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Sithabile realised her dreams because of Unisa

Passionate about food, nutrition and food labelling, Sithabile Ndlovu recently graduated from Unisa with a Master’s Degree in Consumer Science. Read more

Unisa Eastern Cape celebrates spring graduations with Chancellor Mbeki

The atmosphere at the East London International Convention Centre buzzed with excitement as proud graduates , their families and friends , and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the awarding of 442 degrees and diplomas by the Unisa Chancellor , Dr Thabo Mbeki. Read more

Top banking and fintech specialist to address Innovation Festival

Lincoln Mali will speak at Unisa's upcoming Innovation Festival, which will showcase some of the country's leading innovation specialists sharing their insights about innovation's exciting and ever-changing face. Read more

Generous equipment donation enhances Unisa's research capability

A donation of state-of-the-art equipment worth R27m by international institutions to the UNESCO-Unisa-ITLABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology allows postgraduate students and scientists to generate world-class data. Read more

Unisan wins international award for research on nanotechnology solutions

Research into the use of nanotechnology to meet the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals has won Professor Malik Maaza, incumbent of the UNESCO-Unisa-ITLABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies, the 37th Khwarizmi International Award. Read more

DTSFL trades its edge in Asia to the world

Unisa's Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning recently presented ground-breaking research at the 37th conference of the Asia Association of Open Universities and forged a memorandum of understanding with the Virtual University of Pakistan. Read more

Unisa alumni in Namibia serve and network

The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently connected with alumni in Windhoek, Namibia, fostering community impact with a visit to the Katutura Old Age Home and hosting an alumni dinner. Read more

Generous donation boosts high-tech support for Unisa students with disabilities

Computers, peripherals and accessories donated by the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency to the amount of R600 000 will be installed at Unisa's Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities' regional labs across the country, further boosting essential academic support for students living with disabilities. Read more

Unisa cements relations with universities and organisations in China

Ahead of the 16th BRICS Summit recently held in Russia, Unisa set out to cement its relations with China through the signing of memoranda of understanding with two universities and co-hosting a symposium in that country's Zhejiang Province. Read more

The future is NOW – get ready for the Unisa Innovation Festival

The popular annual event returns, promising to elevate societal innovation to new heights. If you’re passionate about innovation or looking to become a leader in the field, you’re invited to join us at the exclusive Unisa Innovation Festival 2024. Read more