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Unisan shares her water research expertise at national conference

Dr Suvania Naidoo recently spoke at the Water Institute of Southern Africa 2022 Conference, unpacking, among others, the treatment of acid mine drainage and its impact on water quality. Read more

Unisa symposium focuses on water quality challenges and solutions

Against the backdrop of increasing concerns about water quantity and quality in South Africa, the College of Human Sciences recently hosted a symposium themed Water Quality in South Africa, examining, among others, the impact of acid mine drainage and its treatment. Read more

PanSALB recognition for African languages academic

It was a double celebration for Dr Samuel Makgai who, having graduated with a PhD in October, learnt that he was awarded second prize in the Pan South African Language Board Literature Awards. Read more

Professors extraordinarius appointed in stereo by the Department of Psychology

The vibrant enabling environment set up for academics to transcend disciplinary boundaries has resulted in the appointment of two internationally renowned scholars. Read more

Celebrating art students for showing boundless creativity

The 2022 Sasol New Signatures Art Competition awarded Unisa students for adding value to the art fraternity by producing remarkable work collected from personal and community experiences to make all the difference in the world. Read more

Unisa cares for the elderly

The CA600 team from the Department of Health Studies in the College of Human Sciences recently visited the Centurion Care for the Aged in Olievenhoutbosch as part of their engaged scholarship key performance area mandate. Read more

Team CA80 visits Mahonisi village

As part of their community engagement project, the Department of Health Studies' team CA80 visited Mahonisi village in Limpopo to raise awareness and tackle the high teenage pregnancy rate in the area. Read more

Driven to break language barriers in higher education

According to Prof Stanley Madonsela, incorporating African languages in teaching and learning is tied intrinsically to a sense of belonging linked to society and its values. Read more

Examining the impact of the 4IR on South African cultures

For Dr Beryl Xaba, the spread of the Fourth Industrial Revolution should not lead young people to forget their cultural roots and heritage. Read more

Turning the page: In conversation with Jessica Lynn

The Institute of Gender studies recently hosted Jessica Lynn, who shared her personal transgender journey during a webinar in which she movingly discussed transitioning, Read more