Shaping the future through science
Patent power! Unisa is serious about solar energy
Unisa Professor Lukas Snyman and his students have patented a solar thermal energy system that goes further than existing systems in collecting, storing and harnessing the sun’s rays for household heating. Self-sufficiency and significant savings for SA households are the likely benefits. Read more
#UnisaNSW2018—deepening our democracy through science
The Unisa Science Campus is READY for the National Science Week celebrations from 30 July to 4 August 2018. Visit CAES and CSET there or help boost their virtual presence on social media. Read more
Science Campus wows government heavyweights
It is not often that the venue of a meeting takes centre stage. However, this was the case when Unisa’s modern buildings and high-end facilities dazzled high-profile delegates attending the Human Resources Development Committee meeting hosted at the Florida campus last week. Read more
Doing a little bit to save a life before a bite
A dedicated team of Unisans from the Department of Agriculture and Animal Health and staff members from the Animal Anti-Cruelty League spent time with the community in Jackson’s Drift discussing Rabies and the importance of vaccinating and taking care of pets. Read more
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NanoWS Prof Edward Nxumalo talks about the second African Membrane Society International Congress to be hosted by CSET at the Unisa Science Campus in July. Read more
SA's path to sustainable energy for all
The NSTF recently held a discussion forum on affordable and clean energy. Unisa's Prof Diane Hildebrandt, Director of IDEAS, was on hand to explain about the small-scale anaerobic biodigesters the institute has developed. Read more
Meet the new Deputy Executive Dean of CSET
Dr Mukondeleli Katumba aims to make the college curriculum more relevant while maintaining a global competitive edge. Read more
Keeping Unisa’s research flag flying high!
Unisa wishes Bonisiwe Seshabela and Sebabatso Maifadi of CSET the best of luck at the FameLab SA National finals on 9 May. Read more
Let’s not take listeriosis lightly
Unisa's Dr Prudence Kayoka-Kabongo tells us more and advises on how to avoid contracting what could be a fatal infection. Read more
Covering ground in her research
Prof Veronica Ngole-Jeme's inaugural lecture looked at soil matters—such as texture, pH, electrical conductivity, organic matter content, mineralogical composition, and heavy metal concentrations—that have formed the pillars of her research. Read more