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Unisa's book boffins clinch debate victory over UJ
The Unisa Library and Information Services Book Club recently claimed top honours in a spirited debate against the University of Johannesburg's Library Book Club on the theme "The Societal Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics". Read more
Education in the spotlight at National Dialogue
One of the key citizen-led conversations at the first National Convention of the National Dialogue, hosted by Unisa, was themed Winning the future through education and a healthy nation, focusing on both challenges and solutions. Read more
Women drone pilots: opportunities and hope for a transformed industry
The Drone Divas Programme is breaking barriers and empowering women in South Africa's rapidly expanding drone industry. This month, Inhlanyelo Hub NPC proudly welcomed its third cohort of young women to join the pioneering initiative. Read more
Ramaphosa reaffirms that National Dialogue belongs to all South Africans
Delivering the keynote address at the first National Convention of the National Dialogue, held at Unisa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent an unequivocal message that the dialogue is not a partisan platform, but a national one where no voice is too small and no perspective too inconvenient to be heard. Read more
Reimagining recognition in inclusive education
The Zulu greeting Sawubona, meaning "I see you", offers a transformative theoretical framework for sexual and gender diversity in South Africa, Prof Anthony Brown, from the College of Graduate Studies, argued during his inaugural lecture on 14 August. Read more
Remembering the academic and political legacy of the late ZK Matthews
Prof ZK Matthews left an indelible mark on the University of South Africa, both through his distinguished academic career and his influence in shaping the institution's intellectual and political character. Read more
Unisa deepens anti-corruption partnership with Special Investigating Unit
A Unisa leadership delegation, led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently joined the SIU in celebrating the graduation of 89 senior managers. The event reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the two entities, particularly through the development of a specialised Master’s Programme in Anti-Corruption by the university’s College of Accounting Sciences. Read more
Unisa hosts Mandela Day Youth Dialogue
The university's College of Law, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the South African Youth Council, Gauteng Legislature and the City of Tshwane, recently convened a solution-centred Mandela Day Youth Dialogue. Read more
Influence of the Global North on biotechnology research and innovation
A recent discussion at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Symposium centred on the influence of the Global North on biotechnology, indigenous knowledge-based innovative approaches in the development of medicine, and the role of universities in addressing the infusion of African-based medicine into the local supply chain. Read more
Unisa to host historic National Dialogue kick-off
Mindful of its vision to be the African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, Unisa will host the more than 1 500 delegates cutting across 30 sectors of society attending the 1st National Convention, marking the start of the 12-month National Dialogue. Read more
