News & Media

Gender-based violence requires unity amongst women

Empowerment of women is not an act of charity, but a fundamental principle aimed at advancing human rights. Read more

There will always be unfinished activisms

Angela Davis, an American civil rights activist, urged young people to emulate Biko’s courage in confronting the social injustice that breeds social ills and perpetuates racism. She was speaking during the 17th annual Steve Biko Lecture. Read more

Learning is like lighting a torch

CSET’s Suwisa Muchengetwa says that the torch is a powerful tool in darkness, where research starts. Read more

Paying tribute to the midwives of our democracy

The MoU with SAWID is aimed at advancing women’s interests and signals the university’s commitment to undo the effects of patriarchy. Read more

Unisa alumna heading Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa

The SA Tobacco Institute has appointed Advocate Simi Pillay-van Graan as CEO. Read more

Naomi Nkealah and Nozipho Gumbi win at Women in Science Awards

For the fifth year in a row, Unisa academics have won at the Women in Science Awards. Read more

Tribute paid to College of Human Sciences’ Executive Dean

The Department of Information Science launched the Rosemary Media Centre at Etwatwa Secondary High School as part of a three-year community engagement project. Read more

Unisa welcomes Fulbright Scholar

Dr Tanja Karp is an associate professor in electrical and computer engineering from Texas Tech University, with teaching and research focused on community engagement, service learning, and science, technology, engineering, and maths education. Read more