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Message from the Principal and VC, Professor P LenkaBula as Unisa celebrates 150 years of shaping futures
Today marks the sesquicentenary (150 years) of the University of South Africa (Unisa). This is an exceedingly remarkable achievement by the first distance learning university in the history/herstory of humankind. Read more
Unisa Art Gallery presents exhibition celebrating the university's rich heritage
The Unisa Art Gallery will host an exhibition from 10 June to 7 July 2023, titled "Reimagining the archives and artistic reflection, recording and appraising Unisa's existence". The exhibition will offer visitors an opportunity to delve into Unisa's history through the art lens. Read more
Unisa and SAMLFA collaboration capacitates football players
A partnership inspired by the university’s vision, Unisa and the South African Masters and Legend Football Association extended their memorandum of agreement, which seeks to capacitate former men and women football players with requisite skills to help them sustain themselves and achieve a well-lived life after football. Read more
Collaborative efforts to address injury mortality in South Africa
The Unisa Institute for Social and Health Studies, the South African Medical Research Council and the Mpumalanga Province's Department of Health, held a colloquium on Injury Mortality Surveillance: 2019-2022. The colloquium identified road traffic crashes and interpersonal violent incidents as priority causes. Read more
Enthusiastic Unisa academic races for indigenous languages
Promoting African languages, Unisa’s School of Arts Director, Prof Mpho Ngoepe, dedicates his 2023 Comrades Marathon to bridging the gap in children’s literature and literacy. By supporting this initiative, you can help empower future generations to embrace their cultural heritage and contribute to a more linguistically diverse and inclusive society. Read more
Royal academic continues to make a mark in higher education
The AmaRharhabe Kingdom Royal Prince and Professor, Siyasanga Tyali, from the Department of Communication Science, delivered his virtual inaugural lecture titled “Re-imagining the ordinary: On perception, power, and the media”, which delved into the thematic areas relevant to his work. Read more
Republic of Guinea hosts 13th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture
The Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture is a significant event that showcases the Thabo Mbeki Foundation and Unisa’s commitment to the African continent. Since its establishment, the TMF and Unisa have honoured the call made by African political leaders in 1963 to use 25 May to advance the continent’s goals. Read more
Dedicated Unisa PhD student receives prestigious scholarship
A dedicated Information Science PhD student, Thulisile Lemekoane, is grateful to receive the prestigious 2023 ARMA International Educational Foundation Scholarship as she embarks on her exciting academic journey. Read more
Postgraduate student capacity-building interventions
The College of Graduate Studies recently held the third master’s and doctoral regional roadshows to address capacity development interventions tailored to the needs of postgraduate students. Three more roadshows are coming up to a region near you. Read more
Unisa boosts PhD acquisition in the TVET sector
Yet again giving effect to its 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, Unisa recently partnered with SAPCO to extend advanced higher education support to all the country’s technical, vocational education and training colleges. Read more
