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Unisa and partners launch exciting collaboration to promote SA languages
Announced at the university's International Mother Language Day celebration, Unisa is partnering with the Puku Foundation and ILIFA in a wide-ranging initiative to promote multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education and research, in addition to preserving and elevating the status of previously marginalised languages in classrooms, higher education institutions and society at large. Read more
Unisa inclusive education scholar shares expertise in India
Prof Mary Clasquin-Johnson recently represented Unisa at a two-day International Conference on "Sustainability, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Culture; Interdisciplinary Perspectives" in Kolkata, India. The objective was to collectively map a sustainable, inclusive global society and community for all. Read more
Unisa has a bold vision for the next 150 years and beyond
Coinciding with the culmination of the institution's 150th anniversary celebrations and the momentous occasion of the 30th anniversary of our country's democracy, Unisa charted a progressive course for the year and decades ahead at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Academic Year. Read more
The sky's the limit as Unisa students gain exposure to the latest astronomy research in Japan
Distinguished Unisa scholar, Prof James Chibueze, an internationally renowned astronomy expert, recently secured funding that enabled students in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology to gain exposure to cutting-edge radioastronomy and astrophysics developments at Kagoshima University in Japan. Read more
New piano maestros emerge at the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition
The 15th Unisa International Piano Competition came to a close, witnessing raw talent blossom into refined mastery at the ZK Matthews Great Hall. Read more
Unisa's wetland rehab project nears completion
Located on the university's Graduate School of Business Leadership campus in Midrand, a degraded wetland area will soon be restored to its original state to fulfil its vital environmental function. Read more
Unisa maintains strong position in Webometrics world ranking
In its latest report, the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions in the world, Webometrics, places Unisa in the 7th position in both South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, and among the 1 000 top institutions worldwide. Read more
Unisa International Piano Competition 2024 finalists announced
Six brilliant young classical and jazz pianists have been selected as finalists for the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition, and will compete for top honours at Unisa on 2 and 3 February 2024. Read more
Unisa's Decoloniality Summer School marks a decade of transformative conversations
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Unisa Decoloniality Summer School 2024 instalment was held under the theme "Reflection, disruption and the realisation of decolonial futures". Renowned thought leaders assembled to explore the theme from various perspectives, including analysing geopolitics after the Covid-19 pandemic. The school has been crucial in fostering critical dialogues. Read more
Prestigious ranking places Unisa in the top eight in SA
Unisa continues to make major strides in academic excellence, placing eighth among the top universities in South Africa in the latest QS World University Rankings based on factors such as academic reputation and international research network (Image credit: QS World University Rankings). Read more
