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Remembering the academic and political legacy of the late ZK Matthews
Prof ZK Matthews left an indelible mark on the University of South Africa, both through his distinguished academic career and his influence in shaping the institution's intellectual and political character. Read more
Unisa deepens anti-corruption partnership with Special Investigating Unit
A Unisa leadership delegation, led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently joined the SIU in celebrating the graduation of 89 senior managers. The event reaffirmed the strategic partnership between the two entities, particularly through the development of a specialised Master’s Programme in Anti-Corruption by the university’s College of Accounting Sciences. Read more
Unisa hosts Mandela Day Youth Dialogue
The university's College of Law, in collaboration with the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, the South African Youth Council, Gauteng Legislature and the City of Tshwane, recently convened a solution-centred Mandela Day Youth Dialogue. Read more
Influence of the Global North on biotechnology research and innovation
A recent discussion at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Symposium centred on the influence of the Global North on biotechnology, indigenous knowledge-based innovative approaches in the development of medicine, and the role of universities in addressing the infusion of African-based medicine into the local supply chain. Read more
Unisa to host historic National Dialogue kick-off
Mindful of its vision to be the African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, Unisa will host the more than 1 500 delegates cutting across 30 sectors of society attending the 1st National Convention, marking the start of the 12-month National Dialogue. Read more
Facilitating specialist WIL opportunities for Nature Conservation students
Unisa's Nature Conservation students are getting rare, hands-on wildlife post-mortem experience in the university's Science Labs. Through creative collaboration, they are overcoming limited field opportunities to gain vital skills, which cannot be accessed through theory alone. Read more
Astro-tourism, deep space exploration and extraterrestrial life: the future of humanity
Exciting deep space exploration ventures, signs of life on other planets, the development of the Square Kilometre Array project and astro-tourism were some of the topics discussed during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Symposium. Read more
Unisa visits KwaShange Primary School in honour of Mandela Day
The university’s KwaZulu-Natal Region, in partnership with the Msunduzi Municipality, recently visited KwaShange Primary School in Pietermaritzburg to donate chairs, desks and cleaning detergents. Read more
Unisa ignites a records management revival in Zambia
A highlight at a recent professional development conference hosted by the Zambian Archives and Records Management Association was the keynote address and workshop led by Prof Mpho Ngoepe, Executive Director of Unisa Library and Information Services, and a leading voice in archival innovation. Read more
'Women should unite in their diversity to challenge gender injustice'
During a momentous Women's Month celebration through the Feroza Adam Memorial Lecture, former anti-apartheid activist, Cheryl Carolus, urged women to avail themselves to serve in leadership positions to advance the fight against gender inequality and gender injustice. Read more
