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Unisa student innovators shine at an entrepreneurship training programme
Unisa student innovators participated and received esteemed accolades at a five-day Entrepreneurship Training Programme organised by the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). Read more
Hard work earns Chawane a Bachelor of Education degree (Cum Laude)
Zamekile Mukelisiwe Chawane of Mkhuhlu township, Mpumalanga, adopted the principles of working hard and staying focused during her studies. As a result, she earned herself a Bachelor of Education dCum Laude), awarded at the Unisa Autumn 2024 Graduations held in Mbombela. Read more
Petrol attendant becomes first graduate in the family
Unisa has, for 150 years, made access to education possible for all. Access to education through Unisa continues to be a fundamental tool for development and increased prosperity for many. This is particularly true in the case of Masutane Othilia Sebetha, a 38-year-old wife, mother of three, firstborn and a breadwinner who is the first to graduate in her family. Read more
Societal impact under the microscope at Unisa's Research and Innovation Week
At the opening of its annual week-long celebration of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from its colleges, the university underscored its commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through a wide range of research and innovation initiatives. Read more
Security officer graduates with honours and is pursuing master's degree
Emily Motau, a Security Officer at Unisa, recently graduated with a BA Honours degree in Archives and Records Management. She is currently admitted for the Master of Information Science qualification. Motau is grateful to Unisa for being an impactful university and employer. Read more
Reviving indigenous sounds: Unisan's groundbreaking book launched
The seminal work INVISIBLE or IGNORED: The Status of Indigenous South African Instruments in the Venda Society, by Unisa Music Lecturer Dr Evans Netshivhambe, was recently launched at the institution. Read more
Uqhuba kanjani – How are you doing?
In a new initiative from Unisa's Student Retention Unit, first-generation students registering at the university are contacted telephonically to assess their awareness of and need for resources that can assist them as they embark on their first year of study. Read more
Research and Innovation Day at Unisa to focus on bioeconomy
Hosted by the university's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the Science Campus on 22 May, the event promises to be a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration and insight into the transformative potential of bioeconomy initiatives. Read more
How threshold concepts can transform distance education
A new approach pioneered by Unisa's Student Retention Unit promises not just to improve pass rates, but to revolutionise how students understand complex subjects like computing. Read more
Unisa units ignite enthusiasm for community engagement
History was made as Unisa recently hosted its inaugural Communities: From Conversation to Collaboration event at the Cape Town Campus. Showcasing their achievements in the area of engaged scholarship were, among others, the Western Cape Law Clinic, the Institute for Social and Health Sciences, and the Community Learning Unit. Read more
