News & Media

Distance education research matters

Sharing insight about the upcoming 2022 R&I ODeL Conference, Prof Jennifer Roberts of the Unisa Institute for Open and Distance Learning in the College of Education says that research in distance education should be contextualised; however, local researchers have to start looking beyond the South African context. Read more

Breaking barriers through education

“Through education, we can advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and change the status quo of what it means to have a disability in South Africa,” says Unisa student, Thuthula Sodumo. Read more

Intersections between theology, race and politics

Prof Rodney Tshaka has done commendable work in theology, race and politics. Recently, the National Research Foundation awarded him a C1 rating, recognising him as an established researcher whose research impact enjoys considerable international recognition. Read more

Commitment to the archival profession earns Unisan a Lifetime Achiever Award

The South African Society of Archivists awarded Prof Mpho Ngoepe a Lifetime Achiever Award. The award recognised the outstanding management and leadership throughout Ngoepe’s career. Read more

Focusing on the goal, not obstacles

For Shani Little, giving up on pursuing her studies is not an option as she is focused on her goals, not her disability. Read more

Reimagining Pan-Africanism

The Unisa Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair, Prof Puleng Segalo, recently invited Prof Tiffany Willoughby-Herard to deliver a lecture which highlighted the reimagining of Pan-Africanism. Read more

CHS hosts 2022 Teaching and Learning Festival

Unisa's annual Teaching and Learning Festival continues to engage in robust discussions that are not only changing teaching and learning methods, but also producing quality graduates and shaping students to be relevant in their own land. Read more

Scholars get recognised for promoting multilingualism

Unisa scholars walked away victorious at the 2021-2022 PanSALB Multilingualism Awards for their excellence in promoting and preserving South African official languages. Read more

Extraordinary scholar uses her proven track record to uplift other researchers

Driven by the passion to support and develop researchers, especially women in her field, Unisa’s Prof Jeanette Maritz has been acknowledged for her outstanding leadership in research by receiving the Women in Research: Research Leadership Award at the Research and Innovation Ceremony. Read more

Consciousness researcher celebrated with an NRF rating

Prof Pieter Craffert's high-impact research into fascinating topics such as near-death or out-of-body experiences, and ecstatic spirit or possession experiences, has been recognised through a coveted NRF B3 rating. Read more