2019-03-07 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Good things come in twos
Chaka: Die nuwe Afrikaanse vertaling, by Chris Swanepoel, and Violence in schools: South Africa in an international context, by Clive Harber and Vusi Mncube, are the joint winners of the prestigious 2017 Hiddingh-Currie Award to be presented at the Research and Innovation gala event on 8 March 2019.
2019-02-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Macdonald's on a mission to revive traditional dispute mechanisms
The emerging researcher at Unisa's Institute for Dispute Resolution in Africa says there is a place for customary law in South Africa.
2019-02-13 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
MoU to boost SADC research
Unisa and the eSwatini Policy Analysis and Research Centre (ESEPARC) entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly host public lecture series, seminars, workshops, and training.
2019-01-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa academic’s research on biobanking now SA policy
Senior lecturer, Dr Safia Mahomed, is helping to ensure that biobanking in South Africa is approached in a way that respects and protects the rights of research participants.
2019-01-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Study delivers treasure trove of data on international students in Africa
A 30-month, multimillion-rand study on international distance education in Africa is drawing to a close, offering some fresh – and sometimes unexpected – insights into the study habits, challenges and attitudes of Unisa’s international students.
2018-11-27 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Patent power! Unisa is serious about solar energy
Unisa Professor Lukas Snyman and his students have patented a solar thermal energy system that goes further than existing systems in collecting, storing and harnessing the sun’s rays for household heating. Self-sufficiency and significant savings for SA households are the likely benefits.
2018-11-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Nhamo appointed to AU high-level panel
The incumbent of the Exxaro Chair in Business and Climate Change at Unisa is one of four experts appointed to draw up the African Union Green Innovation Framework for a harmonised and integrated transition to a green economy.
2018-11-06 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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SA tax compliance costs include the 'fear factor'
According to tax expert Prof Sharon Smulders of Unisa, people are afraid of SARS, some because they may be evaders but others because they are scared of making a mistake and consequently facing fines and penalties.
2018-10-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa in forefront of energy research for Winter Olympics
The university has partnered with the Hebei University of Science and Technology in Shijiazhuang, China, to establish the International Joint Laboratory for New Energy. The two institutions will tackle certain major scientific projects demanded by Beijing 2022.