College of Human Sciences
College of Human Sciences leads decoloniality conversations
Unisa’s College of Human Sciences (CHS) hosted a groundbreaking conference that sought to find answers on what de-colonisation and re-Afrikanisation truly mean for South Africa and Africa? Read more
Taking fundraising to extremes
Unisa’s Dr Julie Reid will run the 250-km Kalahari Augrabies Extreme Marathon in October to raise awareness of the illegal trade of rhino horn and to support the rhino orphanage. You can help her meet her goals! Read more
Dr Rofhiwa Mukhudwana makes M&G top 200
Well done to Unisa Communications Science lecturer Dr Rofhiwa Mukhudwana for being selected as one of the Mail & Guardian 200 young South Africans. Read more
College hosts its Excellence in Teaching and Learning awards
The College of Human Sciences recently hosted its Excellence in Teaching and Learning awards to showcase the sterling work of the College and promote the continued excellence in teaching and learning. Read more
Land is the greatest heritage of African people
“We kill women but we want the land back,” said Mmatshilo Motsei, founding director of Africa Ikalafe, author, social entrepreneur and healer, when she delivered the recent Africa Speaks lecture hosted by the College of Human Sciences. Read more
The College of Human Science’s contributes to the production of South African leaders
In order to respond to the National Developmental Plan and the sustainable developmental goals the country and the continent needs soldiers that are empowered to deal with the ills of our continent. Unisa’s College of Human Science’s is ensuring that they produce such leaders in society. Read more
Human Sciences’ disciplines pertinent to the well-being of a society
Professor Nombeko Mpako has been seconded as the Director of School of Arts in the College of Humans Sciences. The associate professor of Visual Arts says she is ready to take on the director responsibilities as she speaks to us about her appointment. Read more
Unisa hosts SADC trainee election observers
The seminar shared knowledge and expertise whilst tapping into the university’s ongoing research and academic insight on the role of elections in Africa’s democracy. Read more
Not up a blind alley but down a triumphal road to a PhD
In spite of his severe vision loss, Unisan Nico van Blerk has overcome all odds on his journey to a doctorate in Ancient Near Eastern Studies, which was awarded to him by the university on 9 May 2018. Read more
Be brave, nobody else can be brave for you
When one hears the story of Tinevimbo Matambanadzo and the challenges she had to overcome in order to graduate, one will then truly understand the strength of a Unisa student. Read more