The Unisa Institutional Repository (UnisaIR) is an open digital archive of scholarly, intellectual and research output of the University of South Africa. The UnisaIR disseminates and preserves theses and dissertations, research output (for example, articles, conference papers, book chapters and inaugural lectures) and many other digital assets produced by members of the Unisa community. It has the benefit of increased global discoverability and visibility of Unisa researchers.
Access the UnisaIR at http://uir.unisa.ac.za
Click here to access the Masters’ and Doctoral Degrees related policies, procedures and guidelines.
A few important aspects are highlighted below:
According to the Procedures for Master’s and Doctoral Degrees, supporting the Unisa Policy for Masters and Doctoral Degrees, the Library is not authorised to remove/update/replace your thesis/dissertation that was submitted by your supervisor once it has been uploaded to the Unisa Institutional Repository. Requests for removal should be submitted to the Vice Principal: Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation or his or her delegated nominee. For more information, see the extractions from the Procedures below.
Copyright and Intellectual Property (Procedures for Masters’ and Doctoral Degrees Chapter 5.51-5.53)
Although the copyright of Unisa theses and dissertations is vested with the student, the intellectual property rights belong to the University. After completion, the student grants the non-exclusive distribution rights to the University. In exceptional circumstances, a candidate may apply to be exempted from granting this copyright license. Such an application must be fully substantiated.