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Inspired to mentor budding researchers
Prof Kealeboga Maphunye, the Chair of the Department of Political Sciences in Unisa's College of Human Sciences, says that his recent NRF C2 rating will assist him to hand over the baton to future scholars by showing them the ropes. Read more
#YouthMonth: Mobilise to end patriarchy
Prof Nokuthula Mazibuko believes that by being available emotionally and physically, fathers are able to effect positive change in the lives of their children, especially the boy child, and especially in the context of what we face as a country with gender-based violence. Read more
CHS CE project on climate change and its links to Covid-19
Prof Monika dos Santos from Unisa's Department of Psychology says that, in many ways, the pandemic can be seen as a test of what may well be on the horizon in terms of climate change and the extreme burdens it will place on (fragile) healthcare infrastructures. Read more
#YouthMonth: Demand to exist
Prof Zethu Cakata, from Unisa's Department of Psychology in the College of Human Sciences, urges the youth to "continue the fight to exist". Read more
What Ramaphosa's Covid-19 decisions say about SA's democracy
The President has emphasised inclusive decision-making informed by scientific evidence. Such an approach would serve to depoliticise and rationalise decision-making, says Unisa's Prof Dirk Kotzé. Read more
Celebrating successes of Unisa-GBFE partnership
Prof Volker Kessler was recently informed that his paper, Spirituality in mathematics, published in the accredited Journal for the Study of Spirituality, was the most downloaded article in the past 12 months, with 365 downloads. Read more
Covid-19: Bridging the information gap
Dr Napjadi Letsoalo chats to Unisa stakeholders, especially those who are bilingual and multilingual, on the importance of translating Covid-19 information into indigenous languages in order to help disseminate correct information that could help save lives. Read more
#YouthMonth2020: Help them cope
Dr Koketso Tsebe from Unisa's Department of Psychology says it is very important to take steps to promote mental health in our communities. Read more
Research that benefits its consumers
Prof Omwoyo Onyancha from the Department of Information Science at Unisa is inspired to focus on studies that provide practical solutions and not only theoretical benefits to advance the societal impact of his research. Read more
#YouthMonth2020: Youth must prepare, start strategising for the new normal
Unisa student Bokang Mokoena is the executive director of NPO Phakamani Young Minds Academy, which provides academic assistance, support and mentorship to learners during their schooling career. He believes that young people are our biggest hope in helping South Africa thrive and progress. Read more
