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"Teaching is my calling" - BEd graduate
Studying her way towards a professional teaching degree and a permanent post, recent graduate Sanele Dlamini is the embodiment of the zeal and tenacity that make Unisans great. Read more
Persistence holds the key for visually impaired Dr Mlambo
Visually impaired Dr Mlambo Farisai from Zimbabwe forms the spring graduation crop of #UnisaGraduation2022 #Circleofexcellene at Unisa. Mlambo received a PhD from the College of Education through persistence and unyielding grit. She is also a lecturer at the Great Zimbabwe University (GZU). Read more
From PA to PhD
Starting her career at Unisa as a personal assistant, Dr Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise worked her way up the academic ladder by obtaining a master's degree with distinction and, recently, her doctorate. Read more
Acclaimed scholar proposes a new paradigm to enhance research practice
Prof Norma Romm, the recipient of the 2022 Unisa Research and Innovation Women in Research: Research Leadership Award, envisions the constructive impact that the proposed indigenous paradigm will have in social research. Read more
Highest Unisa accolade for high-energy, high-impact researcher
Widely viewed as one of the most influential African scientists, Prof Moeketsi Letseka was honoured with the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Research based on his remarkable output of quality research and boundless energy in the pursuit of scholarly excellence. Read more
Young graduate equipped with the skills to make a real difference
A 21-year-old teaching graduate from Ga Nkwana village is inspired to shape the paths of learners from poor backgrounds and to use the time she has now mindfully by studying beyond a bachelor’s degree. Read more
Unisa nominated in top three institutions in the Zairi International Awards
Unisa was recently nominated in the top three institutions by the Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education inaugural 2022 edition. Read more
Medal honour for outstanding Unisa researcher
The Education Association of South Africa has awarded its prestigious Research Medal to the College of Education’s Professor Elize du Plessis for her outstanding achievements in the field of educational research. Read more
Engaged scholarship project aims to shape the future of 2021 matrics
A team from the College of Education assisted learners with curriculum recovery and preparation for the 2021 NSC examinations. Read more
Lessons learnt from Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke and her teacher
At a wide-ranging discussion at Unisa, three panellists reflected on the student-teacher relationship between Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke and Dr William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, focusing on the role of education and leadership in today's pressing societal issues. Read more
