College of Graduate Studies
Astro-tourism, deep space exploration and extraterrestrial life: the future of humanity
Exciting deep space exploration ventures, signs of life on other planets, the development of the Square Kilometre Array project and astro-tourism were some of the topics discussed during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Symposium. Read more
Aviation law expert calls for independent entity for transport accident investigations in South Africa
Focusing on Catalytic Niche Area 2: Aviation and Aeronautical Studies at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, Unisa graduate and retired pilot, Dr Brian Suckling, provided valuable insights on how to improve the African aviation safety. Read more
Stormy weather: The automotive industry in flux
At the recent Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, specialists from the university and automotive industry met to discuss the university’s Automotive Studies niche. Key topics included tariffs, global shifts and geopolitical factors affecting the industry. Read more
Higher education institutions urged to be intentional about academic technologies
Opening the panel discussion on Catalytic Niche Area 10: Student Support and Co-curricular Activities at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, Dr Denzil Chetty emphasised that institutions of higher learning must consider how they build their competencies and capacities to ensure that they produce competent and employable graduates. Read more
Promoting innovations that combat health and safety threats
Health experts speaking on the theme Technological applications and innovations in injury prevention and safety promotion at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas Research Symposium shared information on innovations that help address community health and safety concerns. Read more
Ensuring transformation and development through Unisa's catalytic niche areas
Speaking on day two of Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, Professor Godwell Nhamo affirmed that the niches are meant to transform societies for the better; therefore, research must be conducted for development and to enable innovation. Read more
Canadian minister leads Unisa visit ahead of G20 Summit
A high-level Canadian delegation, led by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, recently visited the Western Cape node of the UNESCO-Unisa-iThemba LABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies ahead of the G20 Summit later this year. Read more
Keeping our oceans sustainable: Marine Studies in the spotlight at Unisa conference
Unisa academics and specialists from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the South African Weather Services, and the South African Environmental Observation Network reconsidered the way the world interacts with ocean, marine, maritime and coastal resilience matters at the university’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium. Read more
Escalating the operationalisation of Unisa's catalytic niche areas
Themed Innovating for the Future: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Humanity, Unisa held the official opening of the 2nd Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 July 2025, bringing together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss practical and research-driven solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. Read more
College of Graduate Studies launches video series to support postgraduate student success
Unisa’s College of Graduate Studies has launched a series of 25 short videos aimed at facilitating postgraduate students’ onboarding, affirming the university’s commitment to intensifying academic support services. Read more