UJ Research & Innovation

The University of Johannesburg (Research Development and Support Team) attended the Southern Africa Research and Innovation Management association (SARIMA) Conference, held from the 2-5 September 2025 in Stellenbosch, Cape Town. The conference was themed “Expect the Unexpected: Unlocking the Value of Research and Innovation Management.”
During the event, Dr. John Mamokhere and Ms. Katleho Mokwatsi, both Research Administrators within the Research Development and Support Division, were honoured with the Best Poster and Overall Best Poster Presentation Awards for their outstanding contribution and innovative research insights.
Their achievement not only highlights the University’s commitment to excellence in research and innovation management but also serves as an inspiration to their colleagues and the broader academic community.

The University of Johannesburg participated in the University of Pretoria Research Entities Meeting (28 March 2025), focusing on research consolidation, collaboration, and innovation. Key sessions included insights from the 2023 Research Entities Survey, the Biomedical Research Institute (Stellenbosch University), and discussions on national research priorities.

Rise & Reimagine: A Sweet Start for Women Who Mean Business.

We officially launched the University of Johannesburg Student Women Economic Empowerment Programme (SWEEP) under the UJ TTO. A bold step towards fostering Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship (IDE) among women at UJ.

Our launch theme, Rise & Reimagine, came alive through an inspiring panel discussion on Entrepreneurial Resilience: Overcoming Failure and Adversity in Innovation-Driven Enterprises for Women. Together, we explored how women can turn challenges into opportunities and reimagine their journeys as innovation leaders.
This initiative is about more than entrepreneurship, it’s about building a movement where women entrepreneurs at UJ can thrive, innovate, and create impact.

A heartfelt thank you to the UJ SWEEP
Executive and our distinguished guests Ms Lerato Mokgomo, Ms Paballo Banks and Dr Ayanda Sibiya, whose wisdom and presence made the launch truly
unforgettable. Most importantly, thank you to all the attendees whose presence, energy, and engagement made this event special.
We invite all women entrepreneurs at UJ to join us on this journey of empowerment, collaboration, and innovation.

We are excited to announce that two of our outstanding PhD students are embarking on a 6-month innovation and entrepreneurship journey in Singapore through our collaboration with the National University of Singapore(NUS) via the NUS Enterprise Academy.

Congratulations to Kgaugelo J. Masia and Edwin Hlangwani on this incredible opportunity. We wish you both every success as you represent the University of Johannesburg on the international stage.🎉

What an honour it was to host the EDHE - Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education Gauteng Regional Rounds at the University of Johannesburg Technology Transfer Office (UJ TTO)😊. We extend our heartfelt thanks to EDHE for providing us with this opportunity to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in our community.

Special congratulations to Kabelo Albina Sebiloane (PhD, MSc, BSc) for winning in the Social Impact category, your dedication to creating positive change is truly inspiring. We look forward to seeing you shine at the finals. 🎉

Watch the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/dTCHcfem

We are excited to host the Gauteng regional of the EDHE - Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education

🎤 Are you ready? We’re going LIVE today!

The Gauteng Regional Round of the EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity 2025 is officially underway! 🎉
📍 University of Johannesburg (UJ)
📅 22–23 July 2025

Over the next two days, talented studentpreneurs will be pitching their innovative businesses for a chance to secure a spot at the National Finals this November! 💼

🙌 A heartfelt thank you to our esteemed judges and contributors making this round a success:
• Ms Mororiṣ̌eng Maapola – CFO, JET Education Services NPC
• Ms Lufuno Rasoesoe – CEO, TOSH Detergents
• Mr Zakheni Ngubo – Founding Director, Innovation and Research Commercialisation Agency
• Mr Khizar Sultan, Co-founder of Zilo

Watch and support the live pitches here:
👉 https://youtube.com/live/lJF2yicQezk?feature=share

Let’s cheer on the Gauteng leg of studentpreneurs as they pitch their way to the finals! 👏

The Student Women Economic Empowerment program(SWEEP) executive together with their coordinator attended the Cybersecurity Awareness Workshop hosted at Workshop17 in Sandton. Two students namely Nobuhle Mbuyisa the Marketing & Media Coordinator and Ncengimphilo Mpanza Project Coordinator from the UJ SWEEP Chapter were appointed as event leads and played a vital role in planning and logistics. The UJ SWEEP Chapter remains committed to fostering such impactful engagements and looks forward to future collaborations.

The University of Johannesburg Technology Transfer Office(UJ TTO) hosted the 2025 Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education (EDHE) Entrepreneurship intervarsity competition internal round.
The event brought together student entrepreneurs who pitched their businesses and research based solutions with passion,creativity and determination. It was an inspiring showcase of entrepreneurial talent with potential for innovative ventures. As the UJ TTO we are extremely proud to support the entrepreneurial spirit fostered by EDHE.

The UJ TTO extends its sincere appreciation to our panel judges Dr. Sean Perry Lumkile Mnintshana Lawrance Seseni Cashandra Mara Thandiwe Maretlane Tiyani B. for their time, expertise and encouragement throughout the adjudication process.

EDHE - Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education

Our training session was facilitated by Tiyani B. and focused on solution idea generation helping our incubatees shape and sharpen their innovative concepts. 😊