Research
ODeL in the Global South: Opportunities in times of volatility and ambiguity
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Ask any 21st-century citizen what they consider the defining characteristic of contemporary society, and “uncertainty” will likely be part of the answer. Yet, aware of the potential within uncertainty, Unisa has incorporated the positive side of the concept – the opportunities it brings – into its chosen theme for the 2023 Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Hybrid Conference. Read more
Recognised for producing research that promotes justice and human dignity
Having received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research at Unisa’s recent Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony, Prof Puleng Segalo says that the award recognises her endless labour to contribute towards scientific knowledge production and grounding within communities. Read more
Innovative research celebrated: Unisa honours its brightest and best
Presenting the university's 2023 Research and Innovation Awards in its milestone 150th year of excellence, Unisa feted the institution's world-class researchers and innovators who contribute to the global public good. Read more
Four Unisans nominated for the 'Science Oscars of South Africa' 2022/2023
Four Unisa academics were recently announced as nominees in the 2022/2023 NSTF-South32 Awards for their outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation. The candidates are nominated by individuals, teams and organisations in South Africa. Read more
Unisa's research and innovation elite to walk the red carpet on 21 April
Despite the new normal brought about by the unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic, Unisa’s researchers and innovators continue to produce ground-breaking research. On 21 April 2023, the university will present its 12th annual Research and Innovation Awards in recognition of more than 100 exceptional academics who exemplified African research excellence in 2021/2022. Read more
Unisa's first Innovation Festival shows significant strides taken as an entrepreneurial university
Innovation at Unisa is no longer in its infancy. The growing maturity and influence of the university’s innovation drive were plain to see at the first Unisa Innovation Festival. The Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation hosted the festival to showcase Unisa's innovation initiatives and gain insights into the latest trends in the broader South African innovation landscape. Read more
New research chair at Unisa to address the national energy crisis
Prof Adedayo Yusuff from Unisa’s Department of Electrical Engineering has recently been awarded the DSI/NRF - Sasol Research Chair in Energy and Power Systems Modelling which will set out to ensure sustainable human capacity development and knowledge creation in energy and power system modelling. Read more
Impacting lives through water treatment research
In his quest to find solutions for the treatment of wastewater, acid mine drainage and surface water pollution, Unisa’s Prof Bhekie Mamba has been generating and imparting scientific knowledge to those who come after him in academia, as well as to the water industry and society. Read more
Receiving ASSAf membership is exhilarating, affirming and satisfying
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The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) has honoured Unisa's Prof Madipoane Masenya (Ngwan'a Mphahlele) as a member, recognising her as one of the country's most outstanding and celebrated scholars. Read more
Student exchange opens students’ eyes to international entrepreneurship trends
Unisa students promoted their research and innovation and participated in innovation and business plan competitions by presenting projects geared toward addressing some of Africa's societal and socio-economic challenges at three international universities. Read more