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"Unisa is a university of choice because of its international recognition and flexibility"
Choosing the right university for a doctorate is a monumental decision. For Dr Bisini Naidoo, Unisa stood out owing to its internationally recognised degrees and its flexible distance learning model, allowing her to study from anywhere. This convenience was essential as it enabled her to pursue her academic goals without uprooting her life. Read more
The democratisation of accounting education: Challenges and opportunities 30 years post-apartheid
The Unisa College of Accounting Sciences hosted a public lecture to examine the progress made in the accounting discipline 30 years into democracy, themed "Reflecting on the democratisation of accounting in higher education". This lecture, presented by accounting giant Dr Sizwe Nxasana, highlighted the challenges black students face and barriers to learning brought by the non-use of mother-tongue-based curriculum as an instruction language of teaching and learning in classrooms. Read more
PVC Lekgotla charts a path forward for Unisa's future
The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, and the university's senior management recently concluded a strategic Lekgotla to reflect on the institution's implementation of its strategy and pave the way forward for the current academic year and beyond. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub and Oakfields College forge pathways for young fashion entrepreneurs
In a groundbreaking initiative to foster entrepreneurial spirit among budding fashion designers, Oakfields College and Inhlanyelo Hub recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). This collaboration aims to pave the way for fashion students to transform their creative skills into thriving businesses. Read more
Young, successful and heading towards greatness
Augmented reality (AR) is an emerging cutting-edge technology in marketing. Dr Kate Mmalebuso Ngobeni, the youngest Unisa female staff member to attain a doctoral degree at the age of 28 in 2023, addressed the underexplored realm of AR in marketing research, with a particular focus on its application in online shopping for high-involvement products in her PhD thesis Read more
Unisa student leader joins global summit on sustainable leadership
The National Student Representative Council's Treasurer General, Nokuthula Mathonsi, attended the 2024 Student Leader Global Summit at the University of Pretoria. The event brought together student leaders from across the globe to explore strategies for addressing global challenges, and to develop skills and knowledge to create a sustainable future. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub hosts the Unisa Eastern Cape Alumni Chapter
Inhlanyelo Hub hosted members of the Unisa Eastern Cape Alumni Chapter, sharing information on its activities and how alumni can participate in Inhlanyelo Hub initiatives. The engagement aimed to drive innovation, ignite sustainable entrepreneurship and foster the growth of sustainable businesses. Read more
NSRC appeals to Unisa community to support students in need
Student debt is increasing rapidly, leaving many students unable to pay their tuition fees. As a result, they are stuck in the student system for longer periods, unable to graduate and enter the workforce. The Unisa National Student Representative Council (NSRC) is urging the Unisa community to support their campaign to raise funds to address the growing student debt at the university. Read more
Unisan honoured for exceptional contribution to African languages
Prof Daniel Matjila of the university's Department of African Languages recently received a prestigious award at the 25th International Conference of the African Language Association of Southern Africa for his groundbreaking article entitled "Water as a Metaphorical Marker in Setswana and Afrikaans Poetry". Read more
Unisa attains second position among SA universities for research excellence
Renowned for its commitment to accessible and quality education, Unisa is gaining international recognition for its impactful research. Emerald Publishing, under the SANLIC consortium, recently announced top South African institutions with outstanding research contributions, placing Unisa in position two. Read more
