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Remembering Es'kia Mphahlele’s unyielding spirit
Epoch-making discussions at the 13th Es'kia Mphahlele Annual Memorial Lecture gave the illustrious Unisa alumnus the status he deserves by accentuating his cultural influence on black intellectual struggle. Read more
Education is key in combatting albinism issues
The Department of Leadership and Transformation held a webinar to create awareness around issues faced by persons with albinism, and called for sufficient advocacy thereof. Read more
Pledging to pay historic student debt
Unisa's NSRC, management and various departments are collaborating to support and assist underprivileged students with the historic student debt. Read more
Unisa's digital access centres given a clean bill of health
Unisa specialists recently audited privately owned and operated digital access centres to ensure that they provide students with effective and efficient service. Read more
Unisa in strategic talks with the University of Edinburgh
The university's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences recently commenced an engagement with the research-intensive Scottish institution with a view to collaborating on livestock development-related studies. Read more
Unisa engineering students set out on Africa's biggest solar vehicle challenge
Students from the Department of Mechanical Engineering in Unisa's College of Science, Engineering, and Technology set out on the Sasol Solar Challenge to showcase the solar-powered car that they designed and built to travel without using a single drop of fuel. Read more
Major boost for renewable energy research at Unisa
Prof Tonderayi Matambo has received two major grants for his ground-breaking research on the production of biogas, a renewable energy source that can be used to power vehicles, heat homes and generate electricity. Read more
Two-eyed critical southern decoloniality examined
Prof Chaka Chaka from the Department of English Studies shared his brilliant discoveries, innovative ideas and deep insights into transknowledging and two-eyed critical southern decoloniality with the public and academic community at his recent inaugural lecture. Read more
A research champion second to none
The National Research Foundation has recognised Prof Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi's commitment to opening new frontiers of scientific knowledge with its prestigious Special Recognition Award: Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation. Read more
Poor socioeconomic status makes women vulnerable
Unpacking the current socioeconomic status of South Africa, Prof Meahabo Magano asserts that it is not favourable for women, especially the unemployed and the elderly groups. Read more
