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Unisa Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate – Formation Journey#Unisa150
In honour of Unisa’s 150th anniversary, the Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate joins the entire Unisa community in celebrating Unisa’s 150 years of “Changing the futures in the service of humanity”. Read more
Unisan recognised as outstanding social justice champion
Recognised for his impactful research in the social justice sphere, Dr Nathi Zongozzi, a researcher at Unisa’s Institute for Open and Distance Learning, reached the finalist stage at the recent HSRC-USAf Awards for Social Sciences and Humanities. Read more
Unisa archivists appointed to Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in Limpopo Advisory Council
The appointment of top archivists, Prof Mpho Ngoepe and Prof Ngoako Marutha, to the Limpopo Department of Sport, Arts and Culture. The two Unisans will contribute to developing and implementing effective policies and practices in the region’s rich cultural heritage for future generations. Read more
Unisa alumnus grateful for knowledge that profited his literature
Unisa alumnus and author Dimakatso David Mokwena, who recently obtained a Bachelor of Arts Honours in Theory of Literature, hails the institution for giving him the skill set towards his debut novel Here Comes the Gay King, which explores anti-gay themes, societal expectation and struggles with identity. Read more
Unisa drives enhanced library access in three provinces
Staff from the university's Midlands Region, comprising the North West, Free State and Northern Cape provinces, recently embarked on a concerted information programme to train students in library use and inform them of partnerships with local libraries to which they have access. Read more
Unisa @ 150: Advanced climate research centre launched
Launched by the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in Unisa’s 150th anniversary year, the new Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience is set to be globally recognised for providing innovative research, best practices, education, leadership, support, and training in the area of adaptation and resilience. Read more
Unisa showcases world-class research by Africans for Africa and the globe
Unisa’s best are showcasing their world-class and ground-breaking research at the 2023 Research and Innovation Week, an annual event forming part of Unisa’s drive towards attaining the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and the objectives of the AU’s Agenda 2063. Read more
Unisa Health Studies lecturers present research papers at Harvard University
Dr Grace Malapela and Marang Tebogo Mamahlodi recently attended and presented at the 14th Academic International Conference on Multidisciplinary Studies and Education at Harvard University. Read more
Rebellious black femininities: Embodiments of freedom, desire and agency
Surrounded by strong black women her whole life inspired Dr Mbali Mazibuko to be a feminist activist. The youngest woman in the DGSS to attain her PhD in Women and Gender Studies says to develop a gender-just world sensitive to women's heterogenous experiences, changing contexts and socio-economic landscapes, we should work towards equity rather than a narrow framework of equality. Read more
Addressing the psychosexual underrepresentation of people with disabilities
Realising that the sexual rights of visually impaired people are underrepresented, Dr Lindokuhle Ubisi is keen to address this issue in his upcoming book titled The Psychosexual Experiences of People with Visual Impairment in South Africa. Read more
