2022-06-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Research that contributes to solving health-related challenges
Researching real-time diagnostics of disease biomarkers and producing the next generation of electrochemistry researchers are just two arrows in the quiver of Prof Usisipho Feleni, who was honoured with the Principal’s Award for Excellence in Research at the 2022 Unisa Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony.
2022-05-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Innovator in the service of humanity earns a training opportunity in Switzerland
Mbuso Ngcongo, a Bachelor of Science in Computing student, is one of the winning innovators earmarked to attend a training programme in Switzerland, in September of this year.
2022-05-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Prof Segalo awarded for popularising science
Professor Puleng Segalo has received an award which affirms Unisa as an engaged university that, through its academics, addresses societal challenges by channelling skills, knowledge and experience into transformative networks for social change, and engaged scholarship.
2022-04-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Protecting and promoting children’s rights in SA schools
Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa recently hosted the Fifth Asikhulume Roundtable series discussion with the theme “Promoting school children’s rights and identities: opportunities and challenges for social cohesion”, highlighting concerted efforts to protect children’s rights.
2022-04-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Outstanding Unisans in the run for coveted 'Science Oscars of South Africa'
No fewer than six academics have been announced as nominees, some in multiple categories, for the prestigious 2021/2022 NSTF-South32 Awards which recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology and innovation by individuals, teams and organisations in South Africa.
2022-03-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Professional support staff set to contribute to the academic discourse
Seven researchers, who are also part of Unisa’s professional support staff, put aside their work and family responsibilities for five days to solely focus on writing a scholarly article to be published in an accredited journal
2022-02-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Tomorrow's solutions today as young entrepreneurs present their vision
Hosted by Unisa, the BlueOceanCorners City Final Jury event saw trend-setters pitching their solution-oriented creative enterprises that will address a range of local government issues.
2022-02-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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A wholesome journey to full professorship
“If my theology does not solve African problems, it is not worth pursuing.” These are the words of Professor Mookgo Solomon Kgatle, an African Pentecostalism theologian who has recently been promoted to full professor at Unisa at the age of 37.
