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September 15, 2023 | Category:
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Outstanding scholar situates Unisa prominently within the global theological landscape
In a fitting acknowledgment of his many academic achievements and dedication to theological research, Prof Magezi Elijah Baloyi has been honoured with a research professorship, and has also been invited to participate in a prestigious programme at Princeton University in the United States as the sole black academic representative.
September 11, 2023 | Category:
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Unisa launches Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies
In a significant step towards promoting gender equality and addressing pressing issues related to gender and sexuality, the College of Human Sciences at Unisa has unveiled its newly established Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies.
September 04, 2023 | Category:
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Delving deep into the heart of the unique socio-political dynamics of African societies
The College of Human Sciences' Transformation Unit recently hosted a captivating seminar which brought together scholars, students and intellectuals to examine the complexities of the communal contract within African societies and its impact on the current state of the continent.
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.