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Unfinished business: Exploring the dark history of the church
One of the issues discussed by Prof Erna Oliver in her inaugural lecture is the fact that many churches were essentially complicit in past atrocities and supported the evils of apartheid. Read more
The New Frontier: Where does Africa stand?
Africans and their descendants are still on a painful quest for three magic kingdoms: peace and democratic governance, socioeconomic transformation and cultural equality, said Prof Tal Edgars in his keynote at the latest instalment of the Africa Intellectual Scholar Series, Knowledge Systems and Africa Futures Programme. Read more
Enabling Africa’s small businesses to flourish
As part of its lecture series, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences hosted a visiting scholar, Prof Lucy Maliwichi, who focused on the role of small clothing manufacturing businesses in creating employment and generating income. Read more
Dr Feleni wins grant for Cofimvaba Science Centre Exhibits
Dr Usisipho Feleni spoke to the news team about recently being awarded an NRF-SAASTA Engaged Scholarship Grant of R500 000 Read more
Mapping the geography of knowledge in a new world
As a major knowledge node, South Africa is increasingly attracting students who formerly would have opted for higher education in the northern hemisphere, said Prof Ashley Gunter in his inaugural lecture. Read more
Transformation - Youthful, bold voices speak
Unisa students and alumni share their perspectives on curriculum transformation in South African higher education, while others share insights on the current political landscape in the country. Read more
Africa in position to further global nuclear nonproliferation, but competing interests hamper efforts
Speaking at a webinar, Unisa's Prof Jo-Ansie van Wyk warned that large nuclear-armed countries, like the US and Russia, continue to modernise their arsenals. Read more
Keeping the brand alive in unprecedented times
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Charmaine du Plessis explained how brand purpose can be enacted by means of social media brand communication during the current pandemic or, indeed, in any other crisis. Read more
Unpacking the impact of Africa's energy crisis
In his inaugural lecture, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof Adedayo Ademola Yusuff said that tapping into renewable energy sources is a necessity in terms of the socioeconomic development of Africans. Read more
Unisan to deliver keynote at Sasol tech education conference
CSET’s Dr Patricia Gouws will be setting the tone at the Sasol 5th Annual Technical Teachers' Conference, comprising workshops and plenary presentations from leading local and international thinkers in 4IR and technical education. Read more
