Research

Research and innovation, the second of Unisa's core areas of business, is spearheaded by the institution's Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation Portfolio. The portfolio consists of the Research, Innovation and Commercialisation Department, the College of Graduate Studies, Unisa Press and the Unisa library.

Producing high-quality research is the goal

Having advanced from a Y2 to a C2 NRF research rating, Prof Felix Bankole says that the recognition shows the impact and quality of his research outputs in the field of computing. Read more.

Producing high-quality research is the goal

Having advanced from a Y2 to a C2 NRF research rating, Prof Felix Bankole says that the recognition shows the impact and quality of his research outputs in the field of computing. Read more.

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Ethiopian postgrads prepared for their PhD journey

Unisa’s Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently presented an experience-sharing programme to newly-admitted PhD students. Read more.

Ethiopian postgrads prepared for their PhD journey

Unisa’s Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently presented an experience-sharing programme to newly-admitted PhD students. Read more.

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Unisa a key player in global research on educational equality in a digital world

Unisa's Prof Paul Prinsloo and his co-researchers investigate educational equality and inequality in a digital world. Read more.

Unisa a key player in global research on educational equality in a digital world

Unisa's Prof Paul Prinsloo and his co-researchers investigate educational equality and inequality in a digital world. Read more.

Addressing key issues through interdisciplinary webinars

The College of Graduate Studies continues to provide leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship through webinars and symposia on a range of relevant topics. Read more.

Addressing key issues through interdisciplinary webinars

The College of Graduate Studies continues to provide leadership in interdisciplinary scholarship through webinars and symposia on a range of relevant topics. Read more.

A fervent supporter of Africanised and decolonised education

As a result of his outstanding research into the history of indigenous education, Unisa’s Professor Johannes Seroto has deservingly earned a C2 NRF rating. Read more.

A fervent supporter of Africanised and decolonised education

As a result of his outstanding research into the history of indigenous education, Unisa’s Professor Johannes Seroto has deservingly earned a C2 NRF rating. Read more.

People in research

There are various important people that drive research at Unisa. National Research Foundation (NRF) ratings are held in high esteem and our long list of NRF rated researchers are given great support and praise from the university. We also regularly appoint and host research professors that dedicate almost all of their time and resources to the accumulation of research.

Research & innovation initiatives

The aim of the Research and Innovation portfolio is to produce research excellence in all academic fields at the university and across all six colleges: Economic and Management Sciences; Law; Human Sciences; Education; Engineering, Science and Technology; and Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Various initiatives have been embarked upon to support this aim.

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Building knowledge through research

Building knowledge through research

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People in research

Research & innovation initiatives