College of Human Sciences
The art of reinvention: How Mamoya turned her mistakes into a masterpiece
During International Women’s Month, the College of Human Sciences celebrates Mamoya Letseleha, a junior lecturer in the Department of African Languages, who, in the midst of darkness, never gave up. She is a true inspiration to young women in South Africa. Read more
Unisa linguists participate in the 2025 AFLC
Recently, the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages in the College of Human Sciences had the privilege of taking part in an online panel discussion as part of the African Languages Conference. Read more
The role of storytelling in decolonising archival practices in the digital age
Scholars from Unisa's College of Human Sciences recently gathered to celebrate Prof Isabel Schellnack-Kelly as a full professor during her fascinating inaugural lecture on the critical integration of postmodernism and storytelling within oral history methodologies. Read more
Passion for music and the arts leads to the highest academic honour
In his inaugural lecture, Prof Thomas Pooley of the College of Human Sciences explored the ways in which the melodic features of language and music coalesce in song. Read more
Landmark exhibition reflects Unisa's Pan-African vision
The Unisa Art Gallery is currently proudly hosting Introspect II, a solo exhibition by renowned artist Thonton Kabeya. Hailed as a major success, the exhibition has drawn art enthusiasts, artists and scholars alike, and aligns with the university’s agenda of inclusivity and continental connectivity. Read more
Unisa partners with Russian universities to globalise isiZulu
The university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tyumen State University and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, a breakthrough initiative that will see isiZulu taught in Russia, while Russian will be taught at Unisa. Read more
Using sacred text to fight gender and sexuality discrimination
Dr Hanzline R Davids investigates the interpretation and application of biblical texts to stop violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people in Africa Read more
Unisa offers incarcerated women pathways to rehabilitation and integration
In a groundbreaking initiative intended to sow the seeds of change and empowerment, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group, located in the university’s Department of Psychology, recently joined hands with the Department of Correctional Services in hosting a transformative career day exhibition for women serving prison sentences. Read more
Unisa empowers SAPS through a Pastoral Care and Counselling Workshop
The Unisa Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, recently held a transformative pastoral care and counselling workshop for the South African Police Service, fostering emotional and spiritual resilience. Read more
Unisa enters into partnership with De La Salle University
Led by Prof Thinandavha Mashau, the university's College of Human Sciences recently visited De La Salle University in Manila, the Philippines, for a strategic partnership initiative as part of Unisa’s internationalisation and commercialisation agenda. Read more