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Unisa @ 150: Exciting festival to embrace 4IR in CODeL

Unisa's College of Human Sciences will be hosting its highly anticipated Teaching and Learning Festival on 12 July, coinciding with the institution's 150th anniversary. The festival will explore the journey of inclusive 4IR in comprehensive open, distance and e-Learning, while celebrating teaching excellence and honouring this significant milestone. Read more

Exemplary student leader wins estimable writing competition

Enthusiasm to learn more about diplomacy gave Thabiso Mthembu, a Unisa student, the competitive urge to bring his A-game into the DIRCO Essay Writing Contest and, ultimately, come out victorious. Read more

Empowering the church to spread the gospel effectively in the digital era

The Unisa School of Humanities, in collaboration with the Fohloza Foundation, held a Church and Media Seminar, which aimed to emphasise the crucial role of the media in facilitating the spread of the gospel. Read more

Unisa Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating the university's rich heritage

The Unisa Art Gallery will host an exhibition from 10 June to 7 July 2023, titled "Reimagining the archives and artistic reflection, recording and appraising Unisa's existence". The exhibition will offer visitors an opportunity to delve into Unisa's history through the art lens. Read more

Collaborative efforts to address injury mortality in South Africa

The Unisa Institute for Social and Health Studies, the South African Medical Research Council and the Mpumalanga Province's Department of Health, held a colloquium on Injury Mortality Surveillance: 2019-2022. The colloquium identified road traffic crashes and interpersonal violent incidents as priority causes. Read more

Enthusiastic Unisa academic races for indigenous languages

Promoting African languages, Unisa’s School of Arts Director, Prof Mpho Ngoepe, dedicates his 2023 Comrades Marathon to bridging the gap in children’s literature and literacy. By supporting this initiative, you can help empower future generations to embrace their cultural heritage and contribute to a more linguistically diverse and inclusive society. Read more

Investing in indigenous knowledge for Africa's betterment

Marking the 60th Africa Day anniversary, the Unisa Women’s Forum hosted the Africa Day Lecture reflecting on, among others, indigenous knowledge and sustainability endeavours to better Africa. Read more

Royal academic continues to make a mark in higher education

The AmaRharhabe Kingdom Royal Prince and Professor, Siyasanga Tyali, from the Department of Communication Science, delivered his virtual inaugural lecture titled “Re-imagining the ordinary: On perception, power, and the media”, which delved into the thematic areas relevant to his work. Read more

Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair hosts Oprah Winfrey Morehouse College fellows on robust dialogue

Attended by South African students and emerging scholars from Unisa, the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair recently hosted the Oprah Winfrey Morehouse fellows from the United States of America, marking the first of such student-focused education and cultural exchange event hosted by the Research Chair since its inception in 2021. Read more

Dedicated Unisa PhD student receives prestigious scholarship

A dedicated Information Science PhD student, Thulisile Lemekoane, is grateful to receive the prestigious 2023 ARMA International Educational Foundation Scholarship as she embarks on her exciting academic journey. Read more