College of Graduate Studies
Honouring a legacy: Reclaiming demand in African development
In his keynote address at the 4th Annual Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, Prof Andrew Fischer, called on Africa to rethink redistribution – not just through taxation and spending, but by preventing the loss of value through transnational corporate control. Read more
Reflecting on the Unisa catalytic niche areas' interconnectedness
Unisa's College of Graduate Studies hosted the Virtual Catalytic Niche Area Roundtables for postgraduate students and emerging researchers, empowering them to produce groundbreaking research that can transform societies. Read more
Reassessing factors that exacerbate gender inequality
"The struggle for gender equality is far from over" - a common thread made during a panel discussion at the recent Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium that centred on the partnerships required to achieve gender equality. Read more
Unisa's eminent women academics recognised for science excellence
As a true inspiration to their younger gender peers, a number of Unisa's magnificent women were among the recipients of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's 2025 South African Women in Science Awards. Read more
Transformation must extend to women’s leadership
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, College of Graduate Studies and Albert Luthuli Research Chair recently hosted a Women’s Day seminar, themed Visionary leadership and women’s leadership – the State of the Citizen Project in South Africa. Read more
Reimagining recognition in inclusive education
The Zulu greeting Sawubona, meaning "I see you", offers a transformative theoretical framework for sexual and gender diversity in South Africa, Prof Anthony Brown, from the College of Graduate Studies, argued during his inaugural lecture on 14 August. Read more
Influence of the Global North on biotechnology research and innovation
A recent discussion at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Symposium centred on the influence of the Global North on biotechnology, indigenous knowledge-based innovative approaches in the development of medicine, and the role of universities in addressing the infusion of African-based medicine into the local supply chain. Read more
Astro-tourism, deep space exploration and extraterrestrial life: the future of humanity
Exciting deep space exploration ventures, signs of life on other planets, the development of the Square Kilometre Array project and astro-tourism were some of the topics discussed during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Symposium. Read more
Aviation law expert calls for independent entity for transport accident investigations in South Africa
Focusing on Catalytic Niche Area 2: Aviation and Aeronautical Studies at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, Unisa graduate and retired pilot, Dr Brian Suckling, provided valuable insights on how to improve the African aviation safety. Read more
Stormy weather: The automotive industry in flux
At the recent Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, specialists from the university and automotive industry met to discuss the university’s Automotive Studies niche. Key topics included tariffs, global shifts and geopolitical factors affecting the industry. Read more