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Brave Unisans to take on the 2024 Comrades Marathon
Members of the Unisa Athletics Club will be joining thousands of athletes in competing in one of the world's most gruelling and daring ultra-marathons. The 22 Unisans left this morning accompanied by supporting messages from the university's management, and have promised to hoist the university's flag high. Read more
Unisa sets sights on new educational hub for uMkhanyakude District
In a groundbreaking move set to revolutionise education in rural KwaZulu-Natal, Unisa is making strides in establishing a new service centre in Manguzi. The establishment of the centre is poised to enhance the educational landscape significantly, providing vital support and opportunities to students within the uMkhanyakude District and beyond. Read more
Thousands of newly minted graduates walk the stage in East London
At Unisa Eastern Cape's recent graduation ceremony, the achievements of more than 2 700 graduates across the age spectrum and from all walks of life were celebrated. Read more
From domestic worker to director and founder of a private clinic
From handling the challenges of being part of a polygamous family structure to shouldering the responsibilities of a frontline worker during a pandemic, Ntombeziningi Pretty Khanyile's story is not just about earning a degree - it is a testament to the indomitable spirit of a woman who dared to dream, persist and, ultimately, thrive. Read more
The QS World University Rankings 2025 lists Unisa as one of the top 7 universities in SA
Attesting Unisa’s stature as a globally sustainable and competitive university, the 2025 edition of the QS World University Rankings has listed Unisa as one of the top seven universities in South Africa. The ranking is widely regarded as one of the world's most prominent university rankings evaluating institutions based on factors such as academic reputation and employability, among other ranking criteria. Read more
Cultivating well-being: Unisa's Professional Research Group showcases innovative research
Unisa's Research and Innovation Week took a significant leap forward as the Professional Research Group from the Directorate of Research Support showcased the exceptional work of three of its distinguished researchers. Read more
Unisa Midlands Region focuses on students living with disabilities
A workshop hosted by the region in partnership with the Advocacy Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities set out to improve advocacy activities and to promote the accessibility of services for students with disabilities on their academic journeys at Unisa. Read more
Unisa alumna continues to break the limits through education
Firmly believing in using her obstacles as advantages, Unisa alumna, Shani Little, has achieved another qualification despite being physically restricted. Little appreciates the notable support from Unisa's Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities, attesting that it has helped her make her academic journey seamless. Read more
Considering the past and future of Pan-Africanism
Hosted by the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair and featuring a distinguished panel of speakers, a recent symposium focused on the theme Pan-Africanism: Revisiting (Looking Back) and Reimagining (Looking Forward). Read more
Unisa KZN hosts successful autumn graduations
Unisa students in the KwaZulu-Natal Region celebrated the fruitful results of their hard- earned success with different qualifications conferred at the Olive Convention Centre, where guests filled the maximum space capacity for six days to support their loved ones. Read more
