College of Human Sciences
Looking back at BRICS 2023: The role of external actors in peace and security cooperation in Africa
In the run-up to the 15th Annual BRICS Summit held in South Africa last year, Unisa brought together a transdisciplinary team to deliberate on matters related to the role of external actors in the peace and security architecture and reality of Africa. Read more
Unisa and partners launch exciting collaboration to promote SA languages
Announced at the university's International Mother Language Day celebration, Unisa is partnering with the Puku Foundation and ILIFA in a wide-ranging initiative to promote multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education and research, in addition to preserving and elevating the status of previously marginalised languages in classrooms, higher education institutions and society at large. Read more
Unisa's Decoloniality Summer School marks a decade of transformative conversations
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Unisa Decoloniality Summer School 2024 instalment was held under the theme "Reflection, disruption and the realisation of decolonial futures". Renowned thought leaders assembled to explore the theme from various perspectives, including analysing geopolitics after the Covid-19 pandemic. The school has been crucial in fostering critical dialogues. Read more
Unisa @ 150: Exciting festival to embrace 4IR in CODeL
Unisa's College of Human Sciences will be hosting its highly anticipated Teaching and Learning Festival on 12 July, coinciding with the institution's 150th anniversary. The festival will explore the journey of inclusive 4IR in comprehensive open, distance and e-Learning, while celebrating teaching excellence and honouring this significant milestone. Read more
Unisa Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating the university's rich heritage
The Unisa Art Gallery will host an exhibition from 10 June to 7 July 2023, titled "Reimagining the archives and artistic reflection, recording and appraising Unisa's existence". The exhibition will offer visitors an opportunity to delve into Unisa's history through the art lens. Read more
Enthusiastic Unisa academic races for indigenous languages
Promoting African languages, Unisa’s School of Arts Director, Prof Mpho Ngoepe, dedicates his 2023 Comrades Marathon to bridging the gap in children’s literature and literacy. By supporting this initiative, you can help empower future generations to embrace their cultural heritage and contribute to a more linguistically diverse and inclusive society. Read more
Royal academic continues to make a mark in higher education
The AmaRharhabe Kingdom Royal Prince and Professor, Siyasanga Tyali, from the Department of Communication Science, delivered his virtual inaugural lecture titled “Re-imagining the ordinary: On perception, power, and the media”, which delved into the thematic areas relevant to his work. Read more
MPHO NGOEPE AND NAPJADI LETSOALO | Unisa plays its part by supporting linguistic diversity
The report by the Cultural, Linguistics and Religious Rights Commission about organs of state failing to equitably use all official languages is highly alarming. Despite the existence of the Use of Official Languages Act 12 of 2012, which was enacted to regulate and monitor the utilisation of official languages by the national government for its various functions, Read more
Prominent radio producer proudly graduates at Unisa
The achievement of award-winning Thobela FM producer, Masilo Isaac Mashila, who recently graduated with an Honours degree in Media Studies at Unisa, is not only a testament to his dedication and hard work – it also serves as inspiration to many aspiring students who struggle to balance their careers and education. Read more
Freedom Day: People-centred, feminist and Christian-infused leadership examined
In observance of Freedom Day, an online seminar hosted by Unisa’s Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair reflected on what leadership in contemporary South Africa should look like, and what can be gleaned from the past to make the free and socially just South Africa that Chief Albert Luthuli fought and was prepared to die for. Read more