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2021-09-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Book review: Mphutlane wa Bofelo's Transitions: from Post-Colonial Illusions to Decoloniality What went wrong and what now?
Mphutlane has assembled five remarkable and lengthy essays offering deep critique on the experiences in and the current state of “post-apartheid” South Africa. Where black people have been let down. Where the earth is crumbling underneath them.
2021-09-15 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Honouring Nkosi Albert Luthuli, a model African ancestor
Presented by the Unisa Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair, the inaugural lecture of a three-part seminar series honouring the late teacher, activist and politician was themed "Invoking the spirit of Chief Albert Luthuli: The importance of cultural diplomacy".
2021-09-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Never too late for self-empowerment through education
A self-driven and visionary mother, former cleaner Florah Mukumo overcame poverty and other difficult circumstances to obtain her first degree at the age of 64.
2021-09-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Examining how climate affects the human psyche
Human health is intimately linked to various facets relating to climate change, and the research of Unisa’s Professor Monika dos Santos in the climate change space focuses on the oft-overlooked effects on mental and physical health.
2021-08-27 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan appointed to Society of American Archivists
The renowned Chair of the Department of Information Sciences at Unisa, Prof Mpho Ngoepe, has been appointed as committee member of the Technical Subcommittee on Encoded Archival Standards. "Being appointed in this position is both an honour and privilege to contribute to the society that can make a difference to the global community."
2021-08-27 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa adds academic muscle to safe energy campaign
Delivering his inaugural address, Prof Ashley van Niekerk from the ISHS said that "No Paraffin!" had been launched by the university in partnership with ASSAf to contribute to SA's accelerated transition to affordable and modern energy to prioritise the needs of socio-economically impoverished communities.
2021-08-27 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Uncovering deep-seated roots of hardship
Dr Khuze Skosana recently graduated with a PhD and is a lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Unisa. His research investigates the psychosocial effects of unemployment on young adults.
2021-08-24 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Find our collectiveness to realise our humanness
"As history wrestles with us, we must wrestle with history in the present, for the imagined future." This aptly summarises the discussions that took place at the 16th Annual Peace, Safety and Human Rights Memorial Lecture, hosted by Unisa's Institute for Social and Health Sciences in collaboration with the Psychological Society of South Africa and the Pan-African Psychology Union.
2021-08-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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This go-getter is living her dream
On her journey to realise her childhood aspirations, Unisa’s Dr Koketjo Tsebe continues adding accolades to her long list of achievements. “Every day I am reminded that as long as I work hard, commit to my roles, consult with others, and prioritise my work, I can realise all my goals.”
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