Research
Unisa scholars honoured as South Africa's top scientists
The Academy of Science of South Africa has recognised seven Unisa scholars as South Africa's top scientists, with a further two elected as members of the South African Young Academy of Science. Read more
Unisa innovation set to bridge digital divide, improve quality of education
Mbuso Ngcongo, a final-year BSc student at Unisa, has come up with a fast, effective, eco-friendly and affordable solution for students to scan and upload assignments, wherever they are, and also assist young learners to use tech in their quest for knowledge. Read more
Highest international research recognition for outstanding Unisan
Based on his research leadership, Professor Les Labuschagne has become one of only four South Africans to be awarded the highest recognition granted by the International Professional Recognition Council. Read more
Four outstanding Unisans in the running for 'Science Oscars'
In recognition of their remarkable contributions to SET and innovation, Professors Jan Kroeze, Hossein Jafari, Marcia Mkansi and Fulufhelo Nemavhola have been nominated for the 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards. Read more
Interrogating the factors that affect student success
The support recipe for student success is far more nuanced than generally assumed, as is borne out by the eye-opening research conducted by Dr Fortunate Silinda of Unisa's Department of Psychology. Read more
Transformation at the core of maintaining Unisa as an African university
Making an African university in the service of humanity: Professor Mandla Makhanya's speeches was launched on 19 March 2021. The former VC said he had been committed to building a new DNA in a university that would actually bring about what would be viewed as a culture of academic excellence and service to stakeholders. Read more
Rethinking higher education
Professor Puleng LenkaBula delivered her opening address as the new Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa at the academic opening of the university on 12 February 2021. “The abnormal normal ushers in an opportunity, a new dawn, a new era in terms of how various institutions, including HE institutions, should be run.” Read more
Unisa and Mintek collaborate on rapid Covid-19 tests
In a major contribution by local researchers to provide home-grown solutions in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Unisa's Dr Salerwe Mosebi is working with mineral research giant Mintek to develop rapid antigen-detecting and antibody-detecting tests with a remarkable 20-minute turnaround time. Read more
Pertunia sets out to reclaim the land – from waste
Education student Pertunia Ndou's food waste management innovation found favour at the Tshwane Inter-University Innovation Challenge in November 2020. Read more
Why Kgalabi's portable washbasin idea is making a splash
A portable, self-assembled washbasin designed by a Unisa computer science student for the City of Tshwane's healthcare workers could be just what the doctor ordered. Read more