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National research in economics with a global reach
Unisa has responded to the developments brought about by changing times, the needs of a developing country and society at large. A case in point is the financial and related research of Unisan Prof Sin-Yu Ho. Read more
Reclaiming African feminism: Unveiling new perspectives
Diving into vibrant discussions at the Unisa CNA Research Symposium, scholars and practitioners explored the evolving definitions of Feminism, Womanist and Bosadi Theorisations. Read more
The role of HE in leveraging AI: Insights from an expert panel
Speaking at Unisa's recent Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium. experts discussed how higher education institutions can effectively leverage artificial intelligence to enhance educational outcomes, research and institutional development. Read more
Finding the balance between inclusivity and academic performance in HE
In the competitive landscape of higher education, do our support systems promote genuine inclusivity or simply reinforce a survival-of-the-fittest mentality? This was one of the topics under discussion at Unisa’s recent Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium. Read more
Unisa's CNA Research Symposium delves into natural sciences for human advancement
Pushing the boundaries of biotechnology to create innovative solutions that benefit both human health and the environment was under the spotlight during a session of Unisa's recent Catalytic Niche Area (CNA) Research Symposium. Read more
Exploring the future of the automotive sector: Insights from Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
From electric vehicles to global economic impacts, the Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium highlighted how technological advancements and sustainable practices are driving the future of automotive innovation. Read more
"Designing clean water storage systems is deeply personal to me"
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
Day two of CNA Research Symposium focuses on aviation, aeronautics and strategic funding
The discussions of the second day of Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, comprising top national and international experts, focused on developments in aviation and aeronautics, and seed funding opportunities. Read more
Unisa women researchers shine at the 2024 SAWiSA ceremony
The Department of Science and Innovation has recognised three of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology staff and students for their excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at its 2024 South African Women in Science Awards ceremony. Read more
Young, successful and heading towards greatness
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Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging cutting-edge technology in marketing. Dr Kate Mmalebuso Ngobeni, the youngest Unisa female staff member to attain a doctoral degree at the age of 28 in 2023, addressed the underexplored realm of AR in marketing research, with a particular focus on its application in online shopping for high-involvement products in her PhD thesis Read more
