Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula recently met with newly appointed distinguished scholars across various colleges to discuss bolstering research, innovation and engaged scholarship in the identified ten catalytic niche areas. Read more
Prof Puleng LenkaBula, President Cyril Ramaphosa and several national leaders joined thousands of congregants who attended the annual Easter pilgrimage at St Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) in Moria, Limpopo. Read more
The partnership is aimed at solving engineering problems at the mining company and empowering its employees to access postgraduate studies, making use of the academic and technical support offered by Unisa’s Department of Mining, Minerals and Geomatics Engineering. Read more
Unveiled on 16 March, a new alumni sculpture on prominent display at Unisa’s main campus celebrates 150 years of alumni ambassadorship and showcases the institution’s legacy and global impact. Read more
On the second day of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Lekgotla, attendees delved into strategies for optimising student enrolment, streamlining support services and fostering a culture of institutional change. Read more
Leading a five-member Unisa delegation, the university’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently developed meaningful international collaborative partnerships at, among others, the GEEF 24 conference and the launch of the Yonsei University Institute of African Studies. Read more
In the run-up to the 15th Annual BRICS Summit held in South Africa last year, Unisa brought together a transdisciplinary team to deliberate on matters related to the role of external actors in the peace and security architecture and reality of Africa. Read more
James Maboa, described as a guiding light and a champion of progress, served at various positions within the Unisa Council, leaving behind an indelible legacy. His departure marks the end of an era, but his impact on the university will continue to resonate for years to come. Read more
Unisa, in collaboration with the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia, recently held a memorial service honouring Dr Hage Geingob, a pivotal figure in Namibia's fight for independence and the nation's third president, who passed away at the age of 84. Read more
Announced at the university's International Mother Language Day celebration, Unisa is partnering with the Puku Foundation and ILIFA in a wide-ranging initiative to promote multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education and research, in addition to preserving and elevating the status of previously marginalised languages in classrooms, higher education institutions and society at large. Read more