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Unisa to host the 6th Multilingual Spelling Bee Competition
The Multilingual Spelling Bee Competition aims to make a significant impact on language education and cultural appreciation. The competition encourages learners to embrace various languages and promotes the significance of multilingualism, contributing to a more inclusive and diverse society. Read more
The spirit of Sangweni hailed as the epitome of excellence
Delivering the keynote address at the first Prof Stan Sangweni Memorial Lecture, Unisa’s Chancellor and former President Dr Thabo Mbeki, hailed Sangweni as a priceless gem that advocated for and epitomised honesty in serving the South African people. Read more
Pursuit of self-interest versus the Pan-African agenda
"The growing trend of the pursuit of national self-interests does not underpin the tenets of Pan-Africanism," said Unisa’s Chancellor and Former President, Dr Thabo Mbeki, at the recently held TM-School’s biannual dialogue. Read more
Setting eyes on the goal against the odds
The Department of Information Science concluded Women’s Month by spotlighting two inspirational women that recently graduated at Unisa, despite their socioeconomic challenges. Read more
Pioneering open distance and e-learning
At a recent symposium themed Affirming Unisa's CODeL+ identity and research-led university, Unisa affirmed that it remains committed to offering premier open distance and e-learning education for students to transform their lives and society. Read more
CAS students take centre stage in shaping academic quality and support
The Unisa College of Accounting Sciences recently held the SEQASS workshop, which provided students the platform to influence student support and academic quality. Read more
Unisa engaged scholarship project heads to parliament
The Skills Training for Translators and Editors Project led by Unisa’s Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, aims to enhance the capacity of novice and practising language practitioners alike, with the potential to also contribute to the academic project. Read more
Unisa and ATUPA recognise researchers for ingenuity and innovation
The university, in partnership with the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa and the KwaZulu-Natal Tourism and Film Authority, recently celebrated distinguished scholars whose research and leadership have significantly impacted Africa’s knowledge and innovation arena. Read more
Recognising the unceasing resilience of women
The Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning hosted a departmental wellness day during Women's Month, aimed at recognising the resilience of women while also acknowledging their gentleness and need for love and support. Read more
Unisa and SHECASA promote institutional health and safety
Unisa, in collaboration with the Safety, Health and Environmental Campus Association of South Africa, hosted the 8th SHECASA Conference, highlighting national laws governing occupational health and safety and environmental management. Read more
