Research

Join a leading African futurist at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Mic Mann, co-founder and CEO of Africarare – Africa's first metaverse – will be a featured panellist during Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more

Unisa PhD student seeks to protect human and environmental health

Over the years, the use of plastic food packaging has become a global cause of concern because of its ability to leach into food. Celia Muzeza’s study aims to contribute solutions for reducing phthalate pollution from wastewater treatment plants. Read more

Demystifying misconceptions and errors in simplifying algebraic fractions

Unisa's master's student and high school deputy principal, Cynthia Mkhari, says that by understanding the common errors and misconceptions learners make when simplifying algebraic fractions, educators can create strategies that address these errors. Read more

Research with impact – moving beyond bean-counting

The global and societal impact of the research conducted by Unisa’s master’s and doctoral students remains limited, noted Prof Tennysson Mgutshini in his welcome address on the first day of Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week. 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

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