UJ HONOURS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS AT ANNUAL COUNCIL AWARDS 2023
Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi – Vice-Chancellor and Principal (UJ): “As change engulfed the University of Johannesburg (UJ) this year, there was a mix of emotions. Excitement was tempered by trepidation and fear of the unknown. As we draw to the end of what has been an eventful and exciting year, it is wholly necessary to take stock of the year that has been. Perhaps the most daunting prospect at the beginning of this year was the breadth and scope of senior management changes. John F Kennedy once declared, “Change is the law of life.” This is certainly a truism,” he said.
The UJ Council presented the annual Ellen Kuzwayo and Alumni Dignitas awards on the evening of 24 November 2023. Also referred to as the Council Awards, this ceremony honours individuals for their exceptional contributions to the higher education sector, and recognises UJ alumni for their impactful contributions to the institution’s advancement and development. The 2023 edition of the awards marked UJ Vice-Chancellor and Principal Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi’s first awards ceremony at the helm of the University. Prof Mpedi reflected on this, and the various changes the institution, the country and the world have experienced over the last year in his remarks.
Prof Mpedi added that surviving these changes has made the university stronger.
(Left to right) Prof Letlhokwa Mpedi, Ms Thabisile Charity Phumo, Ms Nomali Letta Mbulu Semenya, Ms Yvonne Chaka Chaka, Ms Lebogang Letsoalo, Dr Yondela Ndema, Prof Bettine van Vuuren and Mr Frans Baleni
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