Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair
Women's role towards a global peace agenda
Unisa recently held the 4th Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair Founder's Lecture, which significantly highlighted the stark rates of gender inequality and patriarchy being paramount to society's social ills to the detriment of women. Read more
We need to re-examine Albert Luthuli's ethos and principles to truly realise freedom
In our contribution to peace we are resolved to end such evils as oppression, white supremacy and race discrimination, all of which are incompatible with world peace and security. There is indeed a threat to peace.” — excerpt from Inkosi Albert Luthuli’s Nobel peace prize acceptance speech in 1961 Read more
Reflecting on Chief Albert Luthuli's varied legacies
The theme of the recent Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair Founders Lecture was centred around Luthuli's spirituality, his connectedness to the black diaspora, and his response to the creative and affective domains. Read more
Unisa, Luthuli Museum partnership goes from strength to strength
Prof Puleng Segalo was recently honoured with a traditional ceremony at the grave of Chief Albert Luthuli, further solidifying a remarkable partnership. Read more
The feminist that was Chief Albert Luthuli
In the second of a series of seminars honouring the late teacher, activist and politician, the spotlight fell on Chief Albert Luthuli’s less-examined philosophy on gender justice. Read more
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". Read more
Newly appointed Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair is a visionary leader
The newly appointed incumbent of the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair, Prof Puleng Segalo, says that Unisa's association with Luthuli's name is testament to the seriousness with which the university views transformation, social cohesion and justice for all. Read more