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Celebrating a power couple with a shared commitment to education and excellence
The Lumadis are a power couple in academia. Their achievements are a true testament to the power of intellectual collaboration. Their story is more than just a tale of academic success – it is a celebration of love, partnership and a shared mission to transform education. Read more
Vibrant fashion exhibition showcases talented women designers
Attended by fashion-forward enthusiasts, Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub NPC hosted a showcase of the work of the first cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Fashion Design Business Start-up Programme. On display was vibrant wear, inspired by contemporary fashion. Read more
TM-School hosts community engagement indaba on elections
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently hosted a community engagement indaba to reflect on the current South African coalition government under the theme "A critical reflection on the coalition government in South Africa, a year later." Read more
Unisa makes significant impact at ALASA 2025 Conference
The Directorate Language Services proudly represented the university at the 26th African Language Association of Southern Africa Conference, themed African Languages Beyond Expansion and Preservation in the Digital Age. Read more
Work-integrated learning practice – extending beyond traditional distance education
Unisa is enabling thousands of students to gain real-world exposure through work-integrated learning. A recent visit with Animal Health students shows how hands-on work brings theory to life. Read more
Computer scientist and ICT specialist to share 4IR insights at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
Baxolile Mabinya believes the local ICT industry needs new institutions that will push the boundaries of African innovation and value creation. He will share this and other 4IR theories at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 and 31 July 2025. Read more
Unisa champions inclusivity with landmark language policy
Launched recently, the university’s Institutional Multilingual Language Policy fully embraces all South Africa’s official languages, including sign language. This marks an important milestone that will foster inclusivity and accessibility for Unisa students, staff and key stakeholders from various linguistic backgrounds. Read more
Unisa empowers Daveyton community through recycling workshop
A hands-on recycling workshop at Unisa's Ekurhuleni Regional Service Centre in Daveyton transformed waste into opportunity, leaving the community inspired and empowered to build a greener, more sustainable future. Read more
Leading heritage and legacy specialist to address Unisa CNA Symposium
Bernedette Muthien, a heritage and legacy expert from the Western Cape Cultural Commission and Co-founder of the Association of African Women for Peace and Development, will be part of the Feminist, Womanist, Bosadi Theorisations panel discussion during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, held on 30 and 31 July 2025. Read more
Power systems fundi to share energy expertise during Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
Popi Njapha, a power systems specialist, will share her expertise on energy matters during Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, on 30 and 31 July 2025, at the university's Muckleneuk Campus. Read more
