Research

Y2 NRF-rated young scholar pursues cutting-edge research to benefit society

As a young academic with unlimited potential, Dr Muthumuni Managa is making a mark in the scientific community to benefit society through ensuring access to safe and healthy drinking water, propelled by research. Read more

Unisan in the home straight at the NSTF-South32 Awards

Prof Ndzondelelo Bingwa of the university’s Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions has advanced to the finalist stage in the Emerging Researcher category at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. Read more

Unisa nominees gear up for the Science Oscars

Several Unisa academics have been nominated for the prestigious 2024/25 NSTF-South32 Awards. These awards recognise hard-working academics who are continuously engaged in pushing the boundaries of their respective fields (image credit: NSTF). Read more

Hat-trick of excellence as three Unisans scoop top medical research awards

The South African Medical Research Council has recognised the outstanding contributions to health research of Unisa’s Professors Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana, Lindiwe Zungu and Usisipho Feleni at its prestigious 11th Scientific Merit Awards (image credit: SAMRC). Read more

"Designing clean water storage systems is deeply personal to me"

Nonkululeko Malomane, a Master of Science in Chemistry candidate in the Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, and Unisa’s 2024 FameLab SA heat winner, is driven by a desire to create innovative solutions for sustainable water management that will benefit her community and society at large. Read more

Unisa women researchers shine at the 2024 SAWiSA ceremony

The Department of Science and Innovation has recognised three of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology staff and students for their excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at its 2024 South African Women in Science Awards ceremony. Read more

Distinguished Unisa academic associate earns a global recognition for his research prowess

Professor extraordinaire within the iNanoWS at Unisa, Prof Jianxin Li, recently had a sit down with the Unisa PVC, Prof Puleng LenkaBula after being recognised at the Unisa Research and Innovation awards ceremony for his internationally acclaimed NRF B1-rating. Read more

Unisan shines at FameLab SA competition

Ayesha Osman, a PhD candidate in Chemical Engineering and lecturer in the Department of Civil and Chemical Engineering at Unisa, emerged as first runner-up at the hotly contested and highly prestigious 2023 FameLab SA competition. Read more

A first for Africa as Unisa hosts two IWA conferences

From 3 to 8 December 2023, Unisa's College of Science, Engineering and Technology, in partnership with the Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability, hosted two International Water Association specialist conferences back-to-back in celebration of Unisa's 150-year anniversary. Read more

NRF Director to address Innovation Festival

The National Research Foundation's Dr Zolani Dyosi will speak on the subject of A South African model for a Government/Academic/SME innovation and technology development partnership: A case for renewable energy innovations. Read more