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Solution-oriented research presentations at R&I Week
The recent Research and Innovation Week themed “World-class research by Africans, for Africa”, shared exciting presentations that addressed the African Union’s Agenda 2063: “The Africa we want”, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
Promoting decolonisation in higher education institutions
Contemporary discourses to decolonise universities in Africa have revived Africanisation, an undertaking that is at the centre of Unisa’s efforts. To realise the decolonisation objective, the Department of Leadership and Transformation held a seminar on the topic: “What does decolonising the university mean?” Read more
Dedicated Unisa PhD student receives prestigious scholarship
A dedicated Information Science PhD student, Thulisile Lemekoane, is grateful to receive the prestigious 2023 ARMA International Educational Foundation Scholarship as she embarks on her exciting academic journey. Read more
Third-generation solar technologies: The solution to energy challenges
The UNESCO-Unisa-iTLAB/NRF Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is on a robust move to address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and to provide lasting solutions that will have a global impact. Read more
Eminent scholar unveils ground-breaking book exploring Africa’s literary and cultural heritage
Enhancing understanding of the past and shaping collective vision for the future, Unisa's Prof Daniel Matjila, recently published a book highlighting that African languages and literatures deserve recognition and appreciation on the global stage. Read more
A short-term timeline reflection of Unisa’s notable moments
Unisa is a sustainable university that has been rooted in educating its students and society for the past centenary. The institution continues to pursue sustainable practices and offers relevant insights into urgent societal challenges. This feature illustrates a timeline of notable events and innovations in the university’s history for the past few years. Read more
Unisa student leaders promote mental health awareness
Various units collaborated to host a Mental Health Awareness Workshop at the university's Durban Campus. The Regional Student Representative Council Chairperson, Lungi Nhlenyama, says student leaders can positively influence the overall educational experience for themselves and their peers by recognising the importance of mental well-being. Read more
Sharing a positive side of 'distance' in ODeL: ZOU and Unisa join forces
Unisa and the Zimbabwe Open University recently met to sign a memorandum of understanding for the two universities to share and learn from each other on issues related to, among others, the pedagogical and scientific exchange of lecturers, researchers and students and collaboration in different areas. Read more
Commemorating illustrious past and reaffirming commitment to a green future
Commemorating the university's 150th anniversary, the College of Human Sciences, the Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region and the Directorate of Support Services recently held a tree-planting ceremony at the Durban Campus. Fifteen trees were planted, serving as a living testament to Unisa's rich history and its unwavering commitment to a greener future. Read more
Unisa's illustrious scholar encourages innovation
Innovative researcher, Prof Lukas Snyman, continues to delve more into ground-breaking research and international collaborations, which saw him receive three awards at the 12th Unisa Research and Innovation Awards. One of his latest disruptive technology inventions is the 650 Nanometer Wavelength Silicon Avalanche LED. Read more
