College of Human Sciences
Unisa and Gauteng Department of Education collaborate to inspire the youth
Currently under way at Unisa is the Creative Arts Provincial Exhibition, featuring mesmerising sculptures, intricate drawings, and outstanding youth performances. Read more
Unisa to launch inaugural Children's Literature Awards
To promote African languages and support authors of children's literature, Unisa's College of Human Sciences is launching the inaugural Children's Literature Awards. This year's awards are aligned with Unisa's 150th celebration theme, "Reclaiming Africa's Intellectual Futures". Read more
College of Human Sciences hosts its first Honours Student Symposium
The college recently provided a platform for honours students to showcase their research, projects or academic achievements, and receive feedback from peers, academic departments and the broader academic community. Read more
Promoting the use of research evidence in policymaking
"I am deeply honoured to have received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research and am grateful for the recognition of my research work in the broad field of information science," says Prof Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha in humility. Read more
Unisa scholar dedicated to cultural authenticity in Venda Bible translations
In his inaugural lecture, the College of Human Sciences' Prof Hulisani Ramantswana unpacked the impact that Bible translations have had on indigenous languages and cultures, particularly within the context of colonial ideologies. Read more
Monarch embraces vital African languages project launched at Unisa
In a remarkable display of support, His Majesty King Makhosonke Mabena II of the amaNdebele wholeheartedly championed the SWiP Project's unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing isiNdebele and other African languages at the official launch hosted at Unisa. Read more
"Unisa has played an integral role shaping my academic journey and future aspirations"
Dr Hannah Njeri Kimani, a dedicated scholar from the College of Human Sciences, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a PhD in Information Science. Her ground-breaking research explores the potential of mobile technologies to revolutionise agricultural information access for rural farmers. Read more
Evaluating support framework for students with hearing disability
Sign Language was recently recognised as the 12th official language in South Africa and endorsed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 July 2023. Dr Tonny Nelson Matjila shares his academic journey in evaluating the existing student support framework in higher education regarding students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Read more
CHS professor receives prestigious international recognition for outstanding reviewer role
In a remarkable achievement for South African academia, Prof Shadrack Katuu, a distinguished researcher from the College of Human Sciences, has been awarded the Outstanding Reviewer accolade at the 2023 Emerald Literati Awards. Read more
Outstanding scholar situates Unisa prominently within the global theological landscape
In a fitting acknowledgment of his many academic achievements and dedication to theological research, Prof Magezi Elijah Baloyi has been honoured with a research professorship, and has also been invited to participate in a prestigious programme at Princeton University in the United States as the sole black academic representative. Read more