College of Human Sciences
Theological education engaging justice and inclusion
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Practical theologian, Prof Marilyn Naidoo, pioneers theological education that is engaging, critical, liberating and humanising. Read more
A noble scholar making great strides in academia and society
Prof Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi's passion for education and research on HIV/AIDS management and LGBTQI+ acts on the needs of South Africa and the continent. Read more
Exploring the future of the automotive sector: Insights from Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
From electric vehicles to global economic impacts, the Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium highlighted how technological advancements and sustainable practices are driving the future of automotive innovation. Read more
Dedication to archival outreach and advocacy research earns Saurombe NRF C2 rating
Prof Nampombe Saurombe recently attained a prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) C2 rating , underscoring her profound dedication to archival outreach and advocacy research. Read more
Womanism and black theology of liberation
In exploring possible contours of dialogue between Black Theology of Liberation and Womanist Theology, Prof Fundiswa Kobo strives to liberate fragmented black humanity as a whole. Read more
Promoting the use of research evidence in policymaking
"I am deeply honoured to have received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research and am grateful for the recognition of my research work in the broad field of information science," says Prof Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha in humility. Read more
Recognised for producing research that promotes justice and human dignity
Having received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research at Unisa’s recent Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony, Prof Puleng Segalo says that the award recognises her endless labour to contribute towards scientific knowledge production and grounding within communities. Read more
Receiving ASSAf membership is exhilarating, affirming and satisfying
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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has honoured Unisa's Prof Madipoane Masenya (Ngwan'a Mphahlele) as a member, recognising her as one of the country's most outstanding and celebrated scholars. Read more
A research champion second to none
The National Research Foundation has recognised Prof Azwihangwisi Mavhandu-Mudzusi's commitment to opening new frontiers of scientific knowledge with its prestigious Special Recognition Award: Champion of Research Capacity Development and Transformation. Read more
Distance education research matters
Sharing insight about the upcoming 2022 R&I ODeL Conference, Prof Jennifer Roberts of the Unisa Institute for Open and Distance Learning in the College of Education says that research in distance education should be contextualised; however, local researchers have to start looking beyond the South African context. Read more