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Reviving indigenous sounds: Unisan's groundbreaking book launched
The seminal work INVISIBLE or IGNORED: The Status of Indigenous South African Instruments in the Venda Society, by Unisa Music Lecturer Dr Evans Netshivhambe, was recently launched at the institution. Read more
Uqhuba kanjani – How are you doing?
In a new initiative from Unisa's Student Retention Unit, first-generation students registering at the university are contacted telephonically to assess their awareness of and need for resources that can assist them as they embark on their first year of study. Read more
Research and Innovation Day at Unisa to focus on bioeconomy
Hosted by the university's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the Science Campus on 22 May, the event promises to be a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration and insight into the transformative potential of bioeconomy initiatives. Read more
How threshold concepts can transform distance education
A new approach pioneered by Unisa's Student Retention Unit promises not just to improve pass rates, but to revolutionise how students understand complex subjects like computing. Read more
Unisa units ignite enthusiasm for community engagement
History was made as Unisa recently hosted its inaugural Communities: From Conversation to Collaboration event at the Cape Town Campus. Showcasing their achievements in the area of engaged scholarship were, among others, the Western Cape Law Clinic, the Institute for Social and Health Sciences, and the Community Learning Unit. Read more
Unisa Protection Services staff graduates with BA Information Sciences degree
Unisa's decision, made a few years ago, to insource some contracted service workers into the university's permanent employment workforce has resulted in a positive spin-off for the education prospects of Gloria Masinga, a member of the Unisa Protection Services based in the North Eastern Region's Polokwane Campus. Read more
Unisa Library partners with Swartland Municipality
Launched at the Malmesbury Library, the partnership is set to enhance education support and resources for Unisa students in the Swartland region. Read more
Leading by example: Mpumalanga RSRC deputy speaker graduates
The Deputy Speaker of the Mpumalanga Regional Student Representative Council, Carol Khoza, was among the 960 graduates at the Unisa Autumn Graduations 2024, held in Mbombela. Khoza is currently registered for an honours degree, specialising in early childhood development education. Read more
Navigating students' academic odyssey at Unisa with the Student Retention Unit
The unit's comprehensive toolkit not only embraces inclusivity, but serves as an induction to all first-time entering students at Unisa and a compass and map for navigating the academic landscape at the university. Read more
Unisa media studies degree equips Radio Turf host to promote African discourse and decoloniality
In the dynamic world of radio broadcasting, few voices stand out as distinctly as that of Unisa Media Studies graduate, Morokolo Mpholo. Unisa's commitment to accessible education proved instrumental in Mpholo's academic pursuits, enabling him to balance his studies with his burgeoning career in radio broadcasting. Read more
