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NRF appoints Unisan as chair of evaluation and rating panels
Recently appointed by the National Research Foundation as chairperson of the evaluation and rating panels, Prof Kerstin Jordaan says she is honoured to be trusted in a position of tremendous responsibility and will ensure that evaluations of researchers' academic standing are made fairly. Read more
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. Read more
Transformation in higher education: Unisa conference brings together stakeholders
The university's 2023 Transformation Conference, themed The SA higher education transformation journey: Analysis of the present, informed by the past, will provide academics, researchers, transformation managers, higher education practitioners and leaders, representatives from government and graduate students with a forum to exchange ideas relating to transformation of the higher education sector. Read more
Embracing knowledge systems in the higher education space
Themed Pursuing excellence in performance, the Unisa Teaching, Learning, Community Engagement and Student Support Portfolio held its Teaching and Learning Summit aimed at fostering a shared understanding of the portfolio's strategic direction and creating a framework of action. Read more
Unisans recognised for their unwavering commitment to life-long learning
Unisa recently held an Adult Community Education and Training certification ceremony to recognise cleaning and gardening staff for their participation in continuous learning. Read more
Universities must prioritise mental wellness or expect mental illness
The mental health of staff at higher education institutions has been left on the back burner for too long and needs to be brought into the open by encouraging dialogue and eliminating stigma, according to speakers at Unisa’s recent 2023 Open and Distance eLearning conference. Read more
Peace and security cooperation in Africa examined at Unisa
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, in partnership with the African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes and Unisa's Department of History, hosted a two-day high-level BRICS dialogue, themed "The role of external actors in the past, present and future of peace and security cooperation in Africa". Read more
Unisa @ 150: Celebrating a university of hope
Unisa's Midlands Region recently joined the College of Education in celebrating Unisa’s milestone 150th anniversary together with stakeholders in Kimberley. Read more
Unisans score research excellence hat-trick at 2023 NRF Awards
Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Dr Athi Mavukwana and Prof Lawrence Madikizela received Special Recognition Awards for Research Excellence at the 2023 National Research Foundation Awards, viewed as the benchmark for research excellence in South Africa. (Image credit: NRF) Read more
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. Read more
