Unisa College of Science, Engineering and Technology

02/06/2026

[CSET INTERNATIONALISATION EFFORTS] Today Institute for Catalysis & Energy Solutions (ICES) hosted a seminar titled “Engineering Metal Interfaces for Sustainable Energy and Electronics - From Aqueous Zinc Batteries to Copper Bonding”. This seminar was presented by Prof Tetsu Yonezawa, a Professor in the Division of Materials Science and Engineering at Hokkaido University, Japan. His research focuses on advanced nanomaterials, nanoparticle synthesis, catalysis-related materials, hybrid functional materials, and low-temperature materials processing for energy and electronic applications. His visit to our Science Campus forms part of Unisa - The University of South Africa internationalisation efforts to expand global engagement and collaboration.

01/06/2026

[CSET NEWS] Help us congratulate the following academics who have been announced as finalists for the prestigious 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. Prof Phumlani Fortune Msomi was announced as a finalist for the TW Kambule-NSTF Award: Emerging Researcher, and Prof Lukas Willem Snyman for the Innovation Award: Corporate Organization. They will be representing Unisa - The University of South Africa CSET at South Africa's most sought-after national awards for science, engineering, technology, and innovation, widely known as the “Science Oscars of South Africa.”
Congratulations colleagues and we wish you the best of luck for the award ceremony.

01/06/2026

30/05/2026

[UNISA OPEN DAY] As we conclude the Unisa Open Day in Vryheid, KwaZulu-Natal, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all prospective students who engaged with us about the qualification opportunities available at . Our next stop is Qonce in King William’s Town, Eastern Cape, from 5–6 June. If you are in and around the area, do visit us. We can’t wait to meet and engage with you!

29/05/2026

Unisa's College of Science, Engineering and Technology successfully hosted the Famelab regional heat competition for 2026 as part of the activities. The event featured emerging researchers from college who presented their scientific findings in a clear and captivating way to a broad audience. Congratulations are in order for the winners: Londeka Dube, who achieved first place, Keno Mosoane, who secured second place, and Tabitha Alango, who took third place. Special thanks to the judges, Prof James Chibueze, Fumani Jwara, and Prof Patience Mthunzi-Kufa, for offering valuable feedback and contributing to the development of the participants' science communication skills. Until the next one 🫡

29/05/2026

[UNISA OPEN DAY] This weekend we are at Princess Mkabayi Mall, Vryheid in KwaZulu-Natal for the Unisa Open Day. To all prospective and current students, thank you for showing interest in our college and for visiting our stall.
We will still be available tomorrow from 09h00 to 15h00, so do come through and visit us.

29/05/2026

“Clear water does not always mean Safe water”- Londeka Dube Famelab talk at today’s Famelab 2026 regional heat competition.

26/05/2026

As we close off Day 1 of , the leg, we shine a spotlight on our postgraduate students and Postdoc fellows who presented their research projects through poster presentations. Thank you to everyone who attended the session and engaged with our students on the work they are currently undertaking.

26/05/2026

“In principle, for development to be truly complete, the perspectives of every group must be taken into consideration. The way we approach science as Africans, while also factoring in cultural perspectives, brings unique insights and value that other continents may not have.”- Prof James Chibueze, our last plenary speaker for the day.

26/05/2026

Currently happening, our Postdoc fellows, Dr McArthur Fundira, Dr Rapelang Motsoeneng, Dr Ismaila T. Bello and Dr Christelle Sekadjie, are presenting their research and innovation work through insightful oral presentations. Their contributions have been highly informative, thought-provoking, and a true reflection of the impactful research taking place within our college.