News & Media
COVID-19: Unisa plays its part in reaching out
As SA goes into lockdown, Dr Prudence Kayoka said on LitNet that, as part of its CE, the university is educating communities in remote areas on local radio, broadcasting information that is being translated into local languages. Read more
CAES research growth in scarce scientific fields
A new member of the Unisa 2019 Million Rand Club, Dr Lindani Ncube, says her work on climatic effects and aridity trends will aid the planning and management of Southern African water resources. Read more
Sprinkler guard stands up to save water
The device invented by Prof Hennie Stoffberg of Unisa's School of Environmental Sciences physically protects irrigation risers from life's little knocks, containing their spray coverage and preventing wastage. Read more
Striving for excellence in research
Unisa's Associate Professor David Hedding is one of the recipients of the 2019 Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Research and is also a member of the celebrated Million Rand Club. Read more
Community engagement with a difference
On 4 December 2019, Unisa held a Community Engagement Certification Day at the Daveyton Campus to support entrepreneurs and provide skills that will help them to sustain their businesses. Read more
Align to indigenous science
Unisa's Prof Melanie Nicolau says that within the context of a world that is increasingly calling for more sustainable living, geographers should move their focus to a curriculum and research that are in line with more sustainable futures. Read more
Bumper crop of Unisa finalists in the NSTF-South32 Awards
No fewer than seven Unisa academics have been announced as nominees, some in multiple categories, for the prestigious 2018/2019 NSTF-South32 Awards that recognises outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology, and innovation. Read more
Determination and hard work pay for Dr Monde Nyila
A senior lecturer in Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences has recently been appointed as a country ambassador to South Africa by the American Society for Microbiology. Read more
Communities, mining corporations and corruption in South Africa
Before democracy, South Africa's mining sector prioritised profits over the people and environment. Not much has changed, says Unisa's Prof Llewellyn Leonard. Read more
Educators examine the impact of land reform on curriculum
Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the Association of South African Agricultural Educators recently hosted a conference under the theme "Aligning agricultural education with land reform". Read more
