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Closing ceremony reflects on 150 years of excellence and resilience
The closing ceremony of Unisa's academic year marked the celebration of 150 years of shaping futures in the service of humanity and reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures. Read more
Unisa and organised labour sign historic multi-year salary agreement
Following months of discussions, Unisa and the two recognised trade unions at the institution have signed a multi-year collective agreement in a historic move. The agreement opens the door for a more secure and fruitful future for the university and its staff, marking an important turning point in the labour relations history of the university. Read more
Unisa renews commitment to capacity building in Ethiopia
During a recent graduation ceremony at Unisa's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, the university and the Ethiopian government renewed their memorandum of agreement for an additional five years. Unisa envisions the centre to become a hub for the Eastern African region. Read more
Unisa students ignite tomorrow's solutions
Students from Unisa's colleges showcased their groundbreaking and future-driven inventions at the inaugural 12th Research and Innovation Festival, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Read more
Alumnus flies the Unisa flag high in Russia
Demonstrating his acumen in financial security, among other areas, Thokozani Prince Simelane, together with six team members and three coordinators, represented South Africa at the Third International Olympiad on Financial Security in Sochi, Russia. Read more
Remarkable African leader lauds Unisa's mission to reclaim the intellectual arena
Speaking at Unisa's 2023 Founders Lecture, Africa's first democratically elected female head of state, Her Excellency President Dr Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, commended the university for its unwavering commitment to advancing the discourse on Africa's intellectual futures. Read more
Unisan appointed Ambassador to the ACU's SDG network
Prof Goonasagree Naidoo has been appointed Ambassador to the Association of Commonwealth Universities Sustainable Development Goals Network, which will facilitate communicating Unisa's responses to and priorities regarding disaster management (including climate change), in which she has extensive knowledge and experience. Read more
Unisa honours history makers
The university recently recognised the sacrifices and leadership of its alumni and remarkable individuals who shaped the country's history in their advocacy for freedom and inclusion at the Chancellor's Calabash Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Read more
Learn, unlearn and relearn to achieve progressive innovation
With the primary objective of spearheading entrepreneurship development and incubator initiatives geared towards business enterprise development, Unisa officially launched the Inhlanyelo Hub, a progressive entrepreneur incubator initiative, on 16 November 2023. Read more
Unisa's research excellence confirmed by global ranking
The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by Subject reveals that Unisa has improved its research quality through citation impact from a previous score of 29.3 to 50.5. This is testament to the institution's increasing contribution to the sum of human knowledge to expand the boundaries of understanding, irrespective of discipline. Read more
