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PVC Lekgotla reflects progress, identifies challenges and explores solutions
Prof Puleng LenkaBula annually convenes a Principal and Vice-Chancellor Lekgotla to assess advancements in implementing portfolio plans, highlighting the university's achievements and challenges, presenting solutions, and outlining action plans. The 2024 PVC Lekgotla is currently on its second day. The first day started on a high note, paving the way for management to address various focus areas crucial for Unisa's growth and development in alignment with the Unisa 2030 strategy. Read more
Inhlanyelo and CIBA collaborate to ignite entrepreneurship development and research
Inhlanyelo Hub NPC and the Chartered Institute of Business Accountants (CIBA) have joined forces to ignite entrepreneurship among CIBA members in South Africa. This collaborative initiative aims to foster innovation and offer tailored support for startups, empowering entrepreneurs, students and professionals alike. Read more
Unisa makes a double international impact in South Korea
Leading a five-member Unisa delegation, the university’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently developed meaningful international collaborative partnerships at, among others, the GEEF 24 conference and the launch of the Yonsei University Institute of African Studies. Read more
Unisa and Ugu District Department of Education host a Life Orientation educators' seminar
To bridge the gap between basic and higher education, Unisa joined hands with the Ugu District Department of Education to host crucial seminars for Grade 12 Life Orientation educators from the Ugu District. Read more
Czech Republic expresses interest in partnering with Unisa on 10 catalytic niche areas
Through its ten catalytic niche areas, Unisa is set to benefit from a collaboration and partnership with the Czech Republic, which will soon be formalised in a memorandum of understanding. Read more
Distinguished speakers of the 2024 International Teaching and Learning Conference unveiled
Preparations for the highly anticipated 2024 International Teaching and Learning Conference that will take place at the picturesque Muckleneuk Campus in Tshwane, Gauteng, South Africa, from 6 to 10 May are reaching a crescendo. Read more
Unisa alumnus and insourcing champion continues to inspire while soaring to new heights
Hailed as a champion of social justice, workers' rights and insourcing, Unisa alumnus Ntanto Sindane is known for his unwavering commitment to social justice, challenging the status quo and paving the way for vulnerable workers to be insourced in various organisations and higher education institutions. Read more
College of Law unpacks high-profile inmates in South Africa in riveting webinar
The College of Law's Department of Corrections Management recently held a webinar titled "High-profile inmates in South Africa". The webinar explored the definition and significance of high-profile inmates, their impact on organisations and the role of influential figures in shaping prison conditions. Read more
Conversations with former President and Unisa Chancellor, Dr Thabo Mbeki
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at Unisa ignited thought-provoking discussions and conversations to inspire innovative solutions to the pressing challenges of our time through its inaugural flagship event, titled "Conversation with former President Dr Thabo Mbeki", held at the Unisa Muckleneuk Campus. Read more
Financial emancipation is the true liberation for women
Coinciding with the 2024 United Nations' commemoration of the International Women's Day themed "Invest in women: Accelerate progress", the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, in partnership with Unisa, hosted the International Women's Day Dialogue aimed to address the economic plight of women. Read more
