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Gaining inspiration at the ultimate innovation source
Striving towards realising her vision to position Unisa as a university that is central to the development of the country, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently visited Silicon Valley in the United States of America as part of a delegation led by Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education, Science and Innovation. Read more
Unisa’s increased SDG impact confirmed by authoritative international ranking
The university has advanced to the top 600 category in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, the only global performance tables that assess universities against the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Read more
Leadership and determination characterise alumni convenor’s Unisa journey
Can-do grandma Dorah Queen Sekhosana, aka Queen, Convenor of the Unisa Pretoria Alumni Chapter and MBA candidate, shares her inspirational journey and her vision for the chapter going forward. Read more
Outstanding Unisans in the run for coveted 'Science Oscars of South Africa'
No fewer than six academics have been announced as nominees, some in multiple categories, for the prestigious 2021/2022 NSTF-South32 Awards which recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering and technology and innovation by individuals, teams and organisations in South Africa. Read more
Legendary heroine of the people celebrated by latter-day peers
Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, joined key women intellectuals as a dynamic respondent during a recent lecture celebrating the 2022 Charlotte Mannya-Maxeke Week and the many achievements of this remarkable struggle stalwart. Read more
Proudly rising from a sense of defeat
Driven and fuelled by sheer determination and a positive outlook on life, Phuti Grace Mabitsela’s recent graduation is a result of her spirit of resilience, courage and persistence to transcend the difficulties of living with paraplegia. Read more
Two Unisa creative intellectuals win coveted HSS Awards
Emerging victorious among more than 190 entries received, Unisans Natalia Molebatsi and Dr Napjadi Letsoalo walked away with top honours in their categories at the 7th Humanities and Social Sciences Awards. Read more
Never put limits on your dreams
‘I started my degree at the age of 37 and I did not allow negativity or discouragement from people to limit me in reaching my dreams,’ says recent LLB graduate, Eric Calzade Mukhari. Read more
Building successful institutions for Africa
Ushered in with a red carpet, Unisa’s VC Professor Puleng LenkaBula was welcomed with grace and honour at the Kenyan High Commissioner Catherine Muigai Mwangi’s Pretoria East residency. The VC shared with guests her riveting thoughts on the role of women in building successful institutions characterised by ecology and feminism. Read more
Unisa’s Pretoria Alumni Chapter treated to chai tea
On the morning of 19 March 2022, members of Unisa’s Pretoria Alumni Chapter gathered on the Unisa main campus for breakfast. It was their first meeting after two years of COVID-19. Read more
