College of Human Sciences
Unisa engaged scholarship project heads to parliament
The Skills Training for Translators and Editors Project led by Unisa’s Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, aims to enhance the capacity of novice and practising language practitioners alike, with the potential to also contribute to the academic project. Read more
Effectual partnership to advance public health knowledge
Unisa, in collaboration with Tshwane District Research Committee and sister universities around the Tshwane District, recently conducted research training workshops designed to equip healthcare workers in the district with extensive knowledge on public health. Read more
Unisa project envisions a humanised and student-centred approach to health interventions
The university's College of Human Sciences recently workshopped a digital healthcare project to cater to Unisa students' health through innovative and forward-thinking design. Read more
Unisan to lead SASCOC psychology working group
Dr Koketjo Tsebe, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, was recently appointed as Chairperson of the High-Performance Psychology Working Group of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. Read more
Unisa Art Gallery showcases transformative exhibition
"Place & Practice: Collective Voices from Ellis House" is a group exhibition that celebrates community-based art centre artists' socio-cultural impact and creative outputs, and depicts diverse perspectives and contemporary output methodologies. Read more
Unisan’s research set to improve accident records management through AI
Dr Vanessa Neo Mathope’s ground-breaking doctoral research focused on developing a framework for integrating artificial intelligence into records management processes to support the claims management system at the Road Accident Fund. Read more
A sense of belonging and excellence nurtured through collaboration
On a recent visit to the Department of Art and Music, Research Associate Professor Caroline van Niekerk shared knowledge from her extensive experience in academic publishing, highlighting its cyclical nature and the necessity of resilience when facing editors’ rejections. Read more
Unisan’s doctorate inspires his community
Dr Sydney Maluleke says his accomplishment of a doctorate is a win for his family, who have been very supportive all these years, and an inspiration to the community of Muyexe. Read more
From Unisa Radio to exploring Bosadi Womanism
A journey of a thousand miles began at Unisa Radio for Dr Mercy Bvuma, a lecturer in the Department of Communication Science. Her resilience and commitment to achieving her goals inspire many Unisans. Read more
Racialised global politics and Afrikaner voices
White victimisation, race-based persecution and the complex realities of Afrikaner identity in the current racialised global politics – these are some of the themes explored by Unisa Prof Hannelie Marx-Knoetze at a highly impactful dialogue, hosted by the Wits Centre for Diversity Studies and the Innovation Foundation for Democracy, themed Who Speaks for the Afrikaner?. Read more