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The decolonial Neville Alexander, remembered
Prof Salim Vally, Director at the Centre for Education Rights and Transformation, University of Johannesburg, said when delivering the ninth Neville Alexander Memorial Lecture, "South Africa has lost one of its greatest and possibly least appreciated sons". Read more
African HE institutions share academic expertise at Unisa symposium
Unisa Western Cape recently hosted its 7th Annual Academic Development Symposium under the theme Deliberations on the educational landscape in 2021: Is this a 'respice prospice' moment for higher education? Read more
‘Education must be revolutionary and transformative’
Speaking at the 2nd Higher Education Conference on the sub-theme The Engaged University and Transformation, Professor Puleng LenkaBula said education must be enabling for the urgency of participants to co-construct the future as moral agents in the planning arena. Read more
Prof Mamba recognised as true water research legend
The Executive Dean of CSET recently garnered a coveted Knowledge Tree Award, recognising his significant contributions to and impact on the water science domain as part of his pursuit of excellence. Read more
Unisa innovation set to bridge digital divide, improve quality of education
Mbuso Ngcongo, a final-year BSc student at Unisa, has come up with a fast, effective, eco-friendly and affordable solution for students to scan and upload assignments, wherever they are, and also assist young learners to use tech in their quest for knowledge. Read more
Unisa key partner in premier event for women entrepreneurs
Unisa will partner in presenting the 18th annual Standard Bank Top Women Conference, anticipated to be the biggest global event of its kind to date. Adding her expertise regarding innovative gender empowerment strategies, Prof Puleng LenkaBula will also participate as a panellist. Read more
Unisa, Luthuli Museum partnership goes from strength to strength
Prof Puleng Segalo was recently honoured with a traditional ceremony at the grave of Chief Albert Luthuli, further solidifying a remarkable partnership. Read more
Africa’s rural universities aren’t delivering for the 21st Century
Education has been described as a tool for development. In certain instances, a good, stable and quality educational system is synonymous to development. But to play this role, education systems need to stay relevant. A Unisa researcher shares recommendations from his study. Read more
NSTF-South32 triple nomination honour for exceptional Unisan
Thrilled to have been nominated in three categories of the 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards, Unisa's Prof Marcia Mkansi says that the nominations create visibility and attract industry, academic and government partners to collaborate with her and other researchers, to play a more meaningful role in the transformation of Africa. Read more
The feminist that was Chief Albert Luthuli
In the second of a series of seminars honouring the late teacher, activist and politician, the spotlight fell on Chief Albert Luthuli’s less-examined philosophy on gender justice. Read more
