College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Unisan appointed as member of ECSA
The Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure recently announced the appointment of Professor Kemlall Ramdass as a member of the Engineering Council of South Africa. His expertise will assist the council in addressing challenges that confront the engineering sector and the built environment. Read more
SABC shines spotlight on Unisa's Science Campus and the university’s catalytic niche areas
The Morning Live team recently visited the Unisa Science Campus to learn about the university’s wide range of offerings, its exciting catalytic niche areas, and its potential role in providing alternative learning options while addressing the current student uptake crisis. Read more
Unisa hosts Africa’s foremost astronomical gathering
With space studies as one of its catalytic niche areas, the university is proud to host the African Astronomical Society Conference and General Assembly 2025, an annual gathering that celebrates Africa’s flourishing astronomy community, and brings together scientists, students, educators and international partners. Read more
Hat-trick of excellence as three Unisans scoop top medical research awards
The South African Medical Research Council has recognised the outstanding contributions to health research of Unisa’s Professors Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana, Lindiwe Zungu and Usisipho Feleni at its prestigious 11th Scientific Merit Awards (image credit: SAMRC). Read more
Leading expert in alternative fuels production takes on Unisa's energy catalytic niche area
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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
Unisa empowers educators with practical coding and robotics skills
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
Unisa to partner with Government to tackle water, energy and infrastructure challenges
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 cements relations with universities and organisations in China
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
Unisa sets out to strengthen BRICS partnerships with Brazilian universities
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
Unisa's catalytic niche areas provide industry-focused mining innovations
Following a landmark memorandum of understanding signed by Unisa and South Africa’s leading provider of refined copper, Palabora Copper, the university will leverage three of its catalytic niche areas to provide, among others, research, innovation, commercialisation and technical support to drive business sustainability at the company. Read more