Leading change
Simplify and make science accessible
There is a need to move from blue sky research to a research that resolves local issues, said College of Science, Technology and Engineering Executive Dean, Prof Bheki Mamba, speaking at a discussion about science and transformation at Unisa. Read more
Reimaging identity through film music in De Voortrekkers
Speaking during Research & Innovation Week, Christopher Jeffery says South Africa’s oldest feature film is an extreme example of a particular model of racial representation. Read more
Unisa grads to be capped by Mbeki for the first time
The new Chancellor will officiate at his first university function when he confers degrees at a graduation ceremony at Muckleneuk on Thursday. Read more
African women activism is alive and kicking!
Zimbabwean author and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga addressed the International Women’s Day celebration hosted by Unisa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation. Read more
Bridging the distance in distance education
Unisa’s Department of Communication Science has introduced interactive live broadcast classes to its students through Open Broadcasting Software and Google Hangouts. Read more
Discovering the self in Africa
Prof Mogobe Ramose from the University of Limpopo opened the College of Human Sciences Research and Innovation Day with a talk on self-determination. Read more
Bringing the experiences of Winnie Mandela alive
CHS lecturer Lebogang Motsomotso presented on two key narratives of the activist’s self-writing at the Political Sciences monthly research seminar. Read more
Unisa an epicentre of knowledge production
The university continues to produce an increasing number of doctoral graduates, with Dr Elias Monhla and Dr Ben Senokoane two of the latest candidates to swell the ranks. Read more
Join the African table
Unisa philosophy lecturer Ndumiso Dladla recently launched his book, Here is a table: A philosophical essay on the history of race in South Africa. Read more
LGBTI student rights violation
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Azwi Mavhandu-Mudzusi said that said for the country to eradicate HIV/AIDS, a new level of zero stigma and discrimination towards LGBTI people had to be reached. Read more