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Solution-oriented research presentations at R&I Week
The recent Research and Innovation Week themed “World-class research by Africans, for Africa”, shared exciting presentations that addressed the African Union’s Agenda 2063: “The Africa we want”, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. Read more
Third-generation solar technologies: The solution to energy challenges
The UNESCO-Unisa-iTLAB/NRF Africa Chair in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology is on a robust move to address the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals and to provide lasting solutions that will have a global impact. Read more
Postgraduate student capacity-building interventions
The College of Graduate Studies recently held the third master’s and doctoral regional roadshows to address capacity development interventions tailored to the needs of postgraduate students. Three more roadshows are coming up to a region near you. Read more
Unisa promotes academic integrity
Unisa promotes academic integrity and remains committed to educating its students on the importance of honest and moral behaviour in an academic setting. Furthermore, Unisa has zero tolerance for any form of dishonesty or cheating activity related to assessments and exams. Read more
Honoured for meaningful Africa-centred research
Humbled and grateful to have received a B1-rating by the National Research Foundation, Professor Jimi Adesina, DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Social Policy, remarks that the rating validates his commitment to enhance African ontology in his scholarship. Read more
UNESCO chair receives advanced science equipment
The UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology (U2ACN2) received X-ray photo electron spectroscopy (XPS) equipment in 2022, which was donated by Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Canada. Read more
Lekgotla cements Unisa's vision for the future
Taking place on 14 and 15 March, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla offers academics and executives a platform to deliberate on improving the university’s outputs in the key areas of teaching, learning and research, and to re-examine the institution’s strategic pillars. Read more
Harvesting indigenous knowledge epistemologies for the promotion of the African heritage
The School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies successfully hosted the third Indigenous Epistemologies Seminar Series focusing on harvesting indigenous knowledge epistemologies to promote the African heritage. Read more
Unisa participates in the 2022 National Three Minute Thesis Competition
The College of Graduate Studies facilitated the university's participation in the 2022 National Three Minute Thesis Competition. Through three of its students, Unisa joined over 900 universities worldwide that participated in 2022. Read more
Unisa Ethiopian Regional Learning Centre celebrates stellar graduates
Unisa's presence in Ethiopia has contributed significantly towards increased access to postgraduate study programmes in the country. Recently, the university held a graduation celebration at its Ethiopian Regional Learning Centre, where 57 of the 71 graduates completed PhD programmes. Read more