Shaping the future through science
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
Turning horse poop into power
SANEDI and Exxaro, together with Unisa’s IDEAS, are installing a biodigester at the EARTH Centre, an NPO that offers free therapeutic riding to physically and mentally challenged children and young adults who cannot afford it. Read more
Unisa takes its place in the sun
“Going solar makes cents.” Prof Godwell Nhamo, the incumbent of the Exxaro Chair in Business and Climate Change, explains how the university’s scaling up of solar energy uptake is changing the physical landscape of Unisa campuses. Read more
Unisa—finding solutions to problems
CSET ED Prof Bhekie Mamba has announced a strategic partnership with the EWSETA that will see R3 million provided to assist students in the work-integrated learning component of their studies. 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
Unisa water tests reveal startling clues about health and lifestyles in SA
Traces of heroin, cocaine, statins, fibrins, and other drugs, both medicinal and recreational, are showing up in treated wastewater in Gauteng. Read more
Building a partnership in bioscience, engineering, and environmental science
Delegates from Ghent University visited Unisa earlier in March to discuss strengthening ties between the two institutions. Read more
Unisa’s youngest female PhD star sparkles shiningly
Dr Shandré Jansen van Rensburg received the 2017 Elsevier Women in Research award for the youngest female doctoral graduate last year. Read more
Source of listeriosis outbreak found
The statistics as at 2 March 2018 showed that the current listeriosis outbreak had caused close to 180 fatalities and almost 950 laboratory-confirmed cases of listeriosis in South Africa since December 2017. Read more