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Unisan pens a personal and moving reflection on Luthuli's legacy
Rivonia Naidu, an emerging voice in academic writing, recently made her first contribution to scholarly work through a chapter she authored in The Faces and Phases of Inkosi Albert Luthuli. For Naidu, this project was a personal journey, filled with reflections on history, family and community solidarity. Read more
Unisan's PhD research paper lauded at international conference
Unisan Mashamaite Ramutsheli received the award for Best Emerging Scholar at the 9th International Conference on Governance and Accountability, co-hosted by the Durban University of Technology and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. Read more
Breaking barriers: An inspiring doctoral journey from adversity to achievement
Having recently graduated with a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Unisa, Dr Rikasha Shamlall exemplifies the power of perseverance and education in a world where challenges often seem insurmountable. Read more
An inspiring Unisa journey to a PhD in consumer science
Soné Corné van Zuydam's passion for food and nutrition resulted in a doctorate in Consumer Science. Read how she overcame several obstacles and embraced online learning in pursuit of her goal Read more
Unisa continues to recognise – and support – talent among staff
Among the many Unisans who have benefitted from the university's Talent Management initiative is former security officer Phathutshedzo Mashamba, whose passion for matters electrical has seen him permanently appointed as an electrician at the institution. Read more
City of Tshwane becomes a strategic partner in the Unisa Innovation Festival
The City of Tshwane has announced its strategic partnership with the University of South Africa in the 2024 Innovation Festival. This move highlights the value placed by the city in Unisa's innovation agenda. Read more
A call to conscience: Unisa lecture reflects on the church’s role in society
Speaking at the Sixth Chief Albert Luthuli Founders Lecture, Reverend Professor Allan Boesak challenged the silence and indifference of the church in the face of injustice, urging it to reclaim its prophetic voice. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub launches fashion design startup programme
The exciting Bosadi Fashion Design Business Startup Programme integrates fashion design with a business startup focus, and also offers entrepreneurship training and incubation resources to foster business growth. Read more
Renewing African higher education with accountability and vision
There is a need to align the mission of higher education in Africa with the significant changes in political economies. This was the view of Prof Tade Akin Aina when delivering the 2024 Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, co-hosted by Unisa. Read more
Unisa lecture reflects on human dignity and economic prosperity
The 12th Annual Neville Alexander Memorial Lecture was held in Cape Town recently, under the theme "The State of the Economy". This year’s lecture was delivered by Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State. Read more
