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Unisa honours revered business giant, Mike Nkuna
The transformative property mogul and pioneer recently received the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Business Management (Honoris Causa) at the university in recognition of his outstanding contributions towards rural and township economy development. Read more
MEC issues clarion call for student funding collaboration
At the recent National Summit on Higher Education Funding, hosted by Unisa Enterprise, Business Day Dialogues and Telkom Business, Lebogang Maile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, urged collaborations to help fund students. Read more
Unisa co-launches portal for children's books
Unisa Library Services, in collaboration with the Puku Children's Literature Foundation, recently launched a cutting-edge tool aimed at simplifying the sourcing, selection and purchasing of children's books in all South African languages. Read more
Insights taking Unisa's transformation agenda forward
Speaking at the 5th Annual Transformation Conference, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said the next 30 years of society's transformation, and that of the higher education sector and Unisa, will depend on what the current generation does to define and drive the next transformation frontier. Read more
Gcabashe calls for renewed ethical leadership at the OR Tambo Memorial Lecture
Delivering the annual Oliver Reginald Tambo Memorial Lecture at Unisa, Advocate Leah Gcabashe said that South Africans should look at Tambo's example when integrating the intersections of law and morality which underpin ethical conduct. Read more
A remarkable journey of ambition, transformation and leadership in psychology
Once told that psychology was too difficult a field, Unisa's Dr Harold Ncongwane transformed from a radio presenter with big dreams into a pioneering force shaping the future of healthcare and education in South Africa Read more
Unisa participates at the BRICS Universities Rectors' Forum in Moscow
As one of the first South African universities invited to participate in a major new initiative proposed by the Russian Union of Rectors, Unisa is represented by Prof Solomon Magano and Prof Boitumelo Senokoane who are actively participating in proceedings. Read more
Reimagining masculinity: NEHAWU and the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair drive men's dialogue
A recent event focused on the theme of Reimagining and Redefining Masculinity: Constructing a New Dialogue for a Progressive Male Identity, and aimed to challenge conventional notions of masculinity and fostering a more inclusive environment. Read more
Unisa alum's inspiring journey towards championing social justice
Becoming an Advocate is a journey that requires resilience, dedication and a deep commitment to justice, all qualities that Dr Advocate Oupa Mabusela embodies in his personal life, and through his extensive work in the legal field and advocacy for social justice. Read more
Tshwane FM station manager earns second degree from Unisa
"Unisa has not only advanced my career, but additionally enriched my personal development," says Tshwane FM station manager and two-time Unisa graduate, Tebogo Jacko Magubane. Read more
