Research
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
NSTF-South32 triple nomination honour for exceptional Unisan
Thrilled to have been nominated in three categories of the 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards, Unisa's Prof Marcia Mkansi says that the nominations create visibility and attract industry, academic and government partners to collaborate with her and other researchers, to play a more meaningful role in the transformation of Africa. Read more
Unisa a key player in global research on educational equality in a digital world
Unisa's Prof Paul Prinsloo and his co-researchers investigate educational equality and inequality in a digital world. Read more
Young researcher passionate about monetary economics
Her outstanding research on population growth, youth unemployment and economic growth in South Africa recently earned Prof Temi Lydia Leshoro a Y2 NRF rating. Read more
Globally impactful research recognised
Unisa’s Dr Sin-Yu Ho says her C2 NRF rating allows her to expand her research capacities in terms of research funding, and collaboration opportunities with domestic and international scholars. Read more
Erosion of capacity contributes to corruption
Delivering the keynote address at a summit hosted by the African Institute for Supply Chain Research at Unisa, the Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Lechesa Tsenoli, said that while the Covid-19 fronting and price escalation was very embarrassing, it also provided an opportunity to learn from mistakes made. Read more
Pharmaceutical manufacturing companies must handle returned drugs better
They should develop their current strategies to be more sustainable by considering factors such as the firm's green image, political and social responsibility, and the economy, and also follow the guidelines for recall or withdrawal of medicine and medical devices in South Africa, says Unisa's Mpho Sharon Makaleng. Read more
It’s an SABR board shuffle
Unisa’s Prof Adewale Aregbeshola is now acting editor of the Southern African Business Review following the retirement of Prof Nico Martins. Read more
Top innovator bags another top award
Unisa’s Prof Marcia Mkansi was awarded joint second place in the European Conference on Research Methodology for Business and Management Studies with her Research Methods Index. Read more
Highly cited ODL scholar has influence on many fronts
Prof Paul Prinsloo joins the prestigious Unisa Million Rand Club with an eye-wateringly large grant from a consortium of European foundations to research the question: How is secondary-level schooling being refigured through digital technology in different regions of the world and in what ways are these changes reproducing, exacerbating or alleviating in/equality? Read more