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July 04, 2022 | Category:
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Consciousness researcher celebrated with an NRF rating
Prof Pieter Craffert's high-impact research into fascinating topics such as near-death or out-of-body experiences, and ecstatic spirit or possession experiences, has been recognised through a coveted NRF B3 rating.
July 04, 2022 | Category:
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A passion for social and energy justice gained scholar prominent membership
Unisan Prof Ashley van Niekerk was recognised at the recent Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony for his accomplishment of membership of the Academy of Science of South Africa
June 23, 2022 | Category:
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Exploring structural and spiritual inequalities through research
Prof Fundiswa Kobo from Unisa's College of Human Sciences was presented with the Emerging Researcher Award at the 2022 Unisa Research and Innovation Awards ceremony. She is committed to exploring structural and spiritual inequalities, especially gender exploitation, through her research.
June 21, 2022 | Category:
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Cultural memory maestro's B3 rating celebrated
Prof Kgomotso Masemola's NRF B3 rating, which recognises his outstanding research performance and impact, was celebrated at the 2022 Unisa Research and Innovation Awards. As Executive Dean of the College of Human Sciences, he is known for advocating academic excellence and leading by example.
June 10, 2022 | Category:
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The African spirit is strong in this researcher
Prof Jan Maluleka, recipient of the Principal's Award for Excellence in Research, says that the knowledge that sustained our forefathers should be part of the solution to the African problems that we currently facing, and that research should link to traditional wisdom.
June 10, 2022 | Category:
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Strengthening digital transformation for Unisa students
Unisa's Phindiwe Kamolane and Prof Zethu Nkosi share behind-the-scenes stories of their journey through the first two years of moving entirely to online examinations.
June 07, 2022 | Category:
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Unisa political scientist assumes leadership role in global association
The College of Human Sciences’ Sanet Solomon has been appointed as the deputy president of the Africa branch of the International Association for Political Science Students, a global, non-profit, student-led organisation aimed at making a global impact in political science.
June 06, 2022 | Category:
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African leadership from an indigenous perspective
What are the roots and basis of authentic African leadership in this modern capital-driven world that we live in? The webinar grappled with the notion of leadership. In particular, it looked at the youth and their role in reimagining what leadership is and what it could be.
May 27, 2022 | Category:
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Towards credible communication
Delivering her inaugural lecture, Prof Yolanda Botha from the Department of Communication Sciences in the College of Human Sciences explored, among others, social organisation credibility, which is the extent to which social media users perceive the organisation as a reliable source of information on social media.