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Rector of the University of Cienfuegos addresses Unisa conference
Under the leadership of Prof Velisiwe Gasa, Unisa's College of Education (CEDU) recently hosted its signature interdisciplinary conference on Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research, featuring a keynote address by Dr Orquidea Urquiola Sánchez. Read more
SHIP continues its quest to curb teenage pregnancy
The School Health Integrated Programming (SHIP) team of the Department of Health Sciences continues its quest to curb teenage pregnancy in Limpopo. Read more
Unisa robotics team takes coding to the community
Unisa's Science Engagement Centre recently presented coding and robotics workshops at three schools in the Limpopo Province, a testament to the university’s mission to leverage its research and skills in aid of all Africans. Read more
Unisa confers posthumous honorary degree on heroine Prof Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo
On 10 May 2024, Unisa conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Languages, Linguistics and Literature (Honoris Causa) posthumously on Prof Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, a celebrated playwright, author and activist, at the #UnisaAutumnGraduations held at the Muckleneuk Campus. Read more
Midlands region hosts voters' lekgotla
Unisa's Midlands region recently hosted a voters' lekgotla to educate residents of the Bojanala Platinum District Municipality on the importance of participating in the 2024 general election and to create a platform for sharing information on the elections and voter participation. Read more
Beating the odds to graduate with a Bachelor of Commerce
Ntshavheni Khangale recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce at Unisa. A literal case of beating the odds, Khangale's academic journey was marked with many difficulties, including writing examinations from an ambulance in transit between the hospital and his home. Read more
Unisa advances supply chain management education and research at annual event
The university and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Unisa Enterprise, recently hosted private sector stakeholders at its highly anticipated Annual Supply Day event to address critical supply chain challenges and opportunities. Read more
CHS project provides teenage pregnancy solutions
The College of Human Sciences engaged scholarship initiative, the School Health Integrated Programme, has been on a quest to raise awareness and provide solutions regarding teenage pregnancy in rural areas for more than five years. Read more
Unisa collaboration with Canadian universities is taking shape
Research and innovation collaborations between Unisa and five top-ranked Canadian universities are beginning to take shape following a Unisa delegation’s visit to Canada earlier in 2024. Read more
Unisa LIS and City of Johannesburg Libraries collaborate to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day
Unisa Library and Information Services recently partnered with the City of Johannesburg Libraries to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day. Mashudu Singo said: "When libraries and universities collaborate, they contribute to social cohesion, lifelong learning, and the preservation of cultural values." Read more
