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August 12, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
When things aren't ok
As "lockdown fatigue" sets in, is isolation taking a toll on your mental health? Dr Nikki Themistocleous, clinical psychologist and lecturer from Unisa's Department of Psychology in the College of Human Sciences, talks about some of the issues you may be experiencing.
August 12, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Lead, Featured, Corporate
CHS leads the way with research ethics and high research performance
The College of Human Sciences recently launched its new College Research Ethics Committee (CREC) virtually. The new CREC Chair is Dr Kgashane Johannes Malesa.
August 11, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
The forgotten vulnerable
Unisa's Dr Janice Moodley says that Covid-19 presents unique challenges for pregnant women and new mothers, not only in terms of a hyper-vigilance to ensure the safety of both mother and baby against an unknown enemy, but also in the stripping away of the social networks that women rely upon during pregnancy and birth.
#WomensMonth2020 #IamGenerationEquality
August 07, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Join this virtual academic meeting space
The Department of Communication Science in Unisa's College of Human Sciences recently relaunched its Community of Communication Scholarship Project at a webinar presented by Dr Yolo Koba.
August 06, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
How ‘open’ is ODL?
Unisa's Department of Health Studies hosted a webinar presented by Dr Omari Shabani, a postdoctoral research fellow, exploring the presence and absence of constraint in the learning process.
August 06, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Despairing during lockdown
Covid-19 has exacerbated the hard lives of our most vulnerable communities, such as female breadwinners. As we navigate the unknown reality of this pandemic, what is also clear, is that now, even more than before, it is difficult and dangerous to be a woman in South Africa, says Unisa's Dr Bianca Parry.
#WomensMonth2020 #IamGenerationEquality
July 29, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
You have your PhD? Don't shelve it!
Watch the webinar, hosted by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research in Unisa's College of Human Sciences, that assists doctoral graduates to publish from their theses as part of a postdoctoral incubation programme.
July 23, 2020 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Last Rivonia triallist and Unisa alumnus dies
The university mourns the passing of Isithwalandwe Andrew Mokete Mlangeni, struggle icon and politician. "I want to emphasise that life should be one of learning. Lifelong learning. Don't stop in getting your degree; always continue to study until you go down to the grave."
