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Advocating for meaningful liberation that must manifest in democracy
In partnership with the Human Resources Development Institute, Unisa launched the Inaugural Seminar on State Capture to provide greater understanding of the concept and its ramifications, and identify measures to curb and prevent its possible reoccurrence in the future. Read more
Unisa continues its march up the rankings ladder
As a mega-university that invented open distance learning, Unisa continues to prove its exceptional academic stature globally. Authoritative publication US News & World Report has ranked it among the top 10 higher education institutions in South Africa, and the top 900 globally. Read more
Unisa's engineering disciplines best in SA: Times Higher Education global ranking
The globally respected and widely referenced Times Higher Education World University Rankings, which rates over 1 700 universities across 104 countries and regions, has placed Unisa's engineering disciplines across the board in joint first place in South Africa. Read more
Unisa donation will improve science education at Lebogang Secondary School
As part of its engaged scholarship initiatives, Unisa's Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability recently donated a human skeleton and 10 multi-meter devices for monitoring water quality to Lebogang Secondary School, thus contributing towards improving the quality of science education in the school. Read more
Sustainable partnerships that contribute to societal transformation
Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, hosted an engagement dinner with captains of the mining and energy sectors on 20 October 2022, to explore mutually beneficial partnerships aimed at fostering solutions for economic growth and prosperity. Read more
Media freedom under renewed threat
Increased vigilance is required to counter the efforts of politicians with an appetite to suppress freedom of speech. This was the central message at the 12th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture, hosted by the National Press Club, in partnership with Unisa and the Qoboza family. Read more
"Study further, upskill and reskill"
Speaking at the 2022 Unisa spring graduations, former President of South Africa and Unisa’s Chancellor, Dr Thabo Mbeki, encouraged graduates to upskill and reskill to improve their employability chances. Read more
Palpable excitement as Unisa's spring graduations commence
With two former South African Presidents in attendance, Unisa's spring graduation evening ceremony on 4 October was the scene of much joy, celebration and gratitude as graduates from all walks of life crossed the stage towards greatness in the ZK Matthews Great Hall. Read more
Spring is in the air, and so are graduations at Unisa!
Kicking off on 4 October 2022, Unisa's spring graduations across the country will embrace a new crop of outstanding graduates on what will undoubtedly be one of the most memorable days in their lives. Read more
Unisa cares for the elderly
The CA600 team from the Department of Health Studies in the College of Human Sciences recently visited the Centurion Care for the Aged in Olievenhoutbosch as part of their engaged scholarship key performance area mandate. Read more
