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A Pan-Africanist passionate about uniting researchers across the continent
Prof Raphael Tabani Mpofu, Unisa's Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Economic and Management Sciences, joins the exclusive 2019 Half Million Rand Club for funding he received from the AU for various projects aligned to Agenda 2063. Read more
Prolific innovator sets out to clear roadblocks for online retail in SA
"Research and innovation are two sides of the same coin," says Prof Marcia Mkansi, one of Unisa's two "most prolific" innovators of the past five years. Read more
Artificial intelligence inspired by nature
"When you consider how elegantly nature copes with complexity, it makes sense to borrow these ideas to deal with complexity in the problems that the world is facing," says Prof Katherine Malan, a member of the Unisa One Million Rand Club. Read more
Proud Unisa graduate beats the COVID-19 blues in style
Sonke Nkwane hosted her own graduation ceremony at home and shared it online to mark an important milestone during the SA lockdown. Read more
Striving to remain globally competitive
Prof Kerstin Jordaan, member of a very exclusive Unisa club, says that she sees many positive signs of an increasing focus on quality research rather than on the quantity of research papers. Read more
Integrating transport and other local services with digital solutions
Smart cities are the most efficient and potentially the most sustainable way to live. The community of the future will enjoy a better quality of life, says Prof Ciné van Zyl from CEMS, a member of the Unisa 2019 Million Rand Club. Read more
Stellar research in macroeconomics
Dr Sin-Yu Ho of CEMS, one of the recipients of the Unisa 2019 Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research, is ranked among the top 23% of authors in South Africa and top 12% of authors on the continent. Read more
Presidential recognition of CEMS HRM expertise
Unisa's Prof Mariëtte Coetzee has been appointed to serve as one of eight members of the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers. Read more
Excelling in research requires commitment and consistency
Prof Godwell Nhamo, recipient of one of the 2019 Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Research, urges aspiring researchers to never stop dreaming big while being mindful that the process takes sacrifice and dedication. Read more
Economics, CEMS score in recent university rankings
The story: Unisa's Department of Economics has received notable rankings from two institutions.
Comment: Its RePEc ranking means that the department is on par with the School of Economic and Business Sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand, and above a number of other highly recognised departments and schools in SA.
The background: Positive ratings like this help assess quality in an increasingly global, competitive and diverse environment. Read more
