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Unisa confers honorary doctorate to iconic visual artist Angus Van Zyl
Unisa commenced its autumn graduation ceremonies on 10 April 2024. About 40,000 students are set to graduate during the season - a symbol of Unisa's steadfast commitment to shaping futures in the service of humanity. Additionally, the university conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Art History (Honoris Causa) to renowned South African artist Angus Van Zyl Taylor. Read more
Building bridges for international collaboration in higher education: Unisa deepens relationship with Yonsei University
In a bid to foster academic and development collaboration, a delegation from Unisa, led by Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently embarked on a crucial visit to Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea. The visit aimed to foster lasting relationships grounded in mutual respect and a shared vision for a better world. Read more
Unisan appointed as vice-chairperson of SAMAREC
Tanya Coetzee, a Research Integrity and Ethics Officer in the Directorate of Research Support at Unisa, was recently appointed as a committee member and vice-chairperson of the South African Medical Association Research Ethics Committee for three years. Read more
Breaking down systematic barriers for people living with down syndrome
The Unisa Centre of Excellence in Disabilities and Down Syndrome South Africa recently hosted the World Down Syndrome Day Symposium to create awareness and address the poor conditions faced by people living with down syndrome in all facets, including healthcare. Read more
Unisa hosts information session at the Porterville Library
The university's visit to the Porterville Public Library in the Bergrivier district brought essential educational resources closer to remote students, bridging the gap between distance learners and academic support. Read more
Exploring the role of AI in higher education and business strategy
The College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) Dean Leadership Session unravelled the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping higher education and business strategy. Thought leaders discussed the intricate intersections of AI, economic competitiveness and the future of learning. Read more
Social cohesion role of libraries celebrated by Unisa
Unisa Library and Information Services, in collaboration with the university's Eastern Cape Region, recently hosted a hybrid event celebrating South African Library Week under the theme Libraries foster social cohesion. Read more
Unisans to compete in Africa's biggest running event - the Two Oceans Marathon
Unisans from the Unisa Athletics Club will make up this year's 14 000 runners at the starting line of the prestigious Two Oceans Ultra Marathon, hosted in Cape Town on 13 April 2024. Read more
CGS leading Unisa's catalytic niche area optimisation
Prof Jessica Murray from the College of Graduate Studies is facilitating the college's catalytic niche areas optimisation interventions. By leading these interventions, Murray ensures that Unisa develops rich and rigorous institutional-level engagements with all the CNAs. Read more
Unisa's distinguished scholars to bolster research on key fields crucial to SA's development
Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula recently met with newly appointed distinguished scholars across various colleges to discuss bolstering research, innovation and engaged scholarship in the identified ten catalytic niche areas. Read more
