College of Graduate Studies
Gold-coated iron oxide nanoparticles are a promising agent for cancer therapy and imaging
The UNESCO-UNISA Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Professor Malik Maaza, recently hosted an informative webinar series where Professor Ali Shakeri-Zadeh, a radiology researcher, discussed a study on promising cancer therapy and imaging. Read more
The trajectory of welfare following resettlement Zimbabwe vis-à-vis international experiences
Dr Newman Tekwa, a postdoctoral fellow in the DSI/NFR SARChI Chair in Social Policy, recently discussed the welfare trajectory of resettled households and international experiences of Zimbabwean households at a webinar hosted by the College of Graduate Studies. Read more
The feasibility of the developmental state project in Africa
Unisa’s College of Graduate Studies recently held the annual memorial lecture of Professor Thandika Mkandawire, whose seminal contributions to the debates on democracy and the developmental state, economic restructuring and the idea of transformation shifted the understanding of many in the areas of knowledge and policymaking. Read more
CGS hosts successful postgraduate virtual open day
The College of Graduate Studies recently hosted a postgraduate virtual open day to inform prospective students about Unisa’s diverse range of programmes, support services, learning tools and resources available for postgraduate students. Read more
Examining the lives of the precarious non-poor living in South Africa
Dr Michelle Peens presented her findings on the precarious non-poor and reflected on the use and value of the capability approach at a Research Webinar Series. The presentation was based on her PhD research entitled Examining the lives of the precarious non-poor living in South Africa. Read more
A need to invest in education: Uganda case study
Within Uganda’s middle-class society, at least 11 million people from the middle class are said to be precariously non-poor. They are highly vulnerable to economic shock and can easily descend into poverty. Research also reveals that people with higher education levels are less susceptible to poverty. Therefore, there is a need to invest in education. Read more
Empowering research activities in higher education institutions
Unisa is committed to making research accessible to the societies it engages with. The School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies recently hosted an informative interdisciplinary seminar in response to this mandate. Read more
The journey of the NCPC-SA
CGS hosted an interdisciplinary seminar live in more than 17 countries across Africa, various parts of Europe, the United States and India. The seminar offered an informative account of the 20-year-old journey of the NCPC-SA and its contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals through resource efficiency and cleaner production. Read more
Unisan earns doctoral degree in African Studies
Dr Tebogo Kgope recently obtained a doctoral degree in African Studies from the University of Venda. Inspired by Credo Mutwa's body of knowledge, she intends to assert and advocate for indigenous knowledge systems. Read more
Epistemic nutrition at an African university
In honour of the late Sanusi Credo Mutwa, Unisa continues to embrace the application of epistemic nutrition in promoting African indigenous knowledge systems. Read more