Fri Nov 08 12:57:21 SAST 2024 | Category:
Lead, Dept Science and Education, Featured
Youngest female PhD graduate awardee's academic journey
From very humble beginnings, Dr Lettah Sikhosana completes her PhD at age 27. The young academic shares her journey of obtaining her qualification without ever taking a gap year from matric. The journey has its ups and downs but Dr Sikhosana came out on top.
Fri Nov 08 12:57:55 SAST 2024 | Category:
College of Education, Lead, Dept Science and Education, Featured
Top Performer in the category for Best Research Masters and the recipient of the Council Graduate Excellence Award
In the hallowed halls of academia, a brilliant student has recently achieved a remarkable milestone, standing out among her peers as she was awarded her master's degree with the prestigious cum laude distinction. This accomplishment not only highlights her academic prowess but also speaks volumes about her dedication, hard work, and passion for learning.
2025-09-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Dept Science and Education
From Classroom Insights to Global Influence: Dr Shabalala’s GCE Research Gains International Recognition
Dr Shabalala from the Department of Science and Technology Education has been featured in University World News following the publication of her article on Global Citizenship Education (GCE) in a Scopus Q1 journal. Her research highlights how GCE can advance social justice, identity, multilingualism and indigenous knowledge within African classrooms. Inspired by her work with undergraduate students, she explores how global citizenship must begin with local context, cultural identity and ubuntu. This achievement positions Unisa as an influential contributor to global debates on education, equity and sustainable development. Dr Shabalala shares her journey, insights and advice for emerging scholars.
2025-04-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Science and Education
Prof. Mishack T. Gumbo Illuminates Indigenous Knowledge Systems at International Conference
Prof. Mishack T. Gumbo was invited as a keynote speaker at the Management and Social Justice Conference in New York, where he presented on Indigenous Tech Management and Education: A Social Justice Question. His address drew strong interest in Indigenous Knowledge Systems (IKS) and led to potential collaborations, while also raising the international profile of the Department of Science and Technology Education (DeSTE).
2024-02-08 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Dept Science and Education, Featured
Fostering Educational Excellence through Collaboration
Promoting educational excellence through collaborative efforts, the Asset Mapping: Breaking the cycle of poverty, led by Prof. Ramodungoane Tabane, actively contributed to the DPWI's annual University Readiness workshop, Principals Forum, and Matric Bursary Award Ceremony.
2023-12-07 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Science and Education, Featured
DeSTE attended the Re-configurations of Educational (In)Equality in a Digital World Seminar & Workshop
Dive into the cutting-edge insights brought to you by the Academic Development Open Virtual Hub as colleagues from DeSTE attended a groundbreaking seminar.
2023-06-06 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Dept Science and Education, Featured
The College of Education celebrates Unisa’s 150th anniversary in Cape Town
To celebrate Unisa’s 150th anniversary, the College of Education hosted various events, including graduations, school visits and a brunch, at Unisa’s original birthplace, Cape Town, throughout the week of 22-27 May 2023. The celebration was about physically bringing Unisa to the people since it is an open-distance e-learning institution.