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When education is neglected, there can be no progress
"I believe that we should prioritise innovation, research, and learning, and provide lasting solutions that serve our communities and move the needle on social issues," says Prof Mandla Makhanya, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa. Read more
I-SET robotics in Sepedi…and Xitsonga coming soon
Dr Napjadi Letsoalo, lecturer in Unisa's Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, commemorated Heritage Day on Thobela FM, where he was interviewed on Ditlalemeso on the use of language to preserve culture and heritage.
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Why I changed my career
"After years of contemplating expanding my horizons, I did thorough research and decided on switching from being a radiographer to becoming a chartered accountant," says Keba Ramushwana of the College of Accounting Sciences. Read more
Unbroken and unbowed
"Mine is a story of entry into mining slave labour and slave wages," says Prof Moeketsi Letseka, incumbent of the UNESCO Chair of Open Distance Learning at Unisa, "but it's a positive story, a story of triumph." He was speaking to Tumelo Motaung on her Facebook blog, A Read Black Girl.
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Most diseases in the world are waterborne
World Water Monitoring Day - 18 September - challenges you to raise awareness of water pollution issues and test your local bodies of water. Read more
Wildlife tourism in southern Africa uses scarce water - we propose how much is enough
Unisa's Prof Kevin Mearns from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences argues that tourism ventures need to balance the needs of guests and staff with the needs of surrounding communities. Imbalances in water-stressed regions could lead to conflict around water use. Read more
Caught flat-footed by a pandemic
The unpreparedness of governments and organisations around the world to deal with the Covid-19 crisis has highlighted the need for better decision-making, enhanced forecasting, improved planning and advanced risk management, argued speakers at a virtual webinar hosted by Unisa's College of Economic and Management Sciences. Read more
Digitally yours
CAES and CSET successfully hosted the first virtual Teaching and Learning Awards Festival, showcasing the sterling work done by both colleges, and promoting and encouraging continued excellence in teaching and learning. Read more
Driving innovation at Unisa
Speaking of a unique African technology that can clean up crude oil and petrol spills in water while making both the oil and the water usable again, Prof Bhekie Mamba, Executive Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, says that the awarding of an EU patent is significant. "It affirms that our research enjoys global recognition while still remaining relevant to challenges that we have to deal with in our continent." Read more
Civic engagement vital in state procurement
"We as citizens should keep government on track and demand accountability for our tax rands," argued Prof Glenda Gray, president and CEO of SAMRC, during a CEMS virtual public lecture last month at Unisa. Read more
