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• Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) initiated

• Nanjng Tech MoU with UNISA is still operational and the trip was to enhance the
collaboration since the activities had been disrupted by the covid season given that the
MoU was signed mid-2020.
• Tiangong MoU with UNISA has gone for three years with a lot achieved e.g. students
exchange, hosting on joint symposia, joint supervision of PhD students, joint applications
for research grants, joint publications, to mention a few. The renewal process of this MoU
is underway.
• The MoUs involving Shandong University of Technology and Harbin Institute of Technology have
been accepted in principle by the College of Science Engineering and Technology (CSET Exco).
They are currently being submitted through Mancom enroute to LSO.
• Nankai University and Zhejiang University of Technology have agreed to enter into an MoU with
UNISA. Both of these universities are highly ranked Universities with renowned strengths in Science
and Engineering.
• MoU between UNISA and JAR Partners.

• Unisa Science campus hosts the NOUN delegation

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On the 16 of November 2022, a delegation from the National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) visited the
Unisa Science Campus with aim to foster collaborations in the identied areas of interest. The NOUN
delegation consisted of he delegation will consist of Prof. Chiedu Felix Maana- Dean, School of Postgraduate
Studies (Leader of Delegation), Prof. Olugbenga Ojo- Director, Examinations and Assessment, Dr Henrietta
Kelle (Mrs)- Head, Department of Chemistry, Dr Senat Omuya (Mrs)- Ag. Director, Learner Support Services
and Mr Victor Ologuntoye - Course Materials Development Unit.

“If we are to call ourselves an African University shaping futures in the service of humanity, it is important that we
partner with universities in Africa, not just the ones in European countries only”, said Prof Mamba, Executive
Dean of CSET, in his welcome address. Furthermore, Prof Mamba gave an overview presentation

The meeting was attended by directors and chairs of department from both CEAS and CSET, and were
each given a chance to present research activities and teaching approaches used in O-DEL environment
within their respective spaces.

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