College of Education
Enhancing the success of SA's future teachers
Academics from the College of Education recently presented a dynamic face-to-face student support programme in two provinces to equip students with essential resources and tools to navigate their academic journey effectively. Read more
Technology boost for learners thanks to Unisa donation
The university's Women in Research community project recently donated 80 laptops to the Willowridge High School as part of its commitment to enhancing educational resources and opportunities for learners. Read more
From trials to triumph: The inspiring odyssey of Unisa’s cum laude twins
Cape Town twins, Tamsin and Tarynne van Oordt, recently graduated with honours, proudly walking the stage to receive their Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) degrees at the end of an arduous journey with numerous setbacks. Read more
Erratum: Tateni
Please read this clarification regarding the use of the name 'Tateni' in a number of articles published by Unisa. Read more
"I owe everything to Unisa and my late supervisor's priceless mentoring"
These are the words of Dr Stefani Chabwera, as he paid tribute to his late doctoral supervisor, Dr Truelove Mkhwanazi from the College of Education, who passed away before he graduated. Read more
Meet the youngest NRF Y2-rated Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in South Africa
A trailblazer at 31, the College of Education's Prof Hlamulo Mbhiza holds a number of firsts and was also recipient of the 2023 Principal’s Award for Research Excellence. Read more
Determination, dedication and development: the three Ds that brought academic success
Take the income from a small business, add NSFAS support, and mix with laser-like focus on objectives. The result, in the case of new graduate Justice Maluleka, is a passport to a promising future in the form of a BA in Education from Unisa. Read more
"My journey as a 28-year-old PhD student and educator"
Speaking on Future Club Radio during Youth Month, Carlo Daniels, a dedicated lecturer and academic at Unisa, shared his unique journey and passion for promoting education as a tool for personal growth and societal change. Read more
A response to the reading crisis: Enhancing language teaching by integrating technology
The most recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study revealed that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa could not read for meaning in any language. Because of this, the EFAL engaged scholarship team from the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies in CEDU recently offered in-service training over three days for intermediate and senior phase teachers. Read more
Unisa strengthens partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning
In his meeting with the university's executive management team, Prof Peter Scott, President of the Commonwealth of Learning, emphasised the importance of deepening and strengthening collaborative bonds with open and distance eLearning institutions such as Unisa. Read more