College of Graduate Studies
Examining the lives of the precarious non-poor living in South Africa
Dr Michelle Peens presented her findings on the precarious non-poor and reflected on the use and value of the capability approach at a Research Webinar Series. The presentation was based on her PhD research entitled Examining the lives of the precarious non-poor living in South Africa. Read more
A need to invest in education: Uganda case study
Within Uganda’s middle-class society, at least 11 million people from the middle class are said to be precariously non-poor. They are highly vulnerable to economic shock and can easily descend into poverty. Research also reveals that people with higher education levels are less susceptible to poverty. Therefore, there is a need to invest in education. Read more
Empowering research activities in higher education institutions
Unisa is committed to making research accessible to the societies it engages with. The School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies recently hosted an informative interdisciplinary seminar in response to this mandate. Read more
The journey of the NCPC-SA
CGS hosted an interdisciplinary seminar live in more than 17 countries across Africa, various parts of Europe, the United States and India. The seminar offered an informative account of the 20-year-old journey of the NCPC-SA and its contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals through resource efficiency and cleaner production. Read more
Unisan earns doctoral degree in African Studies
Dr Tebogo Kgope recently obtained a doctoral degree in African Studies from the University of Venda. Inspired by Credo Mutwa's body of knowledge, she intends to assert and advocate for indigenous knowledge systems. Read more
Epistemic nutrition at an African university
In honour of the late Sanusi Credo Mutwa, Unisa continues to embrace the application of epistemic nutrition in promoting African indigenous knowledge systems. Read more
Social policy dimensions of land and agrarian reform in Asia
Dr Ilcheong Yi gave an informative presentation on the social policy dimensions of land and agrarian reform in three Asian countries. He examined in detail multiple factors that affect the success or the failure of land reform. Read more
R&I postgraduate student showcase promises a glorious future for the continent
Unisa continues to take the lead in embracing the role of technology in research and innovation. The university hosted a Research and Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase to develop postgraduate students' research and innovation skills. Read more
Examining Zimbabwe's land questions
The SARChI Chair in Social Policy recently held an insightful webinar reflecting on Zimbabwe’s enduring land questions, especially post-Robert Mugabe’s context, which has been named the new dispensation under the leadership of President Emmerson Mnangagwa. Read more
Children, social assistance and food security in South Africa
The research webinar series came packed with insightful knowledge about children, their social assistance and food security. Read more