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Unisa sets out to strengthen BRICS partnerships with Brazilian universities
Responding to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s call for partnerships and the institution of working relations through memoranda of understanding with Brazilian universities, a Unisa delegation led by the Executive Dean of the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently set out on a collaboration visit to Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Read more
Where have all the riddles gone?
A new project in the Department of African Languages sets out to address the fact that the educational worth of indigenous riddles is being devalued, which could lead to the loss of indigenous knowledge and widen the ever-increasing generational divide. Read more
From trials to triumph: The inspiring odyssey of Unisa’s cum laude twins
Cape Town twins, Tamsin and Tarynne van Oordt, recently graduated with honours, proudly walking the stage to receive their Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) degrees at the end of an arduous journey with numerous setbacks. Read more
Unisa women researchers shine at the 2024 SAWiSA ceremony
The Department of Science and Innovation has recognised three of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology staff and students for their excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics at its 2024 South African Women in Science Awards ceremony. Read more
Inspired by the universe, young Unisa student takes top honours in national art competition
Unisa Bachelor of Arts Honours student Sancia van Niekerk recently won first prize in the University of the Western Cape's prestigious "The Beauty of Astronomy" competition, celebrating the breathtaking intersection of art and astronomy. Read more
Inclusive and accessible accounting education for social justice
The College of Accounting Sciences recently celebrated the dedication and achievements of its staff members and their contributions to advancing the field of accounting education at the 2024 Excellence in Teaching and Learning Festival, which was held under the theme "Innovating accounting education for inclusivity and accessibility to ensure social justice". Read more
Erratum: Tateni
Please read this clarification regarding the use of the name 'Tateni' in a number of articles published by Unisa. Read more
Experts discuss Unisa's research niche areas at high-level symposium
Having commenced on 14 August, the universitys two-day Catalytic Niche Area (CNA) Research Symposium brings together top national and international experts to discuss and develop ideas for the conceptualisation of highly specialised fields of research. Read more
RUFORUM celebrates 20 years of agricultural innovation at 2nd Triennial Conference in Namibia
The Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture is hosting its second Triennial Conference, focused on revolutionising African agriculture through innovative research, education and training. The event's theme is "Operationalising Higher Agricultural Education and Research Ecosystems for Innovation, Industrialisation, and Economic Development in Africa: A Call for Action". Read more
Unisa to host a public lecture in honour of JL Dube
On 6 September 2024, the Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region, in collaboration with the College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) and the Office of the Premier of KwaZulu- Natal, will present the highly anticipated Dr John Langalibalele Dube Annual Public Lecture. Dube is fondly remembered as the founding president of the ANC and a staunch advocate of education. Read more
