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The University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) recently hosted an insightful public lecture through its Food Evolution Research Centre (Formerly, Food Evolution Research Laboratory), exploring how artificial intelligence, genomics, and nutrition science are transforming the future of healthcare.

Presented by Professor Emile R. Chimusa, the lecture unpacked the exciting possibilities of precision nutrition while highlighting Africa’s important role in advancing global research and innovation.

Read more about the key insights from this fascinating discussion below. ⬇️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-genome-fork-rethinking-nutrition-o7qcf

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Today, our first-year Hospitality students had the opportunity to learn from Mr Fikezweni Mthembu, owner of a local bakery, who shared his expertise and passion for the art of bread making.

Through this engaging guest lecture and practical demonstration, students gained valuable insight into the bread-baking process, the craftsmanship behind quality baking, and the dedication required to build a successful business in the food industry. The session concluded on a delicious note as students enjoyed sampling the freshly baked bread.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Mr Mthembu for generously sharing his knowledge and experience with our students. We also thank Ms Ita Geyser for facilitating this enriching learning opportunity and for continuing to connect our students with industry professionals who bring classroom learning to life.

Yesterday, the Food Evolution Research Centre (FERC) at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality was honoured to host Professor Emile Chimusa, Professor of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology at Northumbria University (UK), for an insightful public lecture titled:

“From Genome to Fork: Leveraging Multimodal AI to Predict, Personalise, and Prevent Diet-Associated Disease.”

The lecture explored how advances in artificial intelligence, genomics, microbiome research, and multi-omics science are transforming our understanding of nutrition and health. Attendees gained valuable insight into how data-driven approaches are paving the way for personalised nutrition, earlier disease prediction, and more targeted prevention strategies.

Thank you to Professor Chimusa for sharing his expertise and inspiring engaging discussions at the intersection of AI, nutrition, and healthcare.

Yesterday marked a proud milestone as a number of students from the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) crossed the graduation stage to celebrate the successful completion of their qualifications.

Congratulations🎉 to all our graduates on this remarkable achievement - we wish them every success as they embark on the next chapter of their personal and professional journeys.

A special congratulations goes to two of our own academic staff members, Dr Maisa Adinolfi and Dr Matilda Mashapa, who both graduated with PhDs in Tourism and Hospitality. Their dedication to advancing knowledge through research is an inspiration to our students, colleagues, and the broader academic community.

The School of Tourism’s The Kerzner at UJ invites you to an unforgettable Food & Wine Pairing Evening, presented in partnership with Creation Wines.

🎉 Book as a group! Receive a 20% discount when purchasing 6 or more tickets.

Secure your place today:
https://www.quicket.co.za/events/383663-food-and-wine-pairing-evening/

How is artificial intelligence transforming the future of nutrition and healthcare?

Join the Food Evolution Research Centre (FERC - Food Evolution Research Laboratory) at the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) for an insightful public lecture exploring how AI and multi-omics science are advancing personalised nutrition, disease prediction, and preventative healthcare.

RSVP: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/B79HtgRV8B

We look forward to welcoming researchers, students, academics, and industry professionals to what promises to be a thought-provoking discussion.

Considering a future in tourism? 🌍

Tourism is more than travel. It’s a people-centred industry that connects cultures, drives economic growth, and creates memorable experiences across the globe. Whether your ambition is to lead, innovate, or make a positive impact on communities and destinations, a career in tourism can take you there.

At the University of Johannesburg’s School of Tourism and Hospitality, our programmes are designed to equip students with the knowledge, practical skills, and industry insight needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving global sector.

Applications for 2027 are now open. If you’re ready to turn your passion into a profession, now is the time to take the first step.

Apply online: https://www.uj.ac.za/about/about/internationalisation/international-students-2/applying-to-uj/

In celebration of Youth Month, the School of Tourism and Hospitality (STH) recently participated in two exciting career showcase events, inspiring more than 230 high school learners to explore the many opportunities available within the tourism and hospitality industry.

By connecting learners with industry professionals, UJ alumni, and our academic team, we continue to demonstrate how education can open doors to rewarding and impactful careers.

Read more about these inspiring engagements below. ⬇️
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/two-locations-one-purpose-inspiring-8kuaf