2023-10-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Praise for Unisa’s Ubuntu visionary
Featured in CEO World Magazine, Professor Moeketsi Letseka, incumbent of the UNESCO Chair on ODL at Unisa, is described by a peer as having a powerful vision to galvanise the university’s research capacity by leveraging upon research and development and increasing the horizons of open distance learning advocacy.
2023-10-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Creating a resource network for collaboration in tech entrepreneurship
Through the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation, Unisa participated in the first Forum on Technology Transfer, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Commercialisation Resource Network for Africa from 26 to 27 September in Nairobi, Kenya.
2023-10-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Promoting the use of research evidence in policymaking
"I am deeply honoured to have received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research and am grateful for the recognition of my research work in the broad field of information science," says Prof Omwoyo Bosire Onyancha in humility.
2023-08-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Ban it or embrace it: universities grapple with AI
In the age of generative artificial intelligence, the pressure is on universities to ensure their graduates are critical thinkers who know how to distinguish between fake facts and the truth. This was one of the key points made during a panel discussion on ChatGPT at Unisa's 2023 ODeL Conference.
2023-08-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Universities urged to remain relevant through Comprehensive ODeL
Speaking at the 2023 International Open and Distance eLearning Conference, Prof Romeela Mohee, Higher Education Commissioner of Mauritius, reiterated the importance of flexible learning that is accessible to everyone, and further acknowledged that the Covid-19 pandemic has been an accelerator of online learning.
2023-08-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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SoLAR founding president to address Unisa ODeL conference
No stranger to South Africa, Dr George Siemens, who researches how human and artificial cognition intersects knowledge processes, will address the upcoming 2023 Unisa Open Distance and eLearning Conference.
2023-08-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Renowned African public intellectual and interdisciplinary scholar to speak at the 2023 ODeL Conference
As a scholar, public intellectual and seasoned university administrator with experience in the higher education sector in six countries on three continents, Prof Paul Tiyambe Zeleza will share his views at the 2023 Unisa ODeL Conference. (Image credit: Case Western Reserve University)
2023-08-07 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Creating partnerships to drive local, regional and national socio-economic development
Universities have long been knowledge discovery and innovation centres. They are the breeding ground for future leaders, scholars and changemakers. However, to truly make a lasting impact, universities must extend their research beyond the university's walls and form strong bonds with industry leaders.
2023-08-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Celebrating Unisa's inclusive research agenda
The spotlight shone brightly on Unisa as scholars and established researchers, including academics, support staff and students virtually convened to unlock the secrets of reinvigorating research.