The aim of the Research and Innovation portfolio is to produce research excellence in all academic fields at the university and across all eight colleges: Economic and Management Sciences; Law; Human Sciences; Education; Science, Engineering and Technology; Acounting Sciences; College of Graduate Studies; and Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Various initiatives have been embarked upon to support this aim.
Flagship projects are undertaken within colleges and are in direct support of Unisa’s research focus areas.
Unisa has various notable research institutes that specialise in different types of research.
As with any institution that takes pride in its research capabilities, Unisa regularly appoints and hosts research professors.
Our research support programmes serve to strengthen research and scholarship at the university.
Our innovation support programmes serve to strengthen research and scholarship at the university.