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Evaluating support framework for students with hearing disability
Sign Language was recently recognised as the 12th official language in South Africa and endorsed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 July 2023. Dr Tonny Nelson Matjila shares his academic journey in evaluating the existing student support framework in higher education regarding students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Read more
Refining quality assurance systems in the higher education sector
In partnership with Times Higher Education, Unisa held the University Impact Forum to explore ways to enhance quality education in Africa. Read more
CEDU, EC Region give back in Mthatha
From 16 to18 August 2023, the College of Education, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Region, hosted a celebration of Unisa's 150-year anniversary which saw Unisans giving back to schools in Mthatha. Read more
CHS professor receives prestigious international recognition for outstanding reviewer role
In a remarkable achievement for South African academia, Prof Shadrack Katuu, a distinguished researcher from the College of Human Sciences, has been awarded the Outstanding Reviewer accolade at the 2023 Emerald Literati Awards. Read more
Unisa hosts THE to a network session: A showcase of world-class partnership
Unisa hosted the Times Higher Education University Impact Forum to a Quality Education pre-forum networking dinner session, with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 4 in the spotlight. Read more
Unisa Eastern Cape celebrates historic 150th milestone in style
Local was indeed lekker as stakeholders were treated to a fan park experience, with a jazz band welcoming everyone on their arrival. Read more
Unisa's core function remains intact
Professor Puleng LenkaBula and the Executive Management of Unisa held a media briefing to share an update on the general state of the university and assure stakeholders and the public that Unisa remains on course towards fulfilling its missional mandate of becoming a comprehensive, open distance and eLearning institution that produces excellent scholarship and research while providing quality tuition and fostering active community engagement. Read more
A dynamic approach towards present and future challenges in higher education
Themed Universal Challenges and Dynamism Affecting Higher Education, the first day of Unisa's annual International Festival saw students and staff gathering to discuss challenges and opportunities presented on higher education, artificial intelligence and the BRICS Summit outcomes. Read more
Celebrating women in aviation through Inhlanyelo Hub's Drone Divas
Unisa's Inhlanyelo Hub recently celebrated a momentous occasion with the launch of the #DroneDivas programme. The primary objective of the programme is to empower women in aviation. Read more
Unisa's Wellness Day takes holistic approach to wellbeing
Excited Unisans gathered at the E-garden on the Muckleneuk Campus for exercise and fun in celebration of wellness and wellbeing on the institution's annual Wellness Day. Read more
