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Erasmus+ initiative paves way for Dr Letsoalo’s visit to the University of Aveiro
As part of the Erasmus+ ICM initiative, Dr Napjadi Letsoalo recently visited the University of Aveiro, in Portugal, to deliver guest lectures across three levels of linguistic study, engaging students and faculty in critical discourses that reflect Unisa’s global footprint in language and cultural studies. Read more
Enhancing graduate employability and industry readiness
Unisa's College of Science, Engineering and Technology's School of Engineering and Built Environment recently held its Work-Integrated Learning Indaba. This event connected students with industry experts to provide valuable insights on today’s competencies in the workforce. Read more
Unisa and DHET collaborate to raise multilingualism awareness
Unisa and the Department of Higher Education jointly kickstarted the Language Development Plan Roadshow to raise awareness on multilingualism in Mbombela and Cape Town Regional Centres. Read more
Partnering to leverage work-integrated learning as a gateway to the world of work
Continuing its benchmarking visit to Makerere University, the largest higher education institution in Uganda, a Unisa delegation further explored potential collaborations that will be impactful in areas such as innovation, job readiness programmes, joint research projects, staff engagement and expanded WIL opportunities. Read more
Transforming scientific research into viable market solutions
Inhlanyelo Hub and Unisa are poised to unlock the next wave of deep-tech innovation - African-led, globally connected and rooted in real-world solutions - through a Fulbright Specialist Project. Read more
Motsepe Foundation extends a helping hand
A donation from the Motsepe Foundation helped passionate Industrial and Organisational Psychology student, Phumudzo Musitha, to continue pursuing her studies at Unisa Read more
Study finds black men underrepresented in public healthcare facilities
A recent study by Mampete Mookeng found that despite the availability of free public primary health care services in townships, Black men seldom utilise them. Read more
World's foremost thought leaders converge on Unisa
The university, in collaboration with the Institute for Global Dialogue, the South African Institute of International Affairs, and the Institute for Pan-African Thought and Conversation, is currently hosting the two-day Midterm Conference of the Think 20 (T20), a dynamic network of research institutes and experts from across the world who provide vital input into G20 processes Read more
BMR and Unisa announce Economist of the Year 2024 winners
Dr Johannes Jordaan and Ulrich Joubert jointly took top honours in the Bureau of Market Research and Unisa’s prestigious macroeconomic forecasting competition. Read more
Unisa improves its position in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings
The 2025 results released this week show that the university’s performance regarding the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals rose to 66,3, compared to 65,3 achieved in 2024. Three of the SDGs on which it provided evidence (8 – Decent work and economic growth, 4 – Quality education, and 5 – Gender equality) scored in the top quartile worldwide, while a further four scored in the top half. Read more
