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May 19, 2025 | Category:
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Unisa exposes rural learners to STEM and career opportunities
The university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently participated in the 5th Annual Harry Gwala District Science Engagement Week.
May 06, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa nominees gear up for the Science Oscars
Several Unisa academics have been nominated for the prestigious 2024/25 NSTF-South32 Awards. These awards recognise hard-working academics who are continuously engaged in pushing the boundaries of their respective fields (image credit: NSTF).
April 25, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Strides towards the production of green polymers
Prof Mokgaotsa Jonas Mochane of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently presented an insightful inaugural lecture during which he educated the audience on the subject of polymers, their significance and how his research over the years has been focused on improving their properties.
April 22, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Corporate
Unisan appointed as member of ECSA
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure recently announced the appointment of Professor Kemlall Ramdass as a member of the Engineering Council of South Africa. His expertise will assist the council in addressing challenges that confront the engineering sector and the built environment.
April 09, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, NanoWS, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate
SABC shines spotlight on Unisa's Science Campus and the university’s catalytic niche areas
The Morning Live team recently visited the Unisa Science Campus to learn about the university’s wide range of offerings, its exciting catalytic niche areas, and its potential role in providing alternative learning options while addressing the current student uptake crisis.
March 25, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts Africa’s foremost astronomical gathering
With space studies as one of its catalytic niche areas, the university is proud to host the African Astronomical Society Conference and General Assembly 2025, an annual gathering that celebrates Africa’s flourishing astronomy community, and brings together scientists, students, educators and international partners.
February 27, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa explores collaborative opportunities through cutting-edge 4IR lab
The university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently visited West Coast College in the Western Cape to explore collaborative research opportunities through the cutting-edge Fourth Industrial Revolution laboratory recently established there.
February 25, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Corporate
Hat-trick of excellence as three Unisans scoop top medical research awards
The South African Medical Research Council has recognised the outstanding contributions to health research of Unisa’s Professors Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana, Lindiwe Zungu and Usisipho Feleni at its prestigious 11th Scientific Merit Awards (image credit: SAMRC).
February 12, 2025 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Corporate
Leading expert in alternative fuels production takes on Unisa's energy catalytic niche area
Prof Xinying Liu was recently appointed as a Distinguished Professor in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology to lead the university's energy catalytic niche area, with a specific focus on the production of alternative and green liquid fuels for off-grid and rural applications.