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From fun walk to futuristic thinking: UNILISA Conference 2025 activates the conversation
Can information science shape the future of digital transformation? This question will take centre stage at the fourth University of South Africa Biennial International Conference on Library and Information Science in Africa, a groundbreaking event designed to explore how information science can drive innovation, collaboration and societal advancement in a fast-evolving digital world. Read more
Unisa's Research Professor shines spotlight on nuclear sociopolitical factors in South Africa
Prof Jo-Ansie Van Wyk's research work on international politics and nuclear energy has developed into the establishment of the academic field Critical Nuclear Humanities, which delves into explaining and understanding nuclear necropolitics. Read more
Hosted by Unisa, the 2025 Water Imbizo focused on solutions to SA’s dire water crisis
Featuring a keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, the event brought together academics and researchers from various organisations to discuss, among others, South Africa's alarming water levels and intergenerational water preservation. Read more
Unisa hosts Africa’s foremost astronomical gathering
With space studies as one of its catalytic niche areas, the university is proud to host the African Astronomical Society Conference and General Assembly 2025, an annual gathering that celebrates Africa’s flourishing astronomy community, and brings together scientists, students, educators and international partners. Read more
Unisan honoured with international Leadership Excellence Award
Prof Cina van Zyl from the College of Economic and Management Sciences has received the prestigious Leadership Excellence Award at the inaugural ITSA–Amity Regional Conference for Asia 2025 in recognition of her influential global leadership in tourism studies. Read more
Unisa expert examines zero-rating of essential food items
Against the background of the recent VAT increase, Unisa’s Dr Mphagahlele Ndlovu, Chair of the Department of Taxation, critically evaluates whether the zero-rating of food items genuinely delivers benefits to the end consumer in an opinion piece published on the Briefly News website. Read more
Chairperson of the Unisa Foundation Board inspires the community
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Unisa alumnus and Chairperson of the Unisa Foundation Board of Trustees, Jeff van Rooyen, CA(SA), is on a heartfelt mission to uplift the community of Eldorado Park, Johannesburg, especially its young learners through his new book, Unshackled: My Journey from the Township to the Boardroom. Read more
Dr Monhla announced as new Convocation representative to Council
At the annual general meeting of the Unisa Convocation, held on 14 and 15 March 2025, Dr Elias Monhla was elected Unisa Convocation representative to the university’s Council. Read more
The art of reinvention: How Mamoya turned her mistakes into a masterpiece
During International Women’s Month, the College of Human Sciences celebrates Mamoya Letseleha, a junior lecturer in the Department of African Languages, who, in the midst of darkness, never gave up. She is a true inspiration to young women in South Africa. Read more
Unisa linguists participate in the 2025 AFLC
Recently, the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages in the College of Human Sciences had the privilege of taking part in an online panel discussion as part of the African Languages Conference. Read more
