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Unisa Gauteng Region Counselling Unit wins best conceptual paper at 44th SAACDHE Conference
The Unisa Gauteng Region Counselling Unit clinched the Best Conceptual Paper award at the 44th SAACDHE Conference for their insightful research on language intersectionality in higher education and the promotion of multilingualism. Read more
New open access book unveils The Faces and Phases of Inkosi Albert Luthuli
Unisa Press has published The Faces and Phases of Inkosi Albert Luthuli, an open-access book edited by Prof Puleng Segalo and Dr Tinyiko Chauke. The book explores Luthuli's legacy and its relevance to today's social and political challenges, urging readers to reflect on ongoing injustices in South Africa. Read more
Unisa welcomes first exchange student sponsored by the European Union
Mihai Vlad, from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies in Romania, is a recipient of the Erasmus+ grant from the European Union and will spend a semester at Unisa. Read more
Bosadi Artisans: Embarking on journeys of hope and economic empowerment
Women’s empowerment is a continuous journey and one of the driving forces behind the Inhlanyelo Hub’s recently launched Bosadi Artisan Entrepreneurship Development Programme. Read more
Unisa partners with its German distance learning counterpart
Clocking yet another global milestone, the university has signed a memorandum of understanding with FernUniversität Hagen, Germany, which will create a playing field that fosters the sharing of resource management, research, and academic and programme development. Read more
Multi-country symposium focuses on redefining and reimagining futures
Hosted by Unisa, in partnership with the Namibia College of Open Distance Learning and the Botswana Open University, the 3rd ODeL Regional Model Symposium aimed to explore how technology-driven education tools can improve access and success for underserved communities. Read more
“Thanks to the Unisa student debt relief fund, I now confidently submit my CV"
Jeffrey Masina, a dedicated Unisa alumnus, achieved his marketing qualification with the help of the Unisa student debt relief fund, overcoming financial barriers that once stood in his way. Read more
Experimental farm takes Unisa’s agricultural research and training to the next level
The university’s newly acquired farm will be a research and training hub presenting students in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with access to facilities that support advanced research and entrepreneurship, and provide hands-on experience in agricultural techniques. Read more
Promoting an inclusive education at all levels
A webinar aimed at identifying gaps in policies and specific areas regarding students with disabilities was organised by Unisa’s Department of Leadership and Transformation. The department wished to review, exchange experiences and strengthen dialogue today for a more inclusive tomorrow. Read more
Cream of the crop – Unisa scientists ranked among the world's top 2%
The latest Stanford University/Elsevier ranking lists 20 Unisans among the top 2% of scientists globally for 2024. The prestigious list identifies the world's leading researchers based on factors such as citations and a broad range of research impact metrics. Read more
