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First HESCoP AGM a triumph for Unisa
Unisan Dr Thelma Louw has been elected chairperson of the Higher Education Sustainability Community of Practice, confirming the institution's leadership role and commitment regarding the sustainability journey of South African universities. Read more
Innovative research celebrated: Unisa honours its brightest and best
Presenting the university's 2023 Research and Innovation Awards in its milestone 150th year of excellence, Unisa feted the institution's world-class researchers and innovators who contribute to the global public good. Read more
Lecturer transitions to institutional research for broader and faster impact
Dr Angelo Fynn’s research career path, shaped by his lived experiences as a Unisa student, has contributed to alleviating issues facing students who study through distance education. Read more
A conversation with Prof Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí
Translated into more than 13 international languages, winning several book awards, and recently recognised as the African Studies Association Distinguished Africanist Scholar, Prof Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí's seminal text: The invention of women: Making an African sense of Western gender discourses challenges gender discourses that assume the "universality of gender", without any interrogation of the contextual peculiarities in different African societies. Read more
Cheers to 150 years of shaping futures and defying the odds
From 1873 to 2023, Unisa journeyed to provide quality education and transform Africans through its scholarship, research developments and community-engaged projects. Unisans share their #Unisa150 stories and well wishes for the university's birthday in June 2023. Read more
Four Unisans nominated for the 'Science Oscars of South Africa' 2022/2023
Four Unisa academics were recently announced as nominees in the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards for their outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation. The candidates are nominated by individuals, teams and organisations in South Africa. Read more
Research that converts waste into energy and fertiliser while preserving the climate
Prof Tonderayi Matambo recently delivered his inaugural lecture, where he showcased how his research over the years has been dedicated to the management of waste generated from various sources and converting it into valuable products such as energy and fertiliser for agricultural purposes while mitigating climate change. Read more
Building hope for a greener future
Unisan, Prof Alex Kuvarega recently delivered his inaugural lecture, where he emphasised how his research over the years has focused on water sustainability matters in hopes of building a greener future for South Africa and globally. Read more
Unisa unlocks opportunities for its students
Unisa alumnus, former student leader and legal expert Andries Nkome says Unisa’s motto, “Pro gentibus sapientia”, meaning “learning in service to humanity”, is a relevant driving force to enhance development and literacy across Africa and beyond. Read more
Unisa's research and innovation elite to walk the red carpet on 21 April
Despite the new normal brought about by the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, Unisa’s researchers and innovators continue to produce ground-breaking research. On 21 April 2023, the university will present its 12th annual Research and Innovation Awards in recognition of more than 100 exceptional academics who exemplified African research excellence in 2021/2022. Read more
