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August 27, 2021 | Category:
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Uncovering deep-seated roots of hardship
Dr Khuze Skosana recently graduated with a PhD and is a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Unisa. His research investigates the psychosocial effects of unemployment on young adults.
August 24, 2021 | Category:
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Find our collectiveness to realise our humanness
"As history wrestles with us, we must wrestle with history in the present, for the imagined future." This aptly summarises the discussions that took place at the 16th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture, hosted by Unisa's Institute for Social and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Psychological Society of South Africa and the Pan-African Psychology Union.
August 12, 2021 | Category:
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This go-getter is living her dream
On her journey to realise her childhood aspirations, Unisa’s Dr Koketjo Tsebe continues adding accolades to her long list of achievements. “Every day I am reminded that as long as I work hard, commit to my roles, consult with others, and prioritise my work, I can realise all my goals.”
#WomensMonth
August 11, 2021 | Category:
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Young imbokodo academic gets estimable recognition
Not only is she a magnificent woman, Unisa's Dr Lebohang Motsomotso has also bagged the 2021 Unisa Research and Innovation Youngest Female Doctoral Graduate Award. "Women should know that alone you cannot change the world, but you can cast a stone across the waters to create many ripples." #WomensMonth #Imbokodo
August 10, 2021 | Category:
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Amplifying the already huge impact of a modern African classic
On his passionate journey to Africanise the university landscape, Unisa alumnus Dr John Mambambo single-handedly translated Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo’s seminal work, Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature, to ChiShona, thus extending its reach to grassroots level.
July 06, 2021 | Category:
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Unisan nominated to the SA Film and Publication Board
Prof Siya Tyali will apply his expertise to ensure the regulation of films, games and publications.
July 05, 2021 | Category:
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Unfinished business: Exploring the dark history of the church
One of the issues discussed by Prof Erna Oliver in her inaugural lecture is the fact that many churches were essentially complicit in past atrocities and supported the evils of apartheid.
June 28, 2021 | Category:
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Africa in position to further global nuclear nonproliferation, but competing interests hamper efforts
Speaking at a webinar, Unisa's Prof Jo-Ansie van Wyk warned that large nuclear-armed countries, like the US and Russia, continue to modernise their arsenals.
June 25, 2021 | Category:
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Keeping the brand alive in unprecedented times
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Charmaine du Plessis explained how brand purpose can be enacted by means of social media brand communication during the current pandemic or, indeed, in any other crisis.