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Honouring African scientists
Prof Malik Maaza delivered the keynote address at the recent webinar held by Unisa's School of Interdisciplinary Research Graduate Studies. He emphasised the strategic importance of Africa, and the voice it has - and ought to have - on the world stage, through its 54 member states. Read more
How to increase quality publications at Unisa
Academic, administrative, and professional staff and postgraduate students came together at the first Research Methodology Indaba hosted by SIRGS in the College of Graduate Studies to unpack research methodologies. Read more
Intensifying a pathway to postgraduate research success
Unisa's College of Graduate Studies and the National Student Representative Council recently presented a virtual student showcase and awards ceremony themed "Transformative research in the advent of global crises" Read more
Unisa hosts conference to address sustainable solutions for ODeL during global crises
The onset of Covid-19 has affirmed the importance of the open distance e-learning system as a modality to avail higher education to many people, provided that institutions focus candidly and resolutely on quality, improved teaching and learning, and optimal faculty and support structures to support their students' success.
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Ethiopian postgrads prepared for their PhD journey
Unisa’s Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently presented an experience-sharing programme to newly-admitted PhD students. Read more
Addressing key issues through interdisciplinary webinars
The College of Graduate Studies continues to provide leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship through webinars and symposia on a range of relevant topics. Read more
Unisan recognised as outstanding reviewer for Materials Research Express
Dr Kaviyarasu Kasinathan has been selected as Outstanding Reviewer for the journal Materials Research Express in recognition of the high quality and timeliness of his reviews during 2020. Read more
Ingenious response to student-supervisor interaction
Unisa's digital transformation journey has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Master's and Doctoral Students Supervision and Monitoring Dashboard by the College of Graduate Studies. Read more
The world needs science and science needs women
Meet Noluthando Kana, who is boosting those female numbers in STEM. She is a PhD student in Chemical Engineering, a fellow at the UNESCO-Unisa Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, and a reactor fuel engineering manager at the Koeberg Nuclear Power Station.
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Striving to find solutions in difficult times
Mahmood Akbari, a PhD student and fellow in the UNESCO-Unisa Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology, has advice to share with other postgraduate students who are keen on retaining their equilibrium, despite the current crisis Read more
