Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences to bridge theory and practice
June 09, 2026 | Category:
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Ensuring sustainable production of high-quality fresh produce
The research of Unisa's NRF Y-rated scholar and horticulturist, Dr Sabelo Shezi, seeks to develop means of harvesting fresh produce and preserving it until it reaches the consumer nationally and internationally.
April 14, 2026 | Category:
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CAES secures substantial investment from prominent research chair to advance rangeland sustainability
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences proudly congratulates Prof Tlou Julius Tjelele, a specialist in rangeland and pasture science, on the approval of the Bush Encroachment Research Chair.
April 07, 2026 | Category:
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First Black African to attain PhD in geoheritage and geotourism continues to excel at Unisa
Professional natural scientist, Dr Khodani Matshusa, has spearheaded initiatives that tackle about 6 000 abandoned mining legacies in South Africa and their environmental repercussions.
March 26, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa strengthens strategic partnerships with UNAM and SAVC
Unisa’s executive and extended management team, led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently met with delegates from the University of Namibia and the President of the South African Veterinary Council to foster growth in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
March 23, 2026 | Category:
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Unisan's research reveals the intricate interaction between soil and environment
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Veronica Ngole-Jeme's research highlights the complex relationship between soil and the movement of pollutants throughout the environment.
March 13, 2026 | Category:
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Marion Island: The Unisa connection
"Marion Island is a bellwether of climate change impacts in southern Africa," says Unisa geomorphologist Prof David Hedding, who since 2003 has been conducting research on the island located almost 2 000 kilometres south-east of Cape Town.
March 05, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa and ILRI sign landmark MoU to advance Africa's genomic leadership
The university has strengthened its continental research footprint through the signing of a memorandum of understanding with the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi, Kenya, paving the way for collaboration in livestock landscape genomics, biodiversity sequencing and bioinformatics.
January 07, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa-UK study shows promise for acid mine drainage recycling
Researchers at Unisa and in the United Kingdom have found a way to extract ferric iron from acid mine drainage and convert it into ferric chloride, a widely used water treatment chemical.
December 17, 2025 | Category:
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Reimagining African universities: Unisa at the RUFORUM Continental Summit
With strong participation from Unisa, the summit brought together leaders from universities, government and industry to reflect on the role of higher education in shaping Africa's development.