August 27, 2025 | Category:
Prof Nithya Palaniyandy named as a Battery Ambassador for 2025
Professor Nithyadharseni Palaniyandy from the Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions (ICES) at CSET, who has been selected as a Battery Ambassador to represent South Africa for the second time, by the Faraday Institution in the United Kingdom (UK).
August 11, 2025 | Category:
Dr Ndaba-Vatsha Receives 2025 NRF Research Excellence Award, Inspiring a New Generation of Women in Science
Dr Ndaba-Vatsha honoured with the honoured by the National Research Fund in recognizing her dedicated efforts as a researcher to enhance her visibility, thereby elevating ther status among local and international peers. Her selection was based on the innovative contributions to knowledge through impactful and unique research.
June 19, 2025 | Category:
ICES PhD student joins Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Delegation to Chengdu, China
Ms. Hlengane Mokwena, a Ph.D. student at the Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions (ICES), who was selected to join the South African delegation led by Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Blade Nzimande, at the Second Belt and Road Innovation Conference on Science and Technology Exchange in Chengdu, People’s Republic of China, from 10 to 12 June 2025.
June 03, 2025 | Category:
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School's water woes resolved by Unisa donation
The university recently handed over a biodigester and water system to the Sakhile Centre of Learning based in Amazizi Village, KwaZulu-Natal. The school was previously housed in a dilapidated building with inadequate water and sanitation infrastructure.
May 29, 2025 | Category:
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Unisan in the home straight at the NSTF-South32 Awards
Prof Ndzondelelo Bingwa of the university’s Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions has advanced to the finalist stage in the Emerging Researcher category at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards.
February 12, 2025 | Category:
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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.
August 29, 2024 | Category:
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1st International Symposium on African Sustainable Energy Solutions (AfrSuEnS) Sparks Dialogue on Africa’s Energy Future
The 1st International Symposium on African Sustainable Energy Solutions (AfrSuEnS) was successfully convened from 25–28 August 2024 at Sun City Resort in the North West Province, South Africa.
August 19, 2024 | Category:
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Unisa women researchers shine at the 2024 SAWiSA ceremony
The Department of Science and Innovation has recognised three of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology staff and students for their excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at its 2024 South African Women in Science Awards ceremony.
June 26, 2024 | Category:
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Research Visit by Shandong Jianzhu University Scholars to UNISA-ICES
The Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions (ICES) hosted visiting scholars from Shandong Jianzhu University, Jinan, People’s Republic of China.