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.

And it's a "Science Oscar" win for…

Unisa congratulates research fellow Dr Vhahangwele Masindi, who received the TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher at the live-streamed gala event of the prestigious NSTF-South32 Awards. Read more.

And it's a "Science Oscar" win for…

Rattling the innovative space in ODeL

Professors Moeketsi Letseka, Mpine Makoe and Sindile Ngubane-Mokiwa have set up a doctoral consortium that aims to create a cohort of specialists that will boost and advance the whole agenda of Unisa being a leading open, distance and e-learning institution. Read more.

Rattling the innovative space in ODeL

Unisa commits to fight against GBV

A division for gender equality will be established in the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya announced at the second OK Matsepe public lecture in Polokwane. Read more.

Unisa commits to fight against GBV

A division for gender equality will be established in the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya announced at the second OK Matsepe public lecture in Polokwane. Read more.

Making a difference in spite of Covid-19

Unisa's Ethiopian Regional Learning Centre continues to ensure that students are provided with services by using all means at its disposal to overcome the challenges posed by the international health crisis. Read more.

Making a difference in spite of Covid-19

Online modules set to shape futures of postgrads

The Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated the need for an aggressive overhaul of M&D research support and a non-negotiable emphasis on the development of innovative virtual teaching options that follow the physical distance restrictions that now exist, says Unisa's Prof Lindiwe Zungu. Read more.

Online modules set to shape futures of postgrads

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

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