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Preserving the vanishing voices

Hosted by Unisa's Kwazulu-Natal Region, the 5th Annual African Languages and Indigenous Knowledge Systems seminar shed light on the importance of reviving and maintaining marginalised languages as an integral part of South Africa's linguistic and cultural heritage. Read more

Economist en route to promoting financial inclusion and stability in sub-Saharan Africa

Economist, Dr Moeti Godfrey Damane, is committed to using his research to drive positive change, both within the academic community and in the real world by influencing policies and practices. Read more

Decolonial thought leader takes centre stage at Unisa’s 11th Decoloniality Summer School

Themed Fanon Beyond Fanon: Living Decoloniality – Language, Identity, and Aesthetics, the 11th edition of the Unisa Decoloniality Summer School analysed Frantz Fanon's theories and ideologies on anti-colonialism, apartheid and imperialism in the third-world. Read more

Unisa and Makerere University sign strategic collaboration agreement

Unisa and Makerere University, the largest and oldest higher learning institution in Uganda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on teaching, learning and community engagement. Read more

Unisa VC celebrates the resilience of African women at Uganda’s oldest university

Speaking at Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, Professor Puleng LenkaBula shared her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to shape the continent’s future and its position in the world. Read more

President Ramaphosa appoints Unisan to the CRL Rights Commission

President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of Advocate Sipho Mantula, a researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, to the Commission for the Promotion of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities. Read more

Unisa VC appointed for second term, looks back on the 2024 academic year

As the university concluded its 2024 academic agenda at the annual year-end ceremony, the reappointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, signifies the continued commitment of academic excellence and innovation towards the next 150 years and beyond. Read more

From passion to profession: Sonto Mthwane's journey in tourism management

Discover how a Unisa Diploma in Tourism Management is paving the way for a sustainable future in travel. Read more

Uniting for open knowledge

The library units of the University of Pretoria and Unisa recently jointly hosted an impactful open access event under the theme "Community over commercialisation". Read more

Unisa to partner with Government to tackle water, energy and infrastructure challenges

Following a recent visit by a ministerial delegation, Unisa is set to partner with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in addressing the country's water, energy and infrastructure challenges while contributing to the development of young professionals. Read more