UJ appoints Mpedi to succeed outgoing VC Marwala
The University of Johannesburg has announced the appointment of George Mpedi as its new vice chancellor and principal effective from March 2023.
Mpedi takes over from Tshilidzi Marwala, who was appointed as the rector of the United Nations University in Tokyo.
In a statement released on Friday morning, the University Council chair, Mike Teke said: “The Panel was impressed with his commitment to continuing with the University’s strategic objectives and our values of transformation, social justice, and environmental sustainability. Prof Mpedi has also demonstrated an unwavering and outstanding commitment to continuing our efforts for the University to be recognised as an innovative and rigorous place of learning in the fourth industrial revolution with impactful research. We are delighted to welcome him to lead our ambitious plans.”
Mpedi is currently the deputy vice-chancellor of academic and a member of the university's management. executive committee.
Commenting on his appointment, he said: “I’m delighted and deeply honoured to be taking up the role of Vice-Chancellor of this great University. Prof Marwala and his predecessor, Prof Ihron Rensburg, have built a strong University, and I see many opportunities to take the institution’s ambitious strategy forward. I am particularly looking forward to working with staff and students to build a truly inspirational and transformative institution where all are included and supported to thrive.”
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