Department of Science and Technology Education
Never give up on your dreams
Unisa Radio interview with - Ms Herriata Ngakane, Junior Lecturer in the Department of Science and Technology Education, specialising in Technology Education Read more
My journey as a Researcher in Technical Sciences
The journey started in the Department of Basic Education (DBE) where I was appointed as a Physical Science subject specialist then, in the advent of curriculum changes, Technical Science was introduced in 2015 as a new subject in Technical high schools where no teacher was qualified to either teach nor facilitate the subject. Read more
What it means to be a life-long learner
The achievement-driven society that we find ourselves living in, prioritises academic success over informal, everyday learning. Read more
Another win for our champion
Nonkanyiso Pamella Shabalala is pursuing Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Education qualification in the Department of Science and Technology Education of the College of Education at the University of South Africa. Read more
She raised a warrior
My mother raised a giant; a warrior, who believes his purpose in life is giving back to the community that raised him to become the success that he is today. Read more
The inaugural Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics Educators and Researchers in Africa Conference (STEM-ERA Conference)
The Department of Science and Technology Education hosted its inaugural STEM-ERA Conference pioneered by Professor Lindelani Mnguni. The conference saw great participation of educators and researchers from various institutions from all over Africa. Read more
Embracing my culture through my research
I was born and raised in the beautiful province of Mpumalanga, Kwa-Ndebele, in a small village called Mabuyeni. I grew up in a house filled with love, where I stayed with my mother, uncles, aunts, cousins and grandparents. Read more
I am excited to be joining the winning team
I am a female in my early years of life and very passionate about teaching and working with people. I grew up in Kempton Park where lived with both my parents and went to school until high school. Growing up, for my high school education I moved to Limpopo and lived with my aunt after my mother passed away. Read more
Expert scholar keen to indigenise the academic project
Professor Mishack Gumbo says that the C1 rating that he received from the National Research Foundation (NRF) adds him to the pack of rated professors at Unisa and enhances institutional prestige. Read more
The journey to becoming a passionate Environmentalist
Mr Khathuthselo Munasi from Tshitavha Sambandou village in Venda is a passionate environmentalist. His interest in Environmental Education was sparked by his concern about the untidy school environment he worked in and for that reason he decided to upgrade his studies in the field of Environmental Education. He believes in fostering good relationships, by being approachable. Read more