College of Human Sciences
Unisa hosts festival in support of marginalised languages
Earlier this year, the College of Human Sciences took the university's Language Festival on the road, raising awareness of and fostering enthusiasm for indigenous languages among rural learners and educators. Read more
Conference a platform for critically engaging with indigenous knowledge-making
Esteemed scholars from various universities around the world gathered in Cape Town to attend the 4th International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices, co-hosted by Unisa. Read more
A remarkable journey of ambition, transformation and leadership in psychology
Once told that psychology was too difficult a field, Unisa's Dr Harold Ncongwane transformed from a radio presenter with big dreams into a pioneering force shaping the future of healthcare and education in South Africa Read more
Tshwane FM station manager earns second degree from Unisa
"Unisa has not only advanced my career, but additionally enriched my personal development," says Tshwane FM station manager and two-time Unisa graduate, Tebogo Jacko Magubane. Read more
Development Studies scholar from CHS illuminates climate justice
The College of Human Sciences' Dr Kholofelo Moeng completed groundbreaking research on the just transition towards a low-carbon and climate-resilient economy in South Africa, highlighting the critical issue of climate justice. Read more
A noble scholar making great strides in academia and society
Prof Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi's passion for education and research on HIV/AIDS management and LGBTQI+ acts on the needs of South Africa and the continent. Read more
Blending career guidance and cybersecurity awareness
The Career Guidance and Cybersecurity Awareness (CGCA) project team recently visited the North West and Mpumalanga, where they shared crucial insights on upward mobility and digital safety. Read more about how this project is transforming lives and opening doors to a brighter future. Read more
Recognition for Unisan’s journey of decolonising African epistemology
The College of Human Sciences’ Prof Elijah Baloyi was recently honoured at the International Conference of the African Languages Association of Southern Africa for authoring a groundbreaking article written in Xitsonga, a language often marginalised among South Africa's official languages. Read more
Exploring the future of the automotive sector: Insights from Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
From electric vehicles to global economic impacts, the Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium highlighted how technological advancements and sustainable practices are driving the future of automotive innovation. Read more
Where have all the riddles gone?
A new project in the Department of African Languages sets out to address the fact that the educational worth of indigenous riddles is being devalued, which could lead to the loss of indigenous knowledge and widen the ever-increasing generational divide. Read more