Multilingual HE is possible but will take great effort and commitment
ArchivesLatest newsMust-ReadUniversity of South Africa August 10, 2018
All is not lost in the quest for multilingual higher education in South Africa. Other indigenous languages elsewhere have succeeded in establishing themselves as viable academic languages and the same can be done with South African languages, especially with technology emerging as the decisive game changer. However, it will... Read more
The two institutions launch a state-of-the-art 3D imaging facility Mintek and Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) are proud to announce their joint acquisition of a state-of-the-art 3D X-ray microscopy system. 3D X-ray imaging of advanced materials, rocks and minerals facilitates the ability to “see what’s inside”... Read more
CSET to host International Conference on Development Informatics
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa August 6, 2018
There is still little consensus among scholars on what development means, who and what needs to be developed, and for what purpose. This raises fundamental questions about the future of Development Informatics research and brings to mind Geoff Walsham’s haunting question, ‘Are we making a better world with technology?’.... Read more
Unisa new director puts students at the centre of all operations
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa August 2, 2018
Creating a friendly virtual space for master’s and doctoral students is one of the top priorities of Professor Hugo Lotriet, newly appointed director of the School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies (SIRGS) under the College of Graduate Studies (CGS). He says the fourth Industrial Revolution has dawned, bringing... Read more
UNISA science campus is ready for 2018 National Science Week (NSW) celebrations
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa July 25, 2018
The UNISA Science Campus celebrates NSW 2018 with a diverse collection of exhibits from the CAES and CSET. The exhibits (robotics, geography, engineering, astronomy, mathematics, statistics, textiles, 3D scanning. consumer sciences, materials) will be open from 10h00-15h00 daily. There are also at least four optional tours at 11h00 and... Read more
New Deputy Executive Dean of UNISA, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
AchieversArchivesUniversity of South Africa July 13, 2018
Dr Mukondeleli Katumba aims to make the curriculum of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology at Unisa more relevant while maintaining a global competitive edge. We caught up with this dynamic academic to find out a little bit more about her. Can you give us a brief background... Read more
Unisan adds ‘Science Oscar’ to his achievements in 2018
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa July 10, 2018
As Unisa celebrates its 145th anniversary, one of its foremost scientists continues to add lustre to the university’s research reputation. It’s been a golden year for Unisan Malik Maaza. Following on his African Union Kwame Nkrumah Award for Scientific Excellence in January and the announcement that he will receive... Read more
Science Campus wows government heavyweights
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa July 2, 2018
It is not often that the venue of a meeting takes centre stage. However, this was the case when the modern buildings and high-end facilities at Unisa’s Science Campus dazzled delegates attending the Human Resources Development Committee (HRDC) meeting hosted at the campus on 22 July 2018. The 20th meeting of the... Read more
Living the legacy—these Unisa CAs are tops in our books
AchieversArchivesUniversity of South Africa June 20, 2018
Part of the mission of College of Accounting Sciences (CAS) is to provide an environment where staff members and students can excel. The college is proud to announce that three of its young academic staff members have been nominated to the Top 35-under-35 South African Institute of Chartered Accountants... Read more
It’s Youth Month—time to celebrate living the legacy
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa June 19, 2018
Take five enthusiastic young Unisa engineering students, add a pinch of inspiration and a strong desire to help unemployed women generate an income—and you have a sellable product that can be made cheaply from everyday ingredients found around the home—soap! Katlego Semenya, who is doing her BTech in Engineering,... Read more
