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Receiving Unisa honour, African brand supremo delivers powerful message on Africanness
Thebe Ikalafeng, a true beacon of visionary leadership in the realm of Africa-focused branding and marketing, had the audience on their feet with an inspirational address on being African and reclaiming African culture and identity when he received an honorary doctorate at the university on 30 May. Read more
Africa Day seminar - exploring the future of African graduates
The African graduate of the 21st century discussions took place on 23 May 2024 at the Africa Day seminar organised by Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation. The seminar explored the future of African graduates, both on the continent and in the global arena. Read more
Unisa KZN SBL alumni chapter appoints Dr Mano Muthusamy as chairperson
Dr Mano Muthusamy's appointment as Chairperson of the SBL Alumni Chapter KwaZulu-Natal is a milestone for the Graduate School for Business Leadership. His vast experience and strategic vision promise to steer the chapter toward fostering a community of leaders who are successful in business and champions of ethical practices and sustainable. Read more
Unisa SBL Alumni Association launches in KZN
The recent launch of the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) Alumni Association KwaZulu-Natal Chapter marks a significant milestone in fostering connections and collaboration among regional business leaders. Read more
AI poses real-world dilemmas for students and academics
The real-world dilemmas that some students and staff are already encountering with generative artificial intelligence (AI) came into sharp focus during Unisa's 2024 Research and Innovation Week. Read more
Unisa strengthens partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning
In his meeting with the university's executive management team, Prof Peter Scott, President of the Commonwealth of Learning, emphasised the importance of deepening and strengthening collaborative bonds with open and distance eLearning institutions such as Unisa. Read more
International council recognises Unisan as a research administration professional
Tau Moholoopa, a Post-Award Grants Officer in the Research Support Directorate at Unisa has been awarded the professional designation of Research Administration Professional (RAP) by the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC). Read more
Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture reflects on the international scramble for Africa and the challenges of unity
Delivered by Senegalese politician and diplomat, Prof Abdoulaye Bathily, the much-anticipated 14th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture explored contemporary geopolitical dynamics and the imperative of African solidarity. Read more
4IR and digitalisation expert scoops Principal Award for Research Excellence
Dr Siphamandla Mncube's passion for ICT, teaching and research recently earned him the 2024 Principal's Award for Research Excellence. Mncube is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Information Science. His research focuses on 4IR and digitalisation with specific reference to ICT as an enabler in e-learning. Read more
Dedication to archival outreach and advocacy research earns Saurombe NRF C2 rating
Prof Nampombe Saurombe recently attained a prestigious National Research Foundation (NRF) C2 rating , underscoring her profound dedication to archival outreach and advocacy research. Read more
