College of Graduate Studies
Ethiopian postgraduate students proudly walk the stage at vibrant Unisa graduation ceremony
At a ceremony held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, 62 graduates received postgraduate qualifications. In attendance at this special event were, among others, the Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the South African Deputy Minister: Higher Education and Training, and the Ethiopian Director-General: Higher Education Academic Affairs. Read more
Renewing African higher education with accountability and vision
There is a need to align the mission of higher education in Africa with the significant changes in political economies. This was the view of Prof Tade Akin Aina when delivering the 2024 Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, co-hosted by Unisa. Read more
Generous equipment donation enhances Unisa's research capability
A donation of state-of-the-art equipment worth R27m by international institutions to the UNESCO-Unisa-ITLABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology allows postgraduate students and scientists to generate world-class data. Read more
Unisan wins international award for research on nanotechnology solutions
Research into the use of nanotechnology to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals has won Professor Malik Maaza, incumbent of the UNESCO-Unisa-ITLABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies, the 37th Khwarizmi International Award. Read more
Harnessing indigenous knowledge in the digital era
Recently hosted by the College of Graduate Studies, the 5th Indigenous Epistemologies Seminar Series was themed "Indigenous Epistemologies in the Digital Age: Preserving, Adapting, and Innovating Traditional Knowledge Systems". Read more
Wellness session stresses mental health support
The aim of a recent wellness session hosted by the College of Graduate Studies was to raise awareness about the challenges and health problems that can be caused by loss, particularly for postgraduate students navigating their academic journeys. Read more
Unisa Gauteng Region hosts CGS postgraduate research workshops
To assist its postgraduate students in enhancing their research skills and increasing their chances of succeeding in their research journey, Unisa, through the College of Graduate Studies, is facilitating research workshops at the university's regional offices throughout the country. Read more
Reclaiming African feminism: Unveiling new perspectives
Diving into vibrant discussions at the Unisa CNA Research Symposium, scholars and practitioners explored the evolving definitions of Feminism, Womanist and Bosadi Theorisations. Read more
The role of HE in leveraging AI: Insights from an expert panel
Speaking at Unisa's recent Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium. experts discussed how higher education institutions can effectively leverage artificial intelligence to enhance educational outcomes, research and institutional development. Read more
Finding the balance between inclusivity and academic performance in HE
In the competitive landscape of higher education, do our support systems promote genuine inclusivity or simply reinforce a survival-of-the-fittest mentality? This was one of the topics under discussion at Unisa’s recent Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium. Read more