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August 26, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa takes isiZulu to Russia as language programme gains ground at RUDN University
From the classrooms of South Africa to Moscow, Unisa is taking isiZulu beyond the continent's borders, allowing Russian students to learn one of South Africa's most widely spoken languages while strengthening academic ties between the two countries.
August 07, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Alumni, Corporate
From Unisa to Hungary: How Sizakele Nkosi turned determination into a global opportunity
After overcoming years of financial obstacles and returning to university at the age of 30, Unisa graduate Sizakele Precious Nkosi is now pursuing a master's degree in Hungary, proving that determination and a Unisa qualification can open doors to the world.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Dept African languages, Corporate
Unisa academic on a quest to advance African languages
The College of Human Sciences' Dr Otshepeng Moletsane is aspiring to become a leading scholar in Setswana linguistics and to contribute to the broader advancement of African language scholarship, both nationally and internationally.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Literary scholar earns an NRF Y2 rating
Prof Reinhardt Fourie, Associate Professor in Unisa's Department of Afrikaans and Theory of Literature, is making great strides in comparative literature.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
How prominent researcher is changing lives and raising Unisa's global profile
Receiving an upgraded National Research Foundation B3 rating is a significant milestone in any academic career. For Unisa's Prof Juan Nel, however, the recognition is about far more than personal achievement.
July 27, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
A milestone for student wellbeing
In commemoration of Youth Day, Unisa's Department of Psychology, in the College of Human Sciences, recently marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of the Mental Health and Wellbeing: Managing the Self MOOC.
July 24, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Featured, Corporate
Unisa brings world's leading mission scholars together to tackle global challenges
The university recently welcomed leading mission scholars, theologians and church leaders from around the world for the 16th International Association for Mission Studies General Assembly.
July 22, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
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.
July 20, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
African Languages lecturer reaches for the stars
Thembinkosi Ngomane says completing a master's degree on the gender nuances in Siswati folktales has fuelled him with motivation to aim higher and serves as a reminder that nothing is impossible.