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Unisa launches unique digital humanities initiative
The institution’s College of Human Sciences recently launched its ground-breaking Advancing African Digital Humanities Project. Funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training’s University Capacity Development Programme, the project aims to equip both staff and students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of African digital humanities. Read more
Unisan appointed psychologist for Team South Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Dr Koketjo Tsebe has served in various sporting codes, including as team psychologist for Banyana Banyana at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She brings an immense wealth of knowledge from her academic prowess and vast practical expertise to ensure that SA's Olympic Team performs optimally on the global stage. Read more
Unisa honours Dr OK Matsepe's enduring legacy
In commemorating this revered figure in the realm of indigenous language and literary work, Unisa reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing African scholarship and promoting linguistic diversity, thus illuminating paths of cultural understanding for years to come. Read more
Great strides towards concretising Unisa-PMC partnership
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the university and the Palabora Mining Company earlier this year, PMC employees were recently assisted in enrolling for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at the institution. Read more
Pitching and putting to shape futures
The Unisa Midlands Region, in partnership with the Unisa Foundation and Alumni Relations, hosted its first annual Shaping Futures Golf Challenge on Friday 21 June 2024 at the Magalies Park Resort, Hartbeespoort. Read more
Mental health among men in the workplace needs more attention
Dr Daniel Letsoalo from Unisa's Department of Psychology says that it is important for organisations to recognise and create a safer space for men to share their problems in the workplace, and that the stigma of men perceived as weak when seeking professional help should be ended. Read more
"I owe everything to Unisa and my late supervisor's priceless mentoring"
These are the words of Dr Stefani Chabwera, as he paid tribute to his late doctoral supervisor, Dr Truelove Mkhwanazi from the College of Education, who passed away before he graduated. Read more
Majikijela - a queer scholar raising homosexuality awareness through his work
Through his research, Unisan Lwando Majikijela highlights significant shifts in the expression of sexuality and gender performativity within black township spaces in mining areas, emphasising the origins of much queer heritage from these communities. Read more
Unisa and Inqaba Biotec unveil groundbreaking DNA research platform
This first of-its-kind breakthrough signifies a major leap forward in bolstering the university's catalytic niche areas focusing on science and technology, and in addition, unlocks more insights into health, agriculture and environmental research. Read more
College of Law appoints esteemed scholar as executive dean
The College of Law recently appointed Prof Mpfariseni Budeli-Nemakonde as the Executive Dean. She says she is set to position the college as a leading college of law and justice in Africa and the rest of the world. Equally on top of her agenda is elevating African scholarship and advancing the effective use of technology to improve teaching and learning practices. Read more
