College of Human Sciences
Teamwork triumphs: Unisans celebrate Multilingualism Awards victory
Unisa's College of Human Sciences' Language Projects Team were the biggest winners at the 2024 PanSALB Multilingualism Awards, scooping four awards. Read more
Womanism and black theology of liberation
In exploring possible contours of dialogue between Black Theology of Liberation and Womanist Theology, Prof Fundiswa Kobo strives to liberate fragmented black humanity as a whole. Read more
Unisa and partners launch exciting collaboration to promote SA languages
Announced at the university's International Mother Language Day celebration, Unisa is partnering with the Puku Foundation and ILIFA in a wide-ranging initiative to promote multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education and research, in addition to preserving and elevating the status of previously marginalised languages in classrooms, higher education institutions and society at large. Read more
Distinguished nursing scholar leads Unisa's humanities incubator
Guided by the motto "Lift as you rise", the Executive Dean of Unisa's College of Human Sciences, Prof Zethu Nkosi, envisions leading the college to become the best in the country by implementing appropriate systems and structures while creating an environment driven by integrity, kindness, constructivism and naturalism. Read more
Unisa researcher is breaking barriers in environmental research
The College of Human Sciences' Dr Suvania Naidoo formed part of a select group participating in the prestigious Young Female Scientist Programme at Okayama University in Japan. Her research unveiled new perspectives on the socio-economic impacts of mining, offering hope for a sustainable future. Read more
Unisa's Decoloniality Summer School marks a decade of transformative conversations
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Unisa Decoloniality Summer School 2024 instalment was held under the theme "Reflection, disruption and the realisation of decolonial futures". Renowned thought leaders assembled to explore the theme from various perspectives, including analysing geopolitics after the Covid-19 pandemic. The school has been crucial in fostering critical dialogues. Read more
Unisa to be the official academic partner of the 10th WCWS
Five Unisa delegates will join various scholars at the 10th World Conference on Women's Studies. Unisa is the conference's official academic partner, which aims to explore the latest research, ideas and solutions related to gender equality, women's empowerment and social justice. Read more
Mentorship excellence celebrated by CHS
Mentors and mentees gathered to celebrate and recognise the journey they have travelled at the College of Human Sciences’ 14th Mentorship Programme graduation ceremony. Read more
Exploring the dark side of digital information flow
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Julie Reid, of the Department of Communication Sciences, explored the dangers posed by digital recommender systems and advocated for new governance imperatives in the realm of online information. Read more
Unisan shares expertise at international psychology gathering
Dr Wandile Fundo Tsabedze from the Department of Psychology recently joined scholars from around the world when he presented two papers at the International Positive Psychology Association's 8th World Congress on Positive Psychology in Vancouver, Canada. Read more