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Lady Justice Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu headlines 2024 Unisa Founders Lecture
Themed The role of women in delivering justice in Africa: Passive or active agents? Lady Justice Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu, the first woman in Ethiopian history to become the President of that country's Federal Supreme Court, highlighted the plight of African women and children at the 2024 Unisa Founders Lecture. Read more
Chronicle of a serial innovator and entrepreneur
Rapelang Rabana, the CEO and founder of Rekindle Learning, recently shared invaluable insights into the role of technology in breaking constraints at the Unisa Innovation Festival 2024. Read more
"Transformation requires intention"
Speaking at the first day of Unisa's much-anticipated Innovation Festival 2024, Dr Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, highlighted the critical role that partnerships with higher institutions and student-led initiatives could play in tackling societal issues such as unemployment and poverty. Read more
Iconic South Africans honoured by Unisa
The late Ruth First, Justice Albie Sachs and other South African greats were recently recognised at the Chancellor's Calabash awards for demonstrating exceptional courage, leadership and dedication in their fight against oppression and injustice. Read more
Unisa explores strategic education collaboration in the North West Province
The Unisa Midlands Region and the North West Education Department recently discussed strategic collaborations with the intention of joining forces to enhance learners' success through piloting innovative projects in the region. Read more
Dr Nasiphi Moya to give keynote address at Unisa Innovation Festival
The Unisa Innovation Festival, which promises to elevate societal innovation to new heights, will be graced by the presence of Dr Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, who will be speaking on "Leadership for an innovation society: a case of the City of Tshwane". Read more
A call to conscience: Unisa lecture reflects on the church’s role in society
Speaking at the Sixth Chief Albert Luthuli Founders Lecture, Reverend Professor Allan Boesak challenged the silence and indifference of the church in the face of injustice, urging it to reclaim its prophetic voice. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub launches fashion design startup programme
The exciting Bosadi Fashion Design Business Startup Programme integrates fashion design with a business startup focus, and also offers entrepreneurship training and incubation resources to foster business growth. Read more
Celebrating black theology, African heritage, and the black struggle for liberation
The College of Human Sciences recently launched its inaugural annual Abantu Dialogues Colloquium, bringing together scholars, activists, and thought leaders to explore and celebrate the legacy of black theology liberation. Read more
Unisa's 2024 graduation ceremonies end on a high note
It is with great pride that the university looks back on a bumper year that has seen 139 graduation ceremonies at which 58 091 qualifications and 13 honorary doctorates were conferred, all thanks to the unsung heroes of the Graduations Division. Read more
