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Unisa expo ignites interest in agricultural and environmental careers
Excitement filled the air when Unisa's Gauteng Region Counselling and Career Development Unit, in collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, recently hosted a career expo which sought to inspire and educate learners about the myriad of career opportunities in the agriculture and environmental sectors. Read more
Pioneering workshop in Zambia aimed to decolonise education
Prof Ashley Gunter of Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences recently co-hosted a transformative workshop in Zambia centring on the critical theme of decolonising education which aligns with global movements towards more inclusive and representative curricula. Read more
Determination, dedication and development: the three Ds that brought academic success
Take the income from a small business, add NSFAS support, and mix with laser-like focus on objectives. The result, in the case of new graduate Justice Maluleka, is a passport to a promising future in the form of a BA in Education from Unisa. Read more
Macroeconomic maestro Elize Kruger is the BMR/Unisa 2023 Economist of the Year
The winner and runners-up of this prestigious annual competition were announced at a packed event yesterday. Elize Kruger, runner-up in 2022, took top honours, with PSG Wealth's Dawie Klopper and Oxford Economics Africa's Jee-A van der Linde being named as runners-up. Read more
Alumnus recognised for distinguished research
Prof Kaitano Dube, a groundbreaking researcher in the field of ecotourism, recently received the Unisa Principal's Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research. Read more
Unisans conquer the 2024 Comrades Marathon
Dubbed the Ultimate Human Race, the Comrades Marathon this year took place on 9 June 2024, extending from the coastal city of Durban to the KwaZulu-Natal capital city, Pietermaritzburg. Unisa was well represented, with more than 20 staff members participating. Read more
Defying the odds: Delia Bester's inspiring journey to academic success
Despite being born with a rare condition causing brittle bones, Delia Bester's disability never hindered her determination to become a teacher. Delia's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-belief. Read more
Unisa Cape Town alumni support Elswood Secondary School
A visit to the school served to introduce learners to the opportunities offered by the university, to express alumni support and encouragement for the upcoming matriculation examinations, and to serve as motivation for the learners to invest in their future. Read more
"My journey as a 28-year-old PhD student and educator"
Speaking on Future Club Radio during Youth Month, Carlo Daniels, a dedicated lecturer and academic at Unisa, shared his unique journey and passion for promoting education as a tool for personal growth and societal change. Read more
Creative research to drive innovative sustainable societies - A CEMS research showcase
Unisa's College of Economic and Management Sciences recently displayed its commitment to innovative sustainable societies during its sixth annual Research and Innovation Day which highlighted the importance of research and collaboration in tackling global and local challenges. Read more
