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August 30, 2023 | Category:
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Unisa @ 150: Making a difference in the lives of our cherished elders
Giving effect to Madiba’s lasting legacy on Mandela Day, members of the Department of Health Studies recently visited the A re Aganeng Old Age Home to promote health education among the resident elders and their caregivers.
August 30, 2023 | Category:
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SHIP on a quest to curb teenage pregnancy in Limpopo
Members of the Department of Health Studies' School Health Integrated Programme team recently visited a rural school to assess and address challenges related to teenage pregnancy and its effect on teaching and learning.
August 24, 2023 | Category:
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DGSS puts spotlight on anti-colonial and feminist scholarship
The new Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies commits to producing knowledge and research questions about the state of women, particularly black women and queer people across Africa and the global South.
August 21, 2023 | Category:
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Towards inclusive learning environments in South Africa
Exploring the pivotal roundtable entitled "Towards safe learning environments in a diverse spiritual and faith-based South African context", key voices, including those of Prof Rodney Tshaka, Dr Sidwell Mokgothu and Prof Mathole Motshekga shed light on fostering inclusive religious and theological interventions for an equitable education landscape.
August 16, 2023 | Category:
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Unisa @ 150: An SA first as multilingual robotics glossary is launched
The Unisa Science Engagement Centre, in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, and the Department of African Languages, officially launched a first-of-its-kind multilingual glossary of one hundred robotics terms in all eleven South African official languages.
August 09, 2023 | Category:
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Exciting new way to combat fake news grabs experts' attention
Unisan Ndivhuwo Sundani's ground-breaking research presented at the 11th International Conference on Research in Behavioural and Social Sciences has shed light on the critical issue of combatting fake news and misinformation in South Africa using digital media literacy.
August 02, 2023 | Category:
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Honouring the legacy of a giant
Unisa’s Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair recently participated in commemorative events hosted by the Luthuli Museum in celebration of Albert Luthuli’s unwavering commitment to social justice.
July 25, 2023 | Category:
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Prof Zethu Nkosi appointed Dean of the College of Human Sciences
Unisa has announced the appointment of Prof Zethu Nkosi as Dean of the College of Human Sciences. With an impressive background in nursing and a passion for education, Nkosi brings a wealth of experience to her new role. She aims to foster student support, promote mentorship and elevate the college to new heights.
July 18, 2023 | Category:
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Unisa @ 150: Festival explores the future of the humanities
In the spotlight at the recent Teaching and Learning Festival hosted by the university’s College of Human Sciences were, among others, the implications of technological advancements, mind enhancements and the inclusion of non-humans in education.