Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study

Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study Institutes for Advanced Study (IAS) are at the apex of the research and higher education ladder.

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) is a joint initiative of the University of Johannesburg (UJ), South Africa, and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore. Launched on 14 May 2015, JIAS aims to reach beyond the regular teaching and research routines of contemporary higher education by encouraging collaborative and focused scholarly initiatives in both the Humanities and

Natural Sciences. They are designed to afford top quality researchers with an opportunity to focus entirely on their central calling in their respective fields, either individually or in collaborative enterprise. JIAS is the first fully-fledged institute of advanced learning in South Africa’s political and economic heartland. Although rooted within UJ, and keen to foster UJ’s institutional goals, JIAS will co-operate with all HE institutions in the country. JIAS’ partnership with NTU will provide opportunities to unite African and Asian thought and multidisciplinary research. As a guiding principle, the selection of Fellows will be on the quality of the proposed research and the researchers. In pursuit of this, JIAS will seek out global leaders in their respective fields including Nobel Laureates. JIAS operates from a residential facility that is located in the leafy suburb of Westdene, Johannesburg. Follow us on Twitter:

02/09/2026

Meet Herbie Tsoaeli 🧡

Award-winning bassist, composer and bandleader Herbie Tsoaeli is in Johannesburg this week for the Herbie Tsoaeli uMnikelo Residency, a celebration of South African jazz, its histories and continuing creative traditions.

As part of the residency, Herbie will be at Jazz @ JIAS on Thursday, 3 September, in conversation with Dinga Sikwebu, exploring his music, musical journey and wider creative practice. The conversation will be followed by a live performance by Herbie Tsoaeli.

Presented in collaboration between MMArtHouse/uMnikelo Sonic Sessions and the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS).

Hear from Herbie as he shares more about his residency and the week ahead.

Upcoming JIAS Events | September 2026 🧡Join the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) this September for a dy...
02/09/2026

Upcoming JIAS Events | September 2026 🧡

Join the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) this September for a dynamic programme of seminars, conversations, performances, webinars and book launches.

From Jazz @ JIAS and explorations of African music and cultural history to conversations on literature, cosmopolitanism and theatre, this month’s programme brings together leading scholars, writers, artists and cultural practitioners for thoughtful dialogue and exchange.

Keep an eye on our social media platforms for speaker spotlights, registration links and detailed information on each event.

Jazz @ JIAS | Herbie Tsoaeli in Conversation with Dinga SikwebuJoin award-winning bassist, composer and bandleader Herbi...
01/09/2026

Jazz @ JIAS | Herbie Tsoaeli in Conversation with Dinga Sikwebu

Join award-winning bassist, composer and bandleader Herbie Tsoaeli in conversation with Dinga Sikwebu for an evening exploring his music, musical journey and wider creative practice.

Presented as part of the Herbie Tsoaeli uMnikelo Residency, the evening is a collaboration between MMArtHouse/uMnikelo Sonic Sessions and the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS), bringing together conversation and live performance in celebration of South African jazz, its histories and continuing creative traditions.

The conversation will be followed by a live performance by Herbie Tsoaeli.

📅 3 September 2026
🕕 18:00–20:00 (SAST)
📍 Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS), 1 Tolip Street, Westdene

Register via the link : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/FnBpNy0UHK?origin=lprLink

or scan the QR code.

Highlights from the Frontiers of National and International Development Book LaunchThe Johannesburg Institute for Advanc...
31/08/2026

Highlights from the Frontiers of National and International Development Book Launch

The Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) recently hosted the online launch of Busani Ngcaweni’s Frontiers of National and International Development: Rethinking Governance and Growth in the Global South.

The book offers a critical exploration of power, governance and development, examining questions of effective leadership, developmental agency and the evolving trajectory of the Global South, with particular attention to South Africa, China and South–South cooperation.

The discussion brought together Prof. Mashupye Maserumule, Dr. Basani Baloyi, Mr. Sam Mkokeli, Ms. Mapi Mahlangu and Prof. Nomalanga Mkhize for an engaging conversation on the challenges and possibilities shaping national and international development.

Swipe through for highlights from the discussion.

Thank you to our speakers and everyone who joined us online.

BOOK LAUNCH | Frontiers of National and International DevelopmentJoin the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIA...
27/08/2026

BOOK LAUNCH | Frontiers of National and International Development

Join the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) for the online launch of Busani Ngcaweni’s Frontiers of National and International Development: Rethinking Governance and Growth in the Global South.

Exploring power, governance and the future of development, the book examines questions of effective leadership, developmental agency and the evolving trajectory of the Global South, with particular attention to South Africa, China and South–South cooperation.

The conversation will feature Prof. Mashupye Maserumule, Dr. Basani Baloyi, Mr. Sam Mkokeli, Ms. Mapi Mahlangu and Prof. Nomalanga Mkhize.

📅 28 August 2026 | ⏰ 10:00 – 12:00
💻 Online

📖 Purchase a copy from Jacana Media and use SAAPAM30 at checkout for 30% off, valid until 31 August 2026.

🔗 Registration here : https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/gTngnsVCjY?origin=lprLink

Book purchase.: https://jacana.co.za/product/frontiers-of-national-and-international-development-rethinking-governance-and-growth-in-the-global-south-due-mid-late-april/

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg’s Department of History and the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIA...
27/08/2026

Yesterday, the University of Johannesburg’s Department of History and the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) hosted the 4IR Distinguished Seminar, Extraversion 2.0: The African Humanities from Structural Adjustment to Artificial Intelligence.

Thank you to Professor Natasha Erlank, Professor Prinola Govenden and Dr Edgar Jack Taylor for an engaging and insightful discussion, and to Professor Faeeza Ballim for chairing the conversation. The seminar explored the changing landscape of the African humanities, reflecting on structural adjustment, epistemic dependency, generative AI and the implications these shifts hold for research, writing and knowledge production on the continent.

Thank you to everyone who joined us, both in person and online, for contributing to this important conversation on the future of African scholarship and the humanities.

University Of Johannesburg’s Department of History and the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invite you t...
25/08/2026

University Of Johannesburg’s Department of History and the Johannesburg Institute for Advanced Study (JIAS) invite you to a 4IR Distinguished Seminar:

Extraversion 2.0: The African Humanities from Structural Adjustment to Artificial Intelligence
Featuring Prof Natasha Erlank, Prof Prinola Govenden and Dr Edgar Jack Taylor, with Prof Faeeza Ballim as Chair.

📅 26 August 2026
⏰ 18:00–20:00
📍 JIAS or online via Zoom
🔗 Join via Zoom:
https://zoom.us/j/93553070497?pwd=hI0agcXy7UG3sLTM1MrIP3jDyCaOaw.1
Meeting ID: 935 5307 0497
Passcode: 358539

We congratulate our Acting Director, Professor Siphiwo Mahala, on receiving a trophy and a certificate of appreciation f...
24/08/2026

We congratulate our Acting Director, Professor Siphiwo Mahala, on receiving a trophy and a certificate of appreciation from the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg, Professor Letlhokwa Mpedi.

The award recognises Prof. Mahala’s creative excellence in advancing scholarship and his exceptional contribution through impactful creative outputs. We are proud of this well-deserved recognition.

This Week at JIAS 🧡We highlight two important scholarly engagements taking place at the Institute.On Wednesday, 26 Augus...
24/08/2026

This Week at JIAS 🧡

We highlight two important scholarly engagements taking place at the Institute.

On Wednesday, 26 August, we host Extraversion 2.0: The African Humanities from Structural Adjustment to Artificial Intelligence, followed on Friday, 28 August, by the Frontiers of National and Regional Development book launch.

Stay connected with JIAS as we continue to share our latest conversations, scholarship and intellectual engagements.

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