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College of Human Sciences

The African college of excellence in the social and human sciences

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2025-10-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa hosts symposium to champion Black African women's role in liberation and scholarship

The university's College of Human Sciences has marked a historic milestone in its transformation journey with the successful hosting of the inaugural WOMANDLA Symposium, themed "Black African Women's Contributions in the Struggle for Justice and Liberation in Africa".

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2025-10-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa first-year students shine at inaugural debate session

The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Department of English Studies, recently hosted an engaging debate session for Unisa first-year students to showcase their academic engagement, critical thinking and communication skills.

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2025-10-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Why South Africans need safer energy alternatives

The Unisa Institute for Social and Health Sciences recently hosted a No Paraffin! Campaign seminar to raise awareness about the dangers of using paraffin in South African households.

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2025-10-16 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Interrogating the boundaries of knowledge through art

A bold multidisciplinary showcase at the Unisa Art Gallery, titled "Thresholds of Knowledge", is curated by renowned academic and artist Prof Nombe Mpako, and challenges artists, students and the public to interrogate the boundaries of knowledge, both personal and collective, through immersive visual storytelling.

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2025-10-15 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa strengthens cultural ties with the Russian Federation

A College of Human Sciences delegation recently participated in the Russian Language and Culture Programme, hosted by the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology and its regional partners.

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2025-10-07 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa pioneers just energy transition agenda

The university’s College of Human Sciences recently hosted its inaugural Energy Indaba to discuss solutions to energy-related challenges and to promote inclusive just energy transition through collaboration.

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2025-10-03 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Integrating ancient remedies in modern healing

In an inspiring inaugural lecture, the College of Human Sciences' Prof David Mphuthi shared the remarkable journey that led him to blend traditional wisdom with modern science.

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2025-09-19 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa scholar bags an extraordinary NRF rating

A first for Unisa, Dr Gwenneth Miller received a C2 NRF rating through the creative output route – a pathway made possible when the Department of Higher Education and Training began awarding accredited, subsidy-bearing units to universities for their creative outputs.

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2025-09-18 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa to host the 6th Multilingual Spelling Bee Competition

The Multilingual Spelling Bee Competition aims to make a significant impact on language education and cultural appreciation. The competition encourages learners to embrace various languages and promotes the significance of multilingualism, contributing to a more inclusive and diverse society.

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