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Education in the spotlight at National Dialogue

One of the key citizen-led conversations at the first National Convention of the National Dialogue, hosted by Unisa, was themed Winning the future through education and a healthy nation, focusing on both challenges and solutions. Read more

Remembering the academic and political legacy of the late ZK Matthews

Professor ZK Matthews left an indelible mark on the University of South Africa, both through his distinguished academic career and his influence in shaping the institution’s intellectual and political character.Read more

Influence of the Global North on biotechnology research and innovation

A recent discussion at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Symposium centred on the Influence of the Global North on biotechnology, indigenous knowledge-based innovative approaches in the development of medicine, and the role of universities in addressing the infusion of African-based medicine into the local supply chain. Read more

Facilitating specialist WIL opportunities for Nature Conservation students

Unisa's Nature Conservation students are getting rare, hands-on wildlife post-mortem experience in the university's Science Labs. Through creative collaboration, they are overcoming limited field opportunities to gain vital skills, which cannot be accessed through theory alone. Read more

‘Women should unite in their diversity to challenge gender injustice’

During a momentous Women's Month celebration through the Feroza Adam Memorial Lecture, former anti-apartheid activist, Cheryl Carolus, urged women to avail themselves to serve in leadership positions to advance the fight against gender inequality and gender injustice. Read more

Astro-tourism, deep space exploration, and extraterrestrial life: the future of humanity

Exciting deep space exploration ventures, signs of life on other planets, the development of the Square Kilometre Array project, and astro-tourism were some of the topics discussed during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Symposium. Read more

Unisa to partner in transformative youth skills development programme

City Power, in collaboration with Unisa Enterprise and other partners, recently launched an ambitious youth empowerment initiative aimed at tackling youth unemployment through hands-on skills training and enterprise development. Read more

Aviation law expert calls for independent entity for transport accident investigations in South Africa

Focusing on Catalytic Niche Area 2: Aviation and Aeronautical Studies at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, Unisa graduate and retired pilot, Dr Brian Suckling, provided valuable insights on how to improve the African aviation safety. Read more

Unisa Art Gallery showcases transformative exhibition

“Place & Practice: Collective Voices from Ellis House” is a group exhibition that celebrates community-based art centre artists' socio-cultural impact and creative outputs, and depicts diverse perspectives and contemporary output methodologies. Read more