Research
Photonic professor heads prolific awards
"There is nothing more rewarding than to observe that 'aha' moment when new theoretical discoveries are made or when a product or process is made to work for the first time," says Unisa's Lukas Snyman. Read more
Socially relevant research innovation in intelligent systems
Prof Zenghui Wang, winner of one of the 2019 Unisa Chancellor's Awards for Excellence in Research, says that his objective is quality research that can be applied to solve societal problems. Read more
A most prolific innovator at Unisa in 2019
Prof Malik Maaza, nanoscientist and distinguished scholar, scooped three awards at the 2020 Research & Innovation Awards for advancing world-class research. Read more
Striving to remain globally competitive
Prof Kerstin Jordaan, member of a very exclusive Unisa club, says that she sees many positive signs of an increasing focus on quality research rather than on the quantity of research papers. Read more
How Africa's academic diaspora can help revive higher education back home
Through their exposure to new trends in knowledge production, they can contribute to equipping African students for the global economy, says Unisa's Prof Samuel Ojo Oloruntoba. Read more
Heeding the President's call to action, Unisa's labs step up to the sanitiser challenge
Thanks to the innovative thinking of MSc student Fungai Chibaya, Unisa will soon be producing affordable and effective hand and surface sanitisers. Read more
#SciComm through FameLab SA
Science with clarity and charisma is what it's all about, and Trevor Simbayi and Karabo Mashiloane from CSET impressed the judges at the Unisa Regional Heat. Read more
Unisa ★ ☆ ★ glitter on red carpet
Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya, affirmed at the 2020 Research and Innovation Awards that the university is building an enviable reputation for research. Read more
African feminist researcher challenging patriarchy
Unisa's Prof Madipoane Masenya, an NRF B3-rated researcher, has coined a word that speaks to the kind of women's liberationist framework that makes sense to the unique context of African-South African women. Read more
Achieving SDGs in Africa
The SBL Research and Innovation Day conveyed the strong message that leaders must possess intellectual muscle to deliver on the sustainable development goals for the continent. Read more