The College of Graduate Studies, in collaboration with the National Student Representative Council (NSRC), invite all 2024 registered honours, postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral Unisa students (postgraduate) to submit abstracts (maximum 1 page) to be considered for presentation at the Annual Unisa Research & Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase, scheduled from 26 November 2024.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlines many needs that are yet to be met in the Global South.  This necessitates innovative solutions and fresh research insights to respond to the complex social, environmental, and demographic challenges.

The Postgraduate Research and Innovation Showcase is thus 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, community members and established academics.

This is more than just a showcase.  It's a beacon for the future of how innovative research impacts our societies.  Your insights, research, and innovations have the potential to redefine the future of our societies in line with the 2030 Agenda.  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 2024 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.