Dear UJ Graduates You have been groomed for leadership. To lead requires knowledge. Education is therefore an indispensable asset. Without knowledge, you cannot lead. At the University of Johannesburg (UJ), we believe you have acquired all the key ingredients to become an effective and inspirational leader – an innovative leader who reimagines and recreates the future to the benefit of our world. Today’s graduation is a celebration of achievement, and with it the attainment of a major milestone in your life. As a graduate, you are joining the ranks of an elite population in South Africa with a qualification that will hold you in good stead. You chose well by coming to UJ. UJ has grown steadily into a world-class, internationally recognised university with more than 50 000 registered students. Our global stature and academic robustness are acknowledged by the most prestigious higher education ranking systems in the world. In addition, UJ remains the only African university accorded the honour of membership to U21, an elite consortium of 25 global universities from every continent, most of which are placed in the top 100 in the world. At UJ, you have encountered some of the finest South African and international academic minds. You have participated in technology-rich learning, which compares favourably to the very best in global higher education. We will continue to build UJ as an international university of choice , anchored in Africa, dynamically shaping
the future – a future where our students are dynamic participants in the Fourth Industrial Revolution. We welcome you as a new member of the global UJ alumni community where you will join a worldwide body of professionals, many of whom are leaders in their fields. I encourage you to join the UJ Alumni Network and become an active member of the University Convocation. By staying actively engaged with UJ, you can make a real contribution to our academic projects and to those who will study at UJ after you. As you move into the world of work or begin studying towards a further degree, we have equipped you with the skills to make a positive contribution to society as a responsible corporate citizen and future leader. It is your time to go and make your mark. This is your future, reimagined! Yours sincerely,
Prof Tshilidzi Marwala Vice-Chancellor and Principal University of Johannesburg
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