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Unisa Engineering programmes recommended for ECSA accreditation
In the recent ECSA accreditation visit to the Unisa Science campus, seven Advanced Diplomas in Engineering programmes offered in CSET’s School of Engineering were recommended for ECSA accreditation for the next five years. Read more
Curtain ready to rise on 2022 Virtual ODeL Conference
Clear your desks, close the door on unnecessary distractions and prepare to give your undivided attention to the single most important event taking place at Unisa in the first week of August - the 2022 Unisa Virtual ODeL Conference. Read more
And the Science Oscar goes to…
Unisa's Prof Wellington Thwala has received the coveted NSTF-South32 Engineering Research Capacity Development Award for his impressive work in the area of sustainable construction management, digitalisation, design error containment and leadership within the built environment. Read more
Empowerment as a tool to fight gender-based violence
Join the 16th conference and annual general meeting of SAC-IAW, in partnership with Unisa and the DWYP from 5 to 7 August 2022 at the Unisa Muckleneuk Campus. Chief Justice Raymond Zondo and Deputy Chief Justice and SA's first female Jurist who has served as President of the Supreme Court of Appeal of South Africa and the first female Chancellor of the University of Mpumalanga, Mandisa Muriel Maya, among many other high-profile speakers, will be part of the programme. Read more
SAICA states unambiguously that Unisa’s accounting programmes remain accredited
Following recent misleading reports in the media on the status of Unisa’s programmes accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the institute has in a press release reiterated its previously communicated stance that Unisa retains its SAICA accreditation. Read more
Sky’s the limit as Unisa’s graduation season continues
Hundreds of newly minted Unisa graduates and their loved ones celebrated the successful culmination of an often challenging – but ultimately rewarding – academic journey at the institution’s Muckleneuk Campus on 8 July. Read more
Productive and high-paced engagements by Unisans during Research Week in France
A select team of senior Unisa academics and executives recently participated in a series of diverse engagements, meetings, workshops and visits in France as they joined representatives from 23 South African universities in pursuit of building stronger partnerships with French higher education institutions. Read more
Scholars get recognised for promoting multilingualism
Unisa scholars walked away victorious at the 2021-2022 PanSALB Multilingualism Awards for their excellence in promoting and preserving South African official languages. Read more
Prepare for a deep dive into the intriguing world of ODeL research
Whether you are an established ODeL researcher or a newcomer to the field, Unisa’s 2022 ODeL Virtual Conference, a platform for some of the ground-breaking research being conducted by leading ODeL researchers in South Africa, other African countries and beyond, has something for you. Read more
Honouring knowledge excellence
Speaking at a dinner celebrating Unisa’s NRF-rated researchers, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, the institution’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said that the university is a global player in knowledge formation, research and innovation. Read more
