2026-07-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Learn how astronomy and space science are strengthening SA's research and innovation landscape
Join Takalani Nemaungani, Chief Director: Astronomy at the DSTI, at the Unisa CNA Research Symposium as he examines the strategic role of astronomy in advancing STEM education for sustainable development, fostering scientific excellence and building the research capacity needed to address Africa's future challenges through national and international collaboration.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Prof Mookgo Kgatle awarded prestigious SARChI Chair for research that aims to change lives
Prof Mookgo Kgatle’s appointment as an NRF SARChI Tier 1 Chair will support a 15-year research programme aimed at improving the lives of people living in informal settlements through research that informs policy, strengthens communities and develops future scholars.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Meet the Unisa professor transforming mathematics education
From walking nearly 15 kilometres to school barefoot in rural Limpopo to being appointed the NRF SARChI Chair in Big Data and Mathematics Education in Unisa's College of Education, Prof Masilo France Machaba's journey is a powerful reminder of what education can achieve.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Global pioneer in medical device innovation to share his insights at Unisa
Prof Sudesh Sivarasu, internationally recognised medical device innovator and Director of the UCT MedTech Laboratory, will discuss how research and innovation are redefining the future of healthcare at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium taking place from 29 to 30 July 2026.
2026-07-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Discover how biotechnology is driving a healthier, sustainable future
Healthcare specialist Dr Mzulungile Nodikida, CEO of the South African Medical Association, will discuss how biotechnological innovation is transforming healthcare, strengthening food safety and creating sustainable solutions for Africa's future at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium from 29 to 30 July 2026.
2026-07-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Advancing gender justice through research that transforms society
Join Ambassador Ruby Marks, Co-Lead of the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Working Group of the Beijing+30 African Women's Movement, at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium as she explores how Africa-centred feminist, womanist and Bosadi scholarship is informing policy, advancing institutional transformation and contributing to societal impact beyond academia.
2026-07-17 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa shines as four academics reach the finals of South Africa's prestigious 'Science Oscars'
Four Unisa researchers have been recognised among South Africa's leading scientists, earning finalist spots in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards for groundbreaking work in healthcare, clean energy, nanotechnology and innovation.
2026-07-15 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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NRF Chief Strategist to deliver keynote on the future of research at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
The National Research Foundation's Chief Strategist, Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli, will share her views on shaping the future of South African research at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium, taking place from 29 to 30 July 2026.
2026-07-14 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon to speak at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
Bold Ideas. Transformative Impact. Listen to one of South Africa's leading open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeons, Dr Zaheer Moolla, alongside top researchers, industry leaders and policymakers, at the 2026 Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium – where innovation shapes Africa's future.