The College of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the National Student Representative Council (NSRC), invite all 2023 registered honours, postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral Unisa students (postgraduate) to submit abstracts (maximum 1 page) to be considered for presentation at the Unisa Research & Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase, scheduled from 28 November 2023.

The rapidly transforming landscape of Online and Distance e-Learning (ODeL) offers a multitude of challenges and opportunities, particularly in the Global South.  These challenges, compounded by the dimensions of Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity (VUCA), necessitate innovative solutions and fresh research insights.

The Postgraduate Research and Innovation Showcase is a premier event designed to spotlight the latest academic investigations and pioneering solutions from the brightest minds of our generation.  It aims to provide an interdisciplinary platform for postgraduate students from all colleges at UNISA to present their groundbreaking findings, share novel ideas, and interact with a network of peers, industry leaders, and established academics.

This is more than just a showcase.  It's a beacon for the future of ODeL in the Global South.  Your insights, research, and innovations have the potential to redefine education in this VUCA era.  We eagerly await your contributions and look forward to witnessing the brilliance of tomorrow's leaders today!

Activities

• Workshop on presentation skills
• Practical presentation sessions to mentor and support participants
• An awards ceremony

Eligibility

• Only 2023 Registered UNISA postgraduate students (Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, Masters or PhD).
• Research and innovations directly aligned with the theme, offering a distinctive focus on the Global South.
• Prospective postgraduate student participants have not previously taken part in the festival under their current registered qualification.
• UNISA staff studying through UNISA are not allowed to participate.