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Hat-trick of excellence as three Unisans scoop top medical research awards
The South African Medical Research Council has recognised the outstanding contributions to health research of Unisa’s Professors Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana, Lindiwe Zungu and Usisipho Feleni at its prestigious 11th Scientific Merit Awards (image credit: SAMRC). Read more
Unisa partners with Maluti TVET College
The collaboration will contribute towards building an expanded, effective and integrated post-school system as envisaged in the 2013 White Paper for Post-School Education and Training. Read more
Moving forward in higher education: The next 150 years and beyond
Unisa's College of Education recently hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled Resourcing the Futures of Education, which aimed to explore the evolving landscape of higher education. Read more
Unisa offers incarcerated women pathways to rehabilitation and integration
In a groundbreaking initiative intended to sow the seeds of change and empowerment, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group, located in the university’s Department of Psychology, recently joined hands with the Department of Correctional Services in hosting a transformative career day exhibition for women serving prison sentences. Read more
Unisa empowers SAPS through a Pastoral Care and Counselling Workshop
The Unisa Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, recently held a transformative pastoral care and counselling workshop for the South African Police Service, fostering emotional and spiritual resilience. Read more
Unisa hosts digital healthcare experts from FernUniversität in Hagen
The Unisa College of Education hosted digital health experts from FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany, to a digital health seminar, to discuss and explore key insights on digital health systems. The event brought together academics, leaders and experts from various Unisa colleges to discuss the evolving digital healthcare landscape in South Africa and Germany, including other global insights on digital healthcare systems. Read more
Unisa students in Jozini receive support thanks to strong stakeholder relationships
Unisa students and community members in the Jozini Local Municipality received invaluable support with their applications, registrations and funding enquiries thanks to strong stakeholder relationships in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Read more
Reading out loud under the trees
Under the shade of towering trees, with sunlight dancing through the leaves, voices brought stories to life in the open air. This was the scene set by the Waverley Community Library, in partnership with Unisa Library and Information Services, and the City of Tshwane Region 3, jointly celebrating World Read Aloud Day to promote literacy and community engagement. Read more
Unisa's Eastern Cape Region experiences a surge in walk-in applications and registrations
With prospective students eager to apply for the 2025 academic year, Unisa's Eastern Cape regional centres experienced a significant rise in the number of walk-in applications and registrations. Read more
Unisa book launch celebrates visionary African leadership
The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership recently hosted an inspirational evening with Prof Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu at the launch of his book Purposeful leadership for Africa in the 21st century as he shared his insights, followed by a book-signing and a networking session. Read more
