Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc

🎓✨ of Academic Excellence ✨🎓

On 28 May 2026, the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc at the University of Johannesburg hosted a memorable Graduation Dinner in honour of our outstanding ’s and graduates. This special occasion celebrated scholars whose dedication, perseverance, and rigorous research have earned them Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Johannesburg.

🎓 MSc Graduate

• Mr. Hutton Addy

🎓 PhD Graduates

• Dr. Nana Akua
• Dr. Idowu Ayobami
• Dr. Emilia Nartey
• Dr. Ekubo Womotomi

In his inspiring address, the Distinguished Director, Prof. Clinton Aigbavboa, congratulated the graduates on their tenacity, academic excellence, and valuable contributions toward expanding the frontiers of research. He reflected on the “Law of Sowing and Reaping,” likening their achievements to a well-earned harvest, and encouraged them to continue sowing positively into society through the knowledge they have acquired. As he aptly stated, “ harvest is always honest, and you reap more than you sow.”

The graduating scholars also shared their reflections and experiences, alongside words of encouragement from co-supervisors, Prof. Douglas Aghimien and Dr. Simon Ofori Ametepey, who commended them and charged them to continue in the spirit of and . The event also featured heartfelt messages from the graduates' proud parents.

The Head of the Department of Construction Management and Quantity Surveying, Prof. Lerato Millicent Aghimien, delivered the closing remarks, congratulating the graduates on their academic excellence and resilience while encouraging them to continue striving for greater impact.

As a research centre, SHSCRC remains committed to , output, and through supervision, contributing to the advancement of the sustainable built environment and the strategic vision of the University of Johannesburg.

🌍 Once again, to all our graduates—the sky is not your limit; it is only your starting point. The world is your oyster! 🚀

🌟 Happy New Week and Happy New Month! 🌟

As we begin a new week and a new month, we wish all our , , , and a productive and impactful week ahead.

💡 :

"The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten."— Benjamin Franklin

In the construction industry and the built environment, value is not measured by cost alone. It is often measured by a combination of quality, sustainability, innovation, safety, and long-term impact.

As you make decisions this week:

✅ Create Value
✅ Optimize Value
✅ Deliver Value
✅ Build for the Future
❌ Never Circumvent Value

Let us continue solutions, impactful research, and projects that improve communities and create sustainable outcomes.

Have a productive and value-driven week ahead.

🚀 Research with Purpose.
🏗️ Build with Excellence.
🌍 Create Lasting Impact.

🚀 FREE Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) Programme – Applications Still Open!

Usakungabaza?
Usacabanga?
Usabambezela?

⏳ This is your — “Isikhathi siyahamba” (make hay while the sun shines)

The FREE Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) Programme, sponsored by the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) and delivered by the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc, University of Johannesburg, is still open for applications.

🎯 Don’t miss this fully funded opportunity to upgrade your construction management skills and future-proof your career.

👥 Who Should Apply?
✅ cidb Grade 2–6 Contractors across South Africa
✅ Infrastructure clients & construction professionals

🚧 What You Will Gain:
✔ Readiness to bid for high-value projects
✔ Ability to manage complex construction projects
✔ Improved professional credibility and client visibility
✔ Business growth and scalability in construction
✔ Strong project management and structured delivery skills
✔ Future-ready digital construction skills
✔ Knowledge of construction digitalisation tools
✔ Understanding of green and sustainable construction practices
✔ Ability to bridge critical skills gaps in the industry
✔ Enhanced innovation in project delivery

📚 Programme Structure:

🔹 Compulsory Modules:
• Construction Project Management
• Construction Procurement Management

🔹 Electives (Choose One):
• Construction Digitalisation
• Construction Building Standards
• Construction Contract Management
• Construction Innovation Management

💻 Mode: Hybrid (Online & In-Person)
💰 Fee: 100% FREE

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/evJNCTPBpLGJjRCv8

🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your expertise, expand your network, and position yourself as a leader in modern construction management.

🎓✨ Hear from Our Graduating Scholars!

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💬 Real voices. Real transformation. Real impact in construction management training.

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🔥 Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your expertise, expand your network, and position yourself as a leader in modern construction management.

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📢 : SURE-Built Research Capacity Workshop Series 2 – Abuja 2026🎓

In furtherance of our commitment to advancing research capacity and academic excellence across Sub-Saharan Africa, the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc, UJ Engineering and the Built Environment is proud to announce the second edition of the -Built Research Capacity Workshop Series, tagged “Abuja 2026”, in partnership with the University of Abuja, Nigeria.

📍 Workshop Details

🗓 Date: Thursday, 4 June 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM
📌 Venue: Faculty of Agriculture Lecture Theatre (250-Seater Capacity), University of Abuja, Nigeria
👥 Mode of Attendance: Physical / In-Person
🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/fzDMrssW318H31DQ8

🌟 What to

✔️ Research Capacity Development
✔️ Academic Publishing Insights
✔️ Grant Writing Strategies
✔️ Mentorship from Global Scholars
✔️ Networking & Research Collaboration Opportunities

As preparations intensify for subsequent workshop series in , , and — culminating at our September Conference in — we invite , , , emerging , and professionals in Abuja and beyond to participate in this impactful engagement.


🎤 Meet our globally renowned facilitators with:

📚 45+ years combined academic
📖 2000+ combined research
🌍 Nearly 40,000 combined

The SURE-Built Research Capacity Workshop Series remains a strategic initiative dedicated to strengthening research excellence, scholarly collaboration, and academic impact across Africa.

✨ Don’t miss this transformative opportunity to learn, network, and grow.

📍Be There!

In achieving great things, the most important step is often the very one — taken with courage, determination, faith, and hope. ✨

For your pending , aspirations, , , and future , we encourage you with this timeless reminder:

💡 “You don't have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” — Martin Luther King Jr.

At the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc, University of Johannesburg, we continue to live by this philosophy, viewing research as a journey from the known to the unknown while building tomorrow’s sustainable built environment today. 🏗️🌱

✅ Take the first step
✅ Be courageous
✅ Stay consistent
✅ The world is your 🌍

From all of us at SHSCRC, we wish you a , , , and week ahead.

✨ ! ✨🇿🇦

Today, as a nation, we reflect on as a powerful symbol of our liberty, resilience, and collective pursuit of a better future. The Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc at the University of Johannesburg proudly commemorates this historic day and honours the heroes and icons whose sacrifices secured our freedom.

🌍💡 As we reflect, we are inspired by the timeless words of Martin Luther King Jr.: “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.”. Hence, Freedom carries responsibility, purpose, and the determination to

🚀 As a research centre committed to advancing the benefits of Freedom, we will continue to by driving:

✔️ , solution-driven research 📊
✔️ building and future-ready skills development 🎓
✔️ and innovative solutions in the built environment 🌱🏗️
✔️ transformation and emerging technology integration 💻🔗
✔️ partnerships for societal impact 🤝🌍

Through these efforts, we continue to honour the true essence of Freedom Day, by driving transformation, empowering future leaders, and contributing meaningfully to society.

🔥 We will continue to — for , for , and for a tomorrow.

🚀🌍 , Impact & Global Recognition!

The Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc at the University of Johannesburg is proud to be featured in the Insight booklet (p.14) under the powerful theme: “Building the Future: Driving Climate-Resilient Urban Development and Low-Carbon Construction Solutions.”

✨ An excerpt captures our vision:

“The Centre has a clear and bold goal: to be a world-class research hub that delivers cutting-edge technologies and innovative solutions for sustainable construction globally.”

👏 We are equally honoured to celebrate our distinguished Director, Prof. Clinton Ohis Aigbavboa, who is featured on page 33 under the Climate & Sustainability Expert Profile titled: “Leading the Shift to Sustainable Infrastructure.”

🌱 His impact speaks volumes:

“Beyond research, Prof. Aigbavboa is a committed mentor and capacity builder, having supervised over 180 Master’s and 78 PhD graduates—many now shaping academia, industry, and government. His work is further strengthened by research funding exceeding R46 million, driving large-scale, impactful projects in sustainable infrastructure.”

💡 At , we remain steadfast in our mission to advance:

✔️ Knowledge and innovation
✔️ Sustainable infrastructure development
✔️ Digital transformation in the built environment
✔️ Capacity building for future leaders

🤝 We used this medium to extend our sincere appreciation to all our internal and external stakeholders in South Africa, Africa, and all over the world for your continued partnership, collaboration, and shared commitment to excellence. Together, we are shaping the future of the built environment—today.

📖 Explore more insights from this great institution:
🔗 https://news.uj.ac.za/uj-insight/

🔥 Us:

Forward Ever 🚀 | Backward Never
Partnership for Greater Impact 🤝
Knowledge for Emancipation 📚
Impact for Sustainability 🌍

SURE-Built Research Capacity Building Workshop Series – A Resounding Success! 🎓📚

The first SURE-Built Research Capacity Building Workshop Series of the SURE-Built Conference was successfully held on 16–17 April 2026 at the Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA). The event brought together a vibrant community of academics, students, scholars, and for 2 impactful days of intensive knowledge sharing and capacity development.

📌 Workshop Focus Areas delivered by our dynamic facilitators:

✅ Career Pathing & Academic Growth
✅ Publishing in High-Impact Journals (from Google Scholar to Scopus & WoS)
✅ Transforming Research Projects into Publications
✅ International Grant Writing & Collaboration 🌍
✅ Literature Review, Theoretical & Conceptual Frameworks
✅ Bibliometric & Scientometric Analysis 📊
✅ Methodological Considerations – Qualitative Paradigm (Using Atlas.ti)

🙏 Special appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Prof. A.T Oladiji, for the warm reception and institutional support that contributed significantly to the success of the workshop.

We also extend heartfelt gratitude to our partners at FUTA, including:

📘The School of Environmental Technology (SET) led by Dean Prof. J.O. Bashorun
📘The Centre for Research and Development (CERAD) led by Prof. K.K. Alaneme
📘The Department of Quantity Surveying (QSV) led by Prof. Ayodeji Oke

Your and made this workshop a success. We also thank our for their , , and delivery.

🌍 Our global research centre, the Sustainable Human Settlement and Construction Research Centre - Shscrc, led by the distinguished Director, Prof. Clinton Aigbavboa, remains committed to advancing research excellence, driving innovation in the Built Environment, and strengthening academic and research capacity across Africa. This aligns with the University of Johannesburg’s core values of , , , and .

📅 What’s Next?

We look forward to more impactful engagements leading up to the SURE-Built Conference, scheduled for 3rd–4th September 2026!

🔥 Stay . Stay . Keep building the future of .

📢 -Built Research Capacity Building Workshop – Akure 2026 kicks off TOMORROW! 🚀🔥

The is set ✅
are ready 🎓
Preparations are 💯

The SURE-Built Research Capacity Building Workshop Series is a flagship initiative of the Annual SURE-Built Conference, dedicated to strengthening capacity and advancing across Sub-Saharan Africa 🌍📚

With 270+ participants ready, here’s what to expect:

✨ Enhanced research capacity development
📖 Powerful insights into academic publishing
🤝 Mentorship from global scholars
💡 Practical, hands-on knowledge in grant and proposal writing

📍 Workshop Details

🟢 Main Workshop: Tomorrow, Thursday, 16 April 2026
🟢 Special Postgraduate Session: Friday, 17 April 2026

🏛 Venue: T.I. Francis Auditorium, Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA)

👥 Mode: In-Person
⏰ Time: 12 Noon (Nigeria Time)


📣 Tag a , , or student who should NOT miss this opportunity!