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Africa: Time for honest stocktaking
Delivering the annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture, renowned British-Nigerian scholar, Prof Funmi Olonisakin, said that it was time for the continent to take stock of its current status and reflect on where it is heading. Read more
Reflecting on consumer decisions through the lens of a consumer scientist
Delivering her inaugural lecture, Professor Elizabeth Kempen unpacked the importance of consumer decision-making, an important area within the field of consumer science Read more
What does decolonised education look like in Africa?
This May, as the continent celebrates Africa Month under the theme Arts, Culture and Heritage: Levers for Building the Africa we Want, there can be no better time to unpack the project of decolonising education in Africa. Read more
Africa Day Unisa a leader in decolonising African education
Speaking against the backdrop of Africa Day and Africa Month 2021, Unisa’s Professors Zodwa Motsa and Edith Phaswana reflect on the institution’s status as the capital of decoloniality and long-time champion in decolonising education on the continent Read more
Caring for the girl child a must for Jessica
Unisa alumna, Jessica Mgidi, is on a mission to address the societal pressures that seem to consume young girls in her community. Read more
Resilience and passion result in quality research
For Prof Janet McIntyre, being an NRF-rated researcher provides encouragement, assists when applying for grants and contributes to raising the profile of the university. Read more
A professional life in the service of humanity
Dr Vuyokazi Sigaqa is the Acting Centre Manager and Supervisor: Student Administration at the Mthatha Service Centre of Unisa in the Eastern Cape whose work ethic is premised on the principle of Umuntu, ngumuntu, ngabantu. Read more
Women leaders must model sisterhood
Writing in the Mail & Guardian Thought Leader, Unisa's Professors Puleng Segalo and Edith Phaswana examine the worrying trend of early departures for women executives. Read more
Seminal work marks the SACP's centenary
A new book by Prof Sifiso Mxolisi Ndlovu captures the history of the South African Communist Party, which will be celebrating its centenary in June. Read more
'Writing does not equal research'
Prof Christo Lombaard, rated C1 by the NRF, argues that if research does not make a new contribution, nor take cognisance of the newest publications, trends, insights and debates, it is per definition not research, but simply writing. Read more
