisa
- Date: 2008
- Subjects: Non-governmental organisations , Social welfare - South Africa
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6608 , ISSN 978-0-86970-664-0 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8272
- Description: South Africa adopted a developmental approach to social welfare in line with the United Nations World Declaration on Social Development in 1995 (United Nations 1996). This African experiment with developmental social welfare is an ambitious one given the country’s complex social, cultural, economic and political history, which has shaped the character of the welfare system. The welfare model inherited from the past was inequitable, discriminatory and relied on inappropriate and unsustainable methods of service delivery. It was ineffective in addressing mass poverty and in meeting the basic needs of the majority of the population (Patel, 2005). Social policy was modelled on Western European institutional or ‘welfare state’ policies for whites and a residual system for Blacks. A new national social welfare consensus was forged in the mid-1990s and the social development perspective to social welfare was adopted and implemented. The new policies brought together the positive strands of social welfare theory and practice locally and globally which were integrated with country specific conditions to produce a South African policy that is unique. The White Paper for Social Welfare set the developmental welfare policy framework and informed the redesign of the system (Department of Welfare and Population Development, 1997). Since the adoption and implementation of the new welfare paradigm, significant changes have been noted in the policy and legislative domain (Patel and Selipsky, forthcoming), in the ending of racial discrimination in access to services and benefits, and in the creation of an integrated social welfare system. Two key programmes, namely social security and welfare services, are mandated by the policy. The social grants system has been widely acclaimed as the country’s most effective poverty reduction programme in comparison with slower progress in the transformation of welfare services from a remedial and social treatment approach to a developmental one. Despite these positive developments, institutional challenges in the administration of social development continue to hamper effective service delivery. The gap between policy goals and aspirations and the actual achievement of tangible changes in the quality of the lives of the majority of South Africans remains a significant challenge. Rising unemployment, food prices and poverty coupled with the escalation of the HIV/AIDS pandemic and increasing levels of violence, crime and xenophobia place additional demands on welfare organisations to deliver services. The human development situation of the population as a whole is also impacted by the global economic and national down turn in the economy and by how current political changes in the society are managed.
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Academic programme policy
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2008-07-17
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg. Academic programme policies
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:1647 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13744
- Description: The University of Johannesburg provides a wide range of academic programmes, from the formative general and professional to the vocational (career focused), that addresses national and regional imperatives, support transformation of the higher education system and advance the values of freedom, democracy, equality and human dignity. Central to the University’s mission statement of “... leading, challenging and exploring knowledge ...” lies the quality of its programmes and a commitment to offering academic programmes that have international recognition as well as national legitimacy, credibility and well understood academic, professional and career orientated outcomes. Academic programmes are based on best practice in respect of curriculum development, programme design, programme structure, programme approval (internal and external), modes of delivery and learning activities that apply across all faculties, campuses and other relevant departments. The academic programme policy is the principal means by which the University assures the quality and standards of new subsidised and nonsubsidised programme proposals as well as amendments to all existing programmes of study. The policy also provides the framework for the submission of concrete proposals following internal programme reviews.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2008-07-17
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg. Academic programme policies
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:1647 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/13744
- Description: The University of Johannesburg provides a wide range of academic programmes, from the formative general and professional to the vocational (career focused), that addresses national and regional imperatives, support transformation of the higher education system and advance the values of freedom, democracy, equality and human dignity. Central to the University’s mission statement of “... leading, challenging and exploring knowledge ...” lies the quality of its programmes and a commitment to offering academic programmes that have international recognition as well as national legitimacy, credibility and well understood academic, professional and career orientated outcomes. Academic programmes are based on best practice in respect of curriculum development, programme design, programme structure, programme approval (internal and external), modes of delivery and learning activities that apply across all faculties, campuses and other relevant departments. The academic programme policy is the principal means by which the University assures the quality and standards of new subsidised and nonsubsidised programme proposals as well as amendments to all existing programmes of study. The policy also provides the framework for the submission of concrete proposals following internal programme reviews.
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Development of social work education in southern and east Africa : research report.
- Hochfeld, Tessa, Selipsky, Lisa, Mupedziswa, Rodreck, Chitereka, Christopher
- Authors: Hochfeld, Tessa , Selipsky, Lisa , Mupedziswa, Rodreck , Chitereka, Christopher
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Social work education , Social policy , Social development
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6610 , ISSN 978-0-86970-669-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8277
- Description: It is widely accepted that a social development paradigm is both appropriate and necessary for the African context, and social development has significantly influenced social work theory, policy and practice on the continent (Cox and Pawar, 2005, Patel, 2005a, Gray and Fook, 2004). However, it is not always clear exactly what is being referred to with this term. What is also unknown is how much of this debate has positively influenced the training of new social workers across the region. Further, no data exists on how the social development approach is actually being used by the individual schools of social work in the region. In fact, very little is known about social work education in Africa at all. This research project therefore aimed to contribute to knowledge development in this field in Southern and East Africa through primary empirical research.
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- Authors: Hochfeld, Tessa , Selipsky, Lisa , Mupedziswa, Rodreck , Chitereka, Christopher
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Social work education , Social policy , Social development
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6610 , ISSN 978-0-86970-669-5 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8277
- Description: It is widely accepted that a social development paradigm is both appropriate and necessary for the African context, and social development has significantly influenced social work theory, policy and practice on the continent (Cox and Pawar, 2005, Patel, 2005a, Gray and Fook, 2004). However, it is not always clear exactly what is being referred to with this term. What is also unknown is how much of this debate has positively influenced the training of new social workers across the region. Further, no data exists on how the social development approach is actually being used by the individual schools of social work in the region. In fact, very little is known about social work education in Africa at all. This research project therefore aimed to contribute to knowledge development in this field in Southern and East Africa through primary empirical research.
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Thematic paper : the gendered character of social care in the non-profit sector in South Africa
- Authors: Patel, Leila
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Social welfare , Gender , Social development , NGOs , Non-governmental organisations
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6607 , ISSN 978-0-86970-683-1 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8271
- Description: This monogram examines the gender dynamics of care in the South African non-profit (NPO) sector. It forms part of a larger global cross-national study carried out under the auspices of UNRISD, on Political and Social Economy of Care.
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- Authors: Patel, Leila
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Social welfare , Gender , Social development , NGOs , Non-governmental organisations
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6607 , ISSN 978-0-86970-683-1 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8271
- Description: This monogram examines the gender dynamics of care in the South African non-profit (NPO) sector. It forms part of a larger global cross-national study carried out under the auspices of UNRISD, on Political and Social Economy of Care.
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UJ 2009 Research report
- University of Johannesburg. Institutional Advancement’s Corporate Communication Division
- Authors: University of Johannesburg. Institutional Advancement’s Corporate Communication Division
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Research funding , University of Johannesburg - Research report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5367 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8274
- Description: Five years into our merger, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) begins to reap the harvest of its investment in research. Enhancing our research profile is one of the key elements of our transformation plan. To achieve this goal, we have undertaken four key strategic initiatives. First, we have increased our aggregate investment in research, in concrete terms raising our internal resources dedicated for this purpose from R15 million to R60 million over the last three years. This increased internal investment has been directed both to research projects and for postgraduate and postdoctoral fellowships. Second, our research profile has been strengthened by the quality of our academics. Our human resources have been enhanced on the one hand by a bold policy of recruitment, and on the other by a system of rewards for existing top researchers. To this end the Research Office has made a number of direct professorial appointments, and established a category of excellence to help reward and empower productive researchers.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg. Institutional Advancement’s Corporate Communication Division
- Date: 2009
- Subjects: Research funding , University of Johannesburg - Research report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5367 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8274
- Description: Five years into our merger, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) begins to reap the harvest of its investment in research. Enhancing our research profile is one of the key elements of our transformation plan. To achieve this goal, we have undertaken four key strategic initiatives. First, we have increased our aggregate investment in research, in concrete terms raising our internal resources dedicated for this purpose from R15 million to R60 million over the last three years. This increased internal investment has been directed both to research projects and for postgraduate and postdoctoral fellowships. Second, our research profile has been strengthened by the quality of our academics. Our human resources have been enhanced on the one hand by a bold policy of recruitment, and on the other by a system of rewards for existing top researchers. To this end the Research Office has made a number of direct professorial appointments, and established a category of excellence to help reward and empower productive researchers.
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Annual Report (Stakeholder Report) 2007
- Graham, Andrew, Maree, Martie
- Authors: Graham, Andrew , Maree, Martie
- Date: 2009-03-24T12:27:23Z
- Subjects: Stakeholder Report 2007 , Annual Report 2007
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5360 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2309
- Description: Review of the activities of the University of Johannesburg
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- Authors: Graham, Andrew , Maree, Martie
- Date: 2009-03-24T12:27:23Z
- Subjects: Stakeholder Report 2007 , Annual Report 2007
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5360 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2309
- Description: Review of the activities of the University of Johannesburg
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Developmental study towards effective practices in technology-assisted learning: third combined report from 15 participating South African universities
- Broere, Izak, Kruger, Marlena
- Authors: Broere, Izak , Kruger, Marlena
- Date: 2009-08-25T10:12:33Z
- Subjects: Developmental study , Technology-assisted learning
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5395 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2963
- Description: The Centre for Technology Assisted Learning (CenTAL) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the SOLSTICE Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Edge Hill University (EHU), UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 28 June 2007 for the creation of a benchmarking hub for the enhancement of learning by the deployment of educational technologies in South African universities. This was followed up during a visit of Mark Schofield of EHU during February 2008 and resulted in an invitation for participation directed at the directors of technology-assisted learning (TAL) centres, and other senior staff members responsible for academic development and support including TAL, at 23 South African universities. The information below was obtained from the participating universities’ present and future activities in TAL. They were requested to use nine so-called “lenses” of self-evaluation and review and to organise the information using these lenses. The first combined report contained the information received from participatory universities during a first round. This report was discussed during a meeting of representatives of participating universities on 28 May 2008 in Johannesburg. During this meeting, a refinement of our common understanding of lenses was discussed and three new lenses were added. A Second Combined Report was produced and discussed at a second meeting of participants on 10 October 2008 at UJ. Two additional universities also came on board in the second semester of 2008. This report is now based on the information offered by all 14 participating universities on these refined and expanded lenses. In the sequel, these lenses are used as headings. Information from participating universities is offered by alphabetically arranging the universities under each lens.
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- Authors: Broere, Izak , Kruger, Marlena
- Date: 2009-08-25T10:12:33Z
- Subjects: Developmental study , Technology-assisted learning
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5395 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/2963
- Description: The Centre for Technology Assisted Learning (CenTAL) at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and the SOLSTICE Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at Edge Hill University (EHU), UK signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 28 June 2007 for the creation of a benchmarking hub for the enhancement of learning by the deployment of educational technologies in South African universities. This was followed up during a visit of Mark Schofield of EHU during February 2008 and resulted in an invitation for participation directed at the directors of technology-assisted learning (TAL) centres, and other senior staff members responsible for academic development and support including TAL, at 23 South African universities. The information below was obtained from the participating universities’ present and future activities in TAL. They were requested to use nine so-called “lenses” of self-evaluation and review and to organise the information using these lenses. The first combined report contained the information received from participatory universities during a first round. This report was discussed during a meeting of representatives of participating universities on 28 May 2008 in Johannesburg. During this meeting, a refinement of our common understanding of lenses was discussed and three new lenses were added. A Second Combined Report was produced and discussed at a second meeting of participants on 10 October 2008 at UJ. Two additional universities also came on board in the second semester of 2008. This report is now based on the information offered by all 14 participating universities on these refined and expanded lenses. In the sequel, these lenses are used as headings. Information from participating universities is offered by alphabetically arranging the universities under each lens.
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Towards improving learner performance in the national senior certificate examination - script analysis research report
- Van der Westhuizen, Gert J., Maseko, L., Van Lelyveld, K., Kakoma, Luneta, Ramnarain, Umesh, De Beer, J.
- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Gert J. , Maseko, L. , Van Lelyveld, K. , Kakoma, Luneta , Ramnarain, Umesh , De Beer, J.
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Gauteng (South Africa). Dept. of Education. Examination and Assessment Board , Examinations - South Africa - Gauteng - Evaluation , Academic performance - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:1686 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10667
- Description: This summary report includes a) a summary of findings across subjects, b) the main findings from each subject area analysis, and c) a background section which describes the purpose, rationale and research approach.
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- Authors: Van der Westhuizen, Gert J. , Maseko, L. , Van Lelyveld, K. , Kakoma, Luneta , Ramnarain, Umesh , De Beer, J.
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Gauteng (South Africa). Dept. of Education. Examination and Assessment Board , Examinations - South Africa - Gauteng - Evaluation , Academic performance - South Africa - Gauteng
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:1686 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/10667
- Description: This summary report includes a) a summary of findings across subjects, b) the main findings from each subject area analysis, and c) a background section which describes the purpose, rationale and research approach.
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UJ 2010 : University of Johannesburg annual report
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg. Annual report 2010
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5384 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8894
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg. Annual report 2010
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5384 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8894
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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Understanding poverty and disability in Johannesburg
- Graham, Lauren, Selipsky, Lisa, Moodley, Jacqueline, Maina, Jennifer, Rowland, William
- Authors: Graham, Lauren , Selipsky, Lisa , Moodley, Jacqueline , Maina, Jennifer , Rowland, William
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Poverty , People with disabilities
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6609 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8276
- Description: It is often difficult to ascertain how many people are living with a disability in South Africa, primarily due to a lack of awareness about certain types of disabilities (particularly learning disabilities); stigma that is sometimes associated with disability, and the fine line that exists between chronic illness and disability, particularly in relation to the disability grant in South Africa. In addition, as Schneider, Dasappa, Khan and Khan, (2009: 246) point out, “large differences in disability statistics are currently observed internationally due to a lack of consistency in what is being measured as ‘disability’.” Nevertheless estimates suggest that globally between 10% and 12% of the population is currently living with a disability.
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- Authors: Graham, Lauren , Selipsky, Lisa , Moodley, Jacqueline , Maina, Jennifer , Rowland, William
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: Poverty , People with disabilities
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:6609 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8276
- Description: It is often difficult to ascertain how many people are living with a disability in South Africa, primarily due to a lack of awareness about certain types of disabilities (particularly learning disabilities); stigma that is sometimes associated with disability, and the fine line that exists between chronic illness and disability, particularly in relation to the disability grant in South Africa. In addition, as Schneider, Dasappa, Khan and Khan, (2009: 246) point out, “large differences in disability statistics are currently observed internationally due to a lack of consistency in what is being measured as ‘disability’.” Nevertheless estimates suggest that globally between 10% and 12% of the population is currently living with a disability.
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University of Johannesburg : Teaching and learning report, 2010.
- University of Johannesburg, Institutional Advancement’s Corporate Communication Division
- Authors: University of Johannesburg, Institutional Advancement’s Corporate Communication Division
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5377 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8882
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg, Institutional Advancement’s Corporate Communication Division
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5377 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8882
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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University of Johannesburg HIV & AIDS report, 2009 & 2010
- University of Johannesburg, Institutional Office for HIV& AIDS
- Authors: University of Johannesburg, Institutional Office for HIV& AIDS
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: HIV infections , University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg. Institutional Office for HIV& AIDS , AIDS (Disease)
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5383 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8893
- Description: In the next decade UJ will position itself as a modern African city university, which is cosmopolitan in character, and asserts academic freedom in the liberal, progressive and transformative values it espouses. It will provide education that is affordable and accessible, that is challenging, imaginative and innovative, and contributes to a just, responsible and sustainable society. It will offer a comprehensive range of excellent programmes and will cultivate students with integrity, who are knowledgeable, well balanced and ethical and global citizens. In keeping with this vision, the HIV and AIDS Committee will achieve and implement a coordinated, comprehensive and integrated response in mitigating and managing the effects of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, based on four of UJ’s strategic thrusts.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg, Institutional Office for HIV& AIDS
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: HIV infections , University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg. Institutional Office for HIV& AIDS , AIDS (Disease)
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5383 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8893
- Description: In the next decade UJ will position itself as a modern African city university, which is cosmopolitan in character, and asserts academic freedom in the liberal, progressive and transformative values it espouses. It will provide education that is affordable and accessible, that is challenging, imaginative and innovative, and contributes to a just, responsible and sustainable society. It will offer a comprehensive range of excellent programmes and will cultivate students with integrity, who are knowledgeable, well balanced and ethical and global citizens. In keeping with this vision, the HIV and AIDS Committee will achieve and implement a coordinated, comprehensive and integrated response in mitigating and managing the effects of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, based on four of UJ’s strategic thrusts.
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University of Johannesburg research report, 2010
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg - Research
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5380 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8890
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2010
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg - Research
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5380 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8890
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 87 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to nineteen research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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CenTAL Annual Report 2008
- Authors: Kruger, Marlena
- Date: 2010-07-19T09:43:15Z
- Subjects: CenTAL , Annual Report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5404 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3341
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- Authors: Kruger, Marlena
- Date: 2010-07-19T09:43:15Z
- Subjects: CenTAL , Annual Report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5404 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3341
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CenTAL Annual Report 2009
- Authors: Kruger, Marlena
- Date: 2010-07-19T09:46:30Z
- Subjects: CenTAL , Annual Report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5405 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3342
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- Authors: Kruger, Marlena
- Date: 2010-07-19T09:46:30Z
- Subjects: CenTAL , Annual Report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5405 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3342
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CenTAL Annual Report 2005
- Authors: Broere, Izak
- Date: 2010-08-05T10:09:15Z
- Subjects: CenTAL , Annual Report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5408 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3400
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- Authors: Broere, Izak
- Date: 2010-08-05T10:09:15Z
- Subjects: CenTAL , Annual Report
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5408 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3400
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University of Johannesburg annual report, 2011
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg. Annual report 2011
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5385 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8895
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 99 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg. Annual report 2011
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5385 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8895
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 99 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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University of Johannesburg Community Engagement report, 2011
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , Community engagement
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5376 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8881
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 99 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , Community engagement
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5376 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8881
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 99 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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University of Johannesburg research report, 2011
- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg - Research
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5379 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8884
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 99 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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- Authors: University of Johannesburg
- Date: 2011
- Subjects: University of Johannesburg , University of Johannesburg - Research
- Type: Report
- Identifier: uj:5379 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/8884
- Description: The University of Johannesburg, one of the largest, multi-campus, residential universities in South Africa, seeks to achieve the highest distinction in scholarship and research within the higher education context. Born from the 2005 merger between the former Rand Afrikaans University (RAU), the Technikon Witwatersrand (TWR) and the Soweto and East Rand campuses of Vista University, the University of Johannesburg’s unique academic architecture reflects a comprehensive range of learning programmes, leading to a variety of qualifications, from vocational and traditional academic to professional and postgraduate, across the four campuses – Auckland Park Kingsway, Auckland Park Bunting Road, Doornfontein and Soweto. The campuses vary in size and each has its own character and culture, contributing to the Institution’s rich diversity. The University of Johannesburg has benefited from a large pool of researchers bringing together various fields of expertise and research focus areas. The University provides the ideal ground for interdisciplinary research and currently has more than 99 rated researchers. Five of these researchers are A-rated – all of whom are recognised as world leaders in their field. UJ is also home to 22 research centres. The University fosters ideas that are rooted in African epistemology, but also addresses the needs of South African society and the African continent as it is committed to contribute to sustainable growth and development. We continue to build a culture of inclusion, embracing South Africa’s rich histories, cultures, languages, religions, genders, races and social and economic classes. Additionally, the University encourages a culture of service as part of the university student experience and it proudly pursues a four-language policy of English, IsiZulu, Afrikaans and Sesotho sa Leboa. Our staff and students come from over 50 countries in Africa and around the world. The University has also built links, partnerships and exchange agreements with leading African and other international institutions that further enrich the academic, social and cultural diversity of our campuses. It is also the recipient of the highest levels of external financial support from donors and partners all over the world. This demonstrates the high esteem in which we are held internationally.
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