Prof Xinying Liu was recently appointed as a Distinguished Professor in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology to lead the university's energy catalytic niche area, with a specific focus on the production of alternative and green liquid fuels for off-grid and rural applications. Read more
The Unisa Science Engagement Centre recently conducted a robotics and coding workshop to empower more than 600 educators from various schools across the country. Read more
Following a recent visit by a ministerial delegation, Unisa is set to partner with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in addressing the country's water, energy and infrastructure challenges while contributing to the development of young professionals. Read more
Unisa students from all over the world are transforming their theory lessons through hands-on laboratory practicals. Read more
Ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit recently held in Russia, Unisa set out to cement its relations with China through the signing of memoranda of understanding with two universities and co-hosting a symposium in that country's Zhejiang Province. Read more
Nonkululeko Malomane, a Master of Science in Chemistry candidate in the Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, and Unisa’s 2024 FameLab SA heat winner, is driven by a desire to create innovative solutions for sustainable water management that will benefit her community and society at large. Read more
Responding to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s call for partnerships and the institution of working relations through memoranda of understanding with Brazilian universities, a Unisa delegation led by the Executive Dean of the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently set out on a collaboration visit to Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Read more
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the university and the Palabora Mining Company earlier this year, PMC employees were recently assisted in enrolling for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at the institution. Read more
Unisa celebrates Dr Tshimangadzo Munonde from the university’s Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology who has been named as one of South Africa’s brightest young minds and trailblazers under the age of 35. Read more
Professor extraordinaire within the iNanoWS at Unisa, Prof Jianxin Li, recently had a sit down with the Unisa PVC, Prof Puleng LenkaBula after being recognised at the Unisa Research and Innovation awards ceremony for his internationally acclaimed NRF B1-rating. Read more