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Unisa law student takes top honours in essay competition

Lukhona Marele has been awarded first place in the Judges Matter Essay Competition, earning national recognition for exceptional legal scholarship and original research. Read more

Professional bodies rally behind Unisa's CTA students

Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences recently celebrated the brightest academic talents in the rigorous Theory of Accountancy programme. It reaffirmed Unisa's status as South Africa’s largest producer of accounting graduates. Read more

Telling the story of Unisa

Unisa’s Alumni Relations Office and the Unisa Library Archives have embarked on a collaboration to celebrate and safeguard the legacy of the university and its people. As custodians of the alumni database and archival records, the two offices are uniting to tell the story of Unisa – past, present and future. Read more

Unisa pioneers just energy transition agenda

The university’s College of Human Sciences recently hosted its inaugural Energy Indaba to discuss solutions to energy-related challenges and to promote inclusive just energy transition through collaboration. Read more

Unisa counsellors address lack of opportunities in Duncan Village

The university’s East London Counselling Office recently participated in a community outreach initiative in Duncan Village, aimed at equipping unemployed community members with job-seeking skills. Read more

Developing a global Unisa alumni family in the age of 4IR and beyond

The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted a strategy workshop that explored the vision of how the university’s alumni relations initiatives can be aligned with the Fourth Industrial Revolution and prepare for the human-centred opportunities of the Fifth Industrial Revolution. Read more

Tackling decolonisation and GBV in the African context through theology

As an ordained minister and theologian, Research Professor Elijah Baloyi is at the forefront of conducting research at Unisa that responds to societal problems that exist and are solved at grassroots level. Read more

A go-getter at heart and in spirit obtains PhD at 35

Dr Dakalo Monyai, a Unisa professional staff member with 15 years of experience in the teaching and learning environment, recently obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in Industrial Psychology and People Management at the age of thirty-five. Read more

Integrating ancient remedies in modern healing

In an inspiring inaugural lecture, the College of Human Sciences' Prof David Mphuthi shared the remarkable journey that led him to blend traditional wisdom with modern science. Read more

Meaningful student campaign invests in access to education

Justice Dabampe, Unisa's Convocation President, says that the recent fundraising gala dinner co-hosted by his office and the National Student Representative Council will further ensure Unisa's financial sustainability and student support. Read more