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Unisa Biomechanics Laboratory achieves global recognition
Featuring state-of-the-art equipment, the Unisa Biomechanics Laboratory is the only such facility selected in Africa to be part of a global project addressing the experimental characterisation of biological tissues. This is a key component in solving health challenges and curing various diseases. Read more
Honouring Nkosi Albert Luthuli, a model African ancestor
Presented by the Unisa Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair, the inaugural lecture of a three-part seminar series honouring the late teacher, activist and politician was themed "Invoking the spirit of Chief Albert Luthuli: The importance of cultural diplomacy". Read more
Unisa makes a splash in Ethiopia in its academic and research footprint
A high-level Unisa delegation led by newly inaugurated Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently met with academic, aviation, science, diplomatic, business and government executives in Africa's second-most populous country to advance the institution's internationalisation and science diplomacy agenda. Read more
His voice still resonates
At the 12th such annual event, Unisa recently celebrated the life and work of the late Es’kia Mphahlele, Unisa alumnus and renowned African scholar who scribed his way to literary immortality. Read more
Safety measures for kids in poor communities are often ignored: some reasons why
South Africans in impoverished communities are exposed to a greater risk of falling victim to violence. Children are not spared. Research shows that preventing harmful environments and situations reduces the burden of violence and injury to children. Parents and caregivers are central to this. Improving their ability to prevent injury to children is key. Read more
Hardly any South Africans are organ donors. What can be done to change this?
At any given time, some 4,300 South Africans are in need of organ or tissue donation. Yet only around 1.4 donors per million people are registered organ donors. Read more
Unisa tax guru takes stock of the SADC's tax landscape
'With the decline in economic activity and in commodity prices due to the impact of COVID-19, government revenues in our region are expected to fall drastically,' said Professor Puseletso Letete during her recent inaugural lecture. Read more
Examining how climate affects the human psyche
Human health is intimately linked to various facets relating to climate change, and the research of Unisa’s Professor Monika dos Santos in the climate change space focuses on the oft-overlooked effects on mental and physical health. Read more
Never too late for self-empowerment through education
A self-driven and visionary mother, former cleaner Florah Mukumo overcame poverty and other difficult circumstances to obtain her first degree at the age of 64. Read more
CAES management team visits Unisa's Midlands region
Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences recently visited the Midlands agriculture-rich region with a view to assessing the market and taking full advantage of the opportunities available. Read more
