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City of Tshwane becomes a strategic partner in the Unisa Innovation Festival
The City of Tshwane has announced its strategic partnership with the University of South Africa in the 2024 Innovation Festival. This move highlights the value placed by the city in Unisa's innovation agenda. Read more
A call to conscience: Unisa lecture reflects on the church’s role in society
Speaking at the Sixth Chief Albert Luthuli Founders Lecture, Reverend Professor Allan Boesak challenged the silence and indifference of the church in the face of injustice, urging it to reclaim its prophetic voice. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub launches fashion design startup programme
The exciting Bosadi Fashion Design Business Startup Programme integrates fashion design with a business startup focus, and also offers entrepreneurship training and incubation resources to foster business growth. Read more
Renewing African higher education with accountability and vision
There is a need to align the mission of higher education in Africa with the significant changes in political economies. This was the view of Prof Tade Akin Aina when delivering the 2024 Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, co-hosted by Unisa. Read more
Unisa lecture reflects on human dignity and economic prosperity
The 12th Annual Neville Alexander Memorial Lecture was held in Cape Town recently, under the theme "The State of the Economy". This year’s lecture was delivered by Professor Bonang Mohale, Chancellor of the University of the Free State. Read more
Celebrating black theology, African heritage, and the black struggle for liberation
The College of Human Sciences recently launched its inaugural annual Abantu Dialogues Colloquium, bringing together scholars, activists, and thought leaders to explore and celebrate the legacy of black theology liberation. Read more
Vilakazi Street: a legacy of Unisa alumni and resilient education
At the forefront of the historical legacy of Vilakazi Street in Soweto are three iconic figures and Unisa alumni whose lives are intertwined with South African history: former President Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Benedict Vilakazi. Read more
Flying the Unisa flag at the Office of the KZN Premier
Bongani Gina recently celebrated his Unisa graduation at the Durban Exhibition Centre and is proud to serve as the Head of Provincial Government Communication for KwaZulu-Natal. Read more
A legacy of determination: honouring Ntokozo Debra Dlamini
Unisa pays homage to a dedicated scholar whose dreams were cut short, but whose spirit inspires many. Read more
Unisa's 2024 graduation ceremonies end on a high note
It is with great pride that the university looks back on a bumper year that has seen 139 graduation ceremonies at which 58 091 qualifications and 13 honorary doctorates were conferred, all thanks to the unsung heroes of the Graduations Division. Read more
