Unisa water tests reveal startling clues about health
ResearchUniversity of South Africa March 22, 2018
Traces of heroin, cocaine, statins, fibrins, and other drugs, both medicinal and recreational, are showing up in treated wastewater in Gauteng, providing more than a few clues about the health status and lifestyles of the population. Unisa water researchers have started testing the waters at strategic points in the... Read more
Unisa’s youngest female PhD star sparkles shiningly
AchieversUniversity of South Africa March 16, 2018
From the time she started her academic journey, Dr Shandré Jansen van Rensburg wanted to complete a PhD by the age of 30. However, she exceeded her own expectations when by age 28, her doctorate was under her belt. Not only is Jansen van Rensburg a dedicated outstanding lecturer... Read more
How Africa is growing its share of global research
Must-ReadResearchUniversity of South Africa March 8, 2018
Africa’s share of the world’s published research has risen markedly since the turn of the century and South African researchers in particular have enjoyed strong growth. Even so, the entire continent’s annual contribution to global published research is about the same as the Netherlands’, and South Africa’s entire annual... Read more
From 30 January to 1 February, Unisa and Prof Hasina Ebrahim, UNESCO Co-chair in Early Childhood Education, Care, and Development, hosted the UNESCO African Collaboration Initiative. The intention of this gathering was to strengthen the understanding of networks that are significant in building capacity in Africa for early childhood... Read more
Honouring a legal giant where he began his legal studies
AchieversUniversity of South Africa March 5, 2018
“Who better to invite fresh innovative ideas from than young legal enthusiasts such as students?”—Advocate Michael Masutha The Minister of Justice and Correctional Services was delivering the keynote address at the launch of the South African Law Reform Commission Legal Essay Writing Competition at Unisa on 23 February 2018. “What better... Read more
Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa Prof Mandla Makhanya is no stranger when it comes to wearing multiple hats at any given time. He has proven that a leader can do a great deal, and do it well, now more so as he sets out to tackle his new role... Read more
Kwena is proof that Unisa develops top talent in SA
AchieversUniversity of South Africa February 19, 2018
“I had to do something about my situation even if it meant taking a career risk.” —Kwena Molokomme Unisans are often faced with the challenge of making tough career decisions and, in some instances, taking risks. One example is Kwena Molokomme, a former Unisan who resigned from a permanent position to take... Read more
CGS Summer School opens minds and explores new directions
Latest newsUniversity of South Africa January 3, 2018
“Listen, absorb, participate, contribute, go from here inspired with new ideas and a broader sense of different academic disciplines,” was the call made to master’s and doctoral students by Prof Michelle Havenga, Executive Dean of the College of Graduate Studies, during her opening address at the Fifth Interdisciplinary Postgraduate... Read more
Magic we need to change Africa is right inside us
Latest newsUniversity of South Africa December 22, 2017
A master storyteller is adamant that “the magic we need to change Africa is right inside us”. Muzi Kuzwayo, a businessman and author, narrated his fascinating life story during a public debate and come-together session at the College of Graduate Studies Fifth Interdisciplinary Summer School in November 2017. Unapologetically... Read more
Why low rate of growth could be good
Latest newsUniversity of South Africa December 18, 2017
It is dangerous to expect any economy to grow forever and South Africa’s current low rate of growth could be an opportunity—not a setback—for the country and its people. “Our model of economic growth is stupid. It markets consumption as the only way to measure growth—but it doesn’t talk... Read more
