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Top NRF rating confirms the ongoing global intellectual significance of Black Theology

The South African National Research Foundation has awarded an A1 rating to Unisa Research Fellow and Professor Extraordinarius Anthony Reddie, the first Professor of Black Theology in the history of the University of Oxford and the inaugural Director of the Centre for Black Theology at that university. Read more

A call to end the violation of HIV-positive women's reproductive rights

Authored by a group of feminist scholars and activists, including Unisa's Prof Thenjiwe Meyiwa, a groundbreaking report exposes the deeply troubling practice of sterilisation that has violated the dignity, autonomy and reproductive rights of HIV-positive women in South Africa since 1997. Read more

Unisa Innovation Festival 2024 ends on a high note

On the final day of a highly vibrant and successful festival, Innovation Challenge winners were announced and celebrated as exceptional talent dedicated to reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures. Read more

Chronicle of a serial innovator and entrepreneur

Rapelang Rabana, the CEO and founder of Rekindle Learning, recently shared invaluable insights into the role of technology in breaking constraints at the Unisa Innovation Festival 2024. Read more

"Transformation requires intention"

Speaking at the first day of Unisa's much-anticipated Innovation Festival 2024, Dr Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, highlighted the critical role that partnerships with higher institutions and student-led initiatives could play in tackling societal issues such as unemployment and poverty. Read more

Black industrialist and founding CEO of Capebio to deliver keynote address at Innovation Festival

Daniel Ndima, a structural biologist of infectious diseases who strongly advocates for scientific innovation that creates jobs, improves the quality of ordinary lives and contributes to social development and the economy, will be speaking at the upcoming Unisa Innovation Festival. Read more

City of Tshwane becomes a strategic partner in the Unisa Innovation Festival

The City of Tshwane has announced its strategic partnership with the University of South Africa in the 2024 Innovation Festival. This move highlights the value placed by the city in Unisa's innovation agenda. Read more

Top banking and fintech specialist to address Innovation Festival

Lincoln Mali will speak at Unisa's upcoming Innovation Festival, which will showcase some of the country's leading innovation specialists sharing their insights about innovation's exciting and ever-changing face. Read more

Generous equipment donation enhances Unisa's research capability

A donation of state-of-the-art equipment worth R27m by international institutions to the UNESCO-Unisa-ITLABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology allows postgraduate students and scientists to generate world-class data. Read more

The future is NOW – get ready for the Unisa Innovation Festival

The popular annual event returns, promising to elevate societal innovation to new heights. If you’re passionate about innovation or looking to become a leader in the field, you’re invited to join us at the exclusive Unisa Innovation Festival 2024. Read more