Research
Why the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare should be regulated
Artificial intelligence could greatly advance healthcare in South Africa but, at the same time, can also pose serious risks. Government therefore has a duty to regulate the use of AI in the provision of healthcare services to ensure accountability among producers and end-users without stifling innovation. Read more
Celebrating the intellectual legacy of the late Prof Thandika Mkandawire
Unisa's Prof Jimi Adesina and other leading scholars participated in the recent Social Policy in Africa Conference, deliberating on development, democracy and social policy in remembrance of Prof Thandika Mkandawire. Read more
Unisa multidisciplinary team wins the NRF Science Team Award
A Unisa team of researchers has been working to change the status quo of implementing new energy technologies in Africa, and the NRF has recognised their scientific contributions to society by awarding them the Science Team Award. Read more
Unisa scholars honoured as South Africa's top scientists
The Academy of Science of South Africa has recognised seven Unisa scholars as South Africa's top scientists, with a further two elected as members of the South African Young Academy of Science. Read more
Prof Mamba recognised as true water research legend
The Executive Dean of CSET recently garnered a coveted Knowledge Tree Award, recognising his significant contributions to and impact on the water science domain as part of his pursuit of excellence. Read more
Unisa innovation set to bridge digital divide, improve quality of education
Mbuso Ngcongo, a final-year BSc student at Unisa, has come up with a fast, effective, eco-friendly and affordable solution for students to scan and upload assignments, wherever they are, and also assist young learners to use tech in their quest for knowledge. Read more
NSTF-South32 triple nomination honour for exceptional Unisan
Thrilled to have been nominated in three categories of the 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards, Unisa's Prof Marcia Mkansi says that the nominations create visibility and attract industry, academic and government partners to collaborate with her and other researchers, to play a more meaningful role in the transformation of Africa. Read more
Critically engaging with the identities of "man" and "animal"
Prof Jan-Harm de Villiers from Unisa's Department of Jurisprudence was awarded the 2020 Principal's Prize for Excellence in Research. His project foregrounds the challenges accompanying the utilisation of law in service of animal liberation. Read more
How to increase quality publications at Unisa
Academic, administrative, and professional staff and postgraduate students came together at the first Research Methodology Indaba hosted by SIRGS in the College of Graduate Studies to unpack research methodologies. Read more
How to inject ‘equitable care’ into online learning
The Covid-19 pandemic has thrown huge challenges in the path of universities, but they owe it to their lecturers and students not to emphasise rigour and efficiency at the expense of support and community building. This was one of the messages to emerge from Unisa’s recent ODeL Virtual Conference. Read more