College of Human Sciences
Rebellious black femininities: Embodiments of freedom, desire and agency
Surrounded by strong black women her whole life inspired Dr Mbali Mazibuko to be a feminist activist. The youngest woman in the DGSS to attain her PhD in Women and Gender Studies says to develop a gender-just world sensitive to women's heterogenous experiences, changing contexts and socio-economic landscapes, we should work towards equity rather than a narrow framework of equality. Read more
Addressing the psychosexual underrepresentation of people with disabilities
Realising that the sexual rights of visually impaired people are underrepresented, Dr Lindokuhle Ubisi is keen to address this issue in his upcoming book titled The Psychosexual Experiences of People with Visual Impairment in South Africa. 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
Student-centred orientation focuses on innovation and lifelong learning
Reflecting Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, this year’s virtual orientation for students in the Department of Psychology was yet another demonstration of a concerted effort by various units at the university to put in practice its principles of service to students and other relevant stakeholders. Read more
Researching shamanism and altered states of consciousness in literature
“The function of mind-altering drugs is to facilitate a momentary escape from mundane reality, to act as a gateway to spiritually inspired revelations, to access suppressed emotions or to help critique the social order”, said Professor Alan Northover of the College of Human Sciences, Department of Afrikaans and Theory of Literature, at his recent inauguration. 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
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
A university that defies barriers to deliver education for the marginalised
In celebration of Unisa's 150th anniversary, esteemed scholars and industry giants share their thoughts on how this august university positively impacts society in South Africa and the globe. Read more
"This achievement means that I have worked hard and earned my crown"
Unisa's Gauteng regional student leader, Sanelisiwe Siyothula, recently obtained a Public Relations Diploma to bridge theory and practice in student leadership. Siyothula's academic achievement tells a story of a township girl who wants to solve the world's communication challenges. Read more
Unisa linguist attempts to solve the literacy crisis in South Africa
Delivering her inaugural lecture recently, Prof Carien Wilsenach from the College of Human Sciences’ Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages argued that there is a literacy crisis in South Africa. This refers to the fact that 78% of learners in Grade 4 cannot understand what they read, and more than 50% of children do not know the letters of the alphabet by the end of Grade 1. Read more