College of Graduate Studies
Social policy dimensions of land and agrarian reform in Asia
Dr Ilcheong Yi gave an informative presentation on the social policy dimensions of land and agrarian reform in three Asian countries. He examined in detail multiple factors that affect the success or the failure of land reform. Read more
R&I postgraduate student showcase promises a glorious future for the continent
Unisa continues to take the lead in embracing the role of technology in research and innovation. The university hosted a Research and Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase to develop postgraduate students' research and innovation skills. Read more
Examining Zimbabwe's land questions
The SARChI Chair in Social Policy recently held an insightful webinar reflecting on Zimbabwe’s enduring land questions, especially post-Robert Mugabe’s context, which has been named the new dispensation under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more
Children, social assistance and food security in South Africa
The research webinar series came packed with insightful knowledge about children, their social assistance and food security. Read more
The importance of research ethics and academic integrity
Research ethics and academic integrity training ensure that research candidates are aware of the policies and procedures that govern research ethics, and that they can use them appropriately to avoid breaching ethical standards. Read more
Accessibility and security for people with disabilities in Zimbabwe's urban areas
Dr Tom Tom, Research Fellow at DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Social Policy, gave an informative and insightful presentation on accessibility and security for people with disabilities in the urban areas of Zimbabwe and how disability relates to social policy. Read more
Unisan elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Dr Kaviyarasu Kasinathan has been elected as a Fellow by the prestigious Royal Society of Chemistry in the United Kingdom. He continues to be an exceptional researcher committed to using his research to contribute to achieving sustainable development goals. Read more
Unisan obtains PhD from the University of Leicester, UK
Jack Chokwe, Acting Managing Editor at Unisa Press, recently obtained his PhD at the University of Leicester. While it took him nine years of part-time online distance learning to complete his studies, Chokwe is excited to join the list of scholars flying the Unisa flag high in the international body of knowledge. Read more
Unisa hosts successful information sessions at its Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre
The Unisa Ethiopian Regional Learning Centre, in partnership with Unisa marketing teams from the Department of Institutional Advancement across the university’s colleges and the Postgraduate Admissions division of the College of Graduate Studies, hosted successful information sessions at Inter Luxury Hotel in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more
Productive and high-paced engagements by Unisans during Research Week in France
A select team of senior Unisa academics and executives recently participated in a series of diverse engagements, meetings, workshops and visits in France as they joined representatives from 23 South African universities in pursuit of building stronger partnerships with French higher education institutions. Read more