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Unpacking crime through geography
In his highly anticipated inaugural lecture at Unisa, Prof Peter Schmitz of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences shed light on the fascinating intersection of geography and forensic science. Read more
Unisa’s TM-School hosts a successful postdoctoral fellow seminar on the DRC conflict
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently hosted a high-level seminar themed An interim assessment of the instability in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the implications for sustainable peace in Africa. Read more
Student Representative Council treasurers sharpen their swords against student debt
The National Student Representative Council and Regional Student Representatives from all the regions of the university gathered at the Durban Campus to share ideas and discuss the pressing financial challenges facing students. Read more
Roundtable discussion spotlights gender parity
In celebration of the momentous historical landmarks advocating for gender parity, including the 50th anniversary of International Women's Year, Unisa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation hosted an International Women's Day roundtable discussion themed Accelerate action: Financial inclusion for women in townships and rural areas. Read more
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee visits Unisa
The South African Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training under the Government of National Unity recently conducted an oversight visit to various Unisa sites to assess the university's efficacy in delivering affordable and high-quality education, and its state of readiness for the 2025 academic year, among other areas. Read more
Unisa, Namibian High Commission honour the memory of Namibia’s founding father
Senior diplomatic corps members, politicians and citizens of both Namibia and South Africa recently attended a memorial service for the late Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, the legendary SWAPO leader and founding President of Namibia. Read more
Launch of transformation book by Unisa challenges scholarship issues
Transforming higher education scholarship after COVID-19 and in the context of the 4th Industrial Revolution, a new book edited by Unisa's Prof Grace Khunou offers perceptions on scholarship and transformation issues in the current educational setting. Read more
Unisa explores collaborative opportunities through cutting-edge 4IR lab
The university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently visited West Coast College in the Western Cape to explore collaborative research opportunities through the cutting-edge Fourth Industrial Revolution laboratory recently established there. Read more
Unisa students reach global finals in risk management challenge
Students from the College of Economic and Management Sciences have secured a place in the global finals of the prestigious Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, and will compete at the RISKWORLD conference in Chicago. Read more
Unisans serve humanity by developing a sustainable community project
A new project conducted in collaboration with three other universities, two of them abroad, sets out to support the balance between multispecies, which involves creating stability in the ecosystem while also offering women affordable disposable nappy and sanitary pad solutions. Read more
