College of Graduate Studies
Unisa PhD candidate making a mark at the 2021 National Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Unisa doctoral candidate, Nonkanyiso Pamella Shabalala, made an impressive mark at a global competition held by more than 900 universities around the world. Read more
Ensuring postgrad performance during Covid-19
A recent conference focused on providing Unisa's postgraduate students with extensive support to ensure that they can confidently present their research studies to peers and established scholars, and that they receive critical feedback from a panel of academics. Read more
Workshop examines the oral testing of PhD candidates
PhD candidates' oral defence of their thesis in front of a panel of examiners will form part of the examination process in future, and attendees received guidance on how to implement best practices in this regard at Unisa. Read more
Unisa's Online Accelerated Postgraduate Support Programme is Covid-proof
The university's flagship online support programme is yet another significant contribution to dealing with the study challenges posed by the pandemic. It offers support to 25 000 master's and doctoral candidates along with the 28 000 honours-level students within the university. Read more
Optimising postgrad research publications
A recent series of College of Graduate Studies workshops unpacked, among others, the benefits of publishing while being a student. Read more
A move towards an Africanised psychology
At a webinar hosted by Unisa, Prof Puleng Segalo spoke about the role of psychology in advancing colonialism by expanding European rule in Africa through missionary and Christian education, and subjugation through economic and political oppression, and slavery. Read more
Using the spirit-level as a method of balance
21 July 2021 would have been the 100th birthday of the late Sanusi, Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa—healer, poet, sculptor, and author. To honour his indigenous knowledge system, Unisa’s College of Graduate Studies hosted a CE indaba evaluating the academy as a transforming space towards the desired African university. Read more
Honouring African scientists
Prof Malik Maaza delivered the keynote address at the recent webinar held by Unisa's School of Interdisciplinary Research Graduate Studies. He emphasised the strategic importance of Africa, and the voice it has - and ought to have - on the world stage, through its 54 member states. Read more
Using the spirit level as a method of balance
21 July 2021 would have been the 100th birthday of the late Sanusi, Vusamazulu Credo Mutwa - healer, poet, sculptor and author. To honour his indigenous knowledge system, Unisa's College of Graduate Studies hosted a CE indaba evaluating the academy as a transforming space towards the desired African university.
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How to increase quality publications at Unisa
Academic, administrative, and professional staff and postgraduate students came together at the first Research Methodology Indaba hosted by SIRGS in the College of Graduate Studies to unpack research methodologies. Read more