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Automotive industry giant joins Unisa as distinguished scholar
Recently appointed as distinguished professor and leader of the university's automotive catalytic niche area, Prof Igor Gorlach will develop synergistic collaborations between Unisa and the automotive sector in order to enhance human resource development and bring about benefits to communities at large. Read more
Father of Namibian democracy remembered at moving memorial hosted by Unisa
Unisa, in collaboration with the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia, recently held a memorial service honouring Dr Hage Geingob, a pivotal figure in Namibia's fight for independence and the nation's third president, who passed away at the age of 84. Read more
The best of both worlds: seasoned professional and highly rated academic
With extensive expertise in project management and project procurement, Prof Pantaleo MD Rwelamila of Unisa's Graduate School of Business Leadership is poised to make a positive impact on society by advancing knowledge and improving practices in project management, procurement and public-private collaborations. Read more
Great collaboration and success at Unisa's Orientation Week
The university recently offered first-year students a unique glimpse into support services available to ensure a successful academic journey – yet another practical example of #EngagedUnisans. Read more
Unisa and partners launch exciting collaboration to promote SA languages
Announced at the university's International Mother Language Day celebration, Unisa is partnering with the Puku Foundation and ILIFA in a wide-ranging initiative to promote multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education and research, in addition to preserving and elevating the status of previously marginalised languages in classrooms, higher education institutions and society at large. Read more
Instilling a love of reading among young learners
Unisa Library and Information Services, in collaboration with the Department of Information Science, recently celebrated World Read Aloud Day with learners from the Norridge Primary School in Eersterust. Read more
The 3rd Annual Unisa-APGroN Conference was a resounding success
Unisa's College of Law partnered with the Afrikan Peer Growth Network to deliver this year's iteration of the international conference, which focuses on Africa's development and transformation. Learners from Botebo-Tsebo Secondary in Sebokeng were also invited to attend - most aspired to become lawyers. Read more
Unisa inclusive education scholar shares expertise in India
Prof Mary Clasquin-Johnson recently represented Unisa at a two-day International Conference on "Sustainability, Global Diversity, Inclusion and Culture; Interdisciplinary Perspectives" in Kolkata, India. The objective was to collectively map a sustainable, inclusive global society and community for all. Read more
Unisa Shop launches online store
The Unisa Shop, established in 2009 as the official seller of Unisa branded merchandise, has now gone online, enabling accessibility and reach. The shop's impact goes beyond commercial gains. In 2023, the shop allocated R1 million towards student bursaries. Read more
Collaboration that drives a vigorous research agenda in Limpopo
The Limpopo Provincial Government, in collaboration with Unisa and other institutions of higher learning in the Limpopo province, hosted a two-day Limpopo Research Forum, a platform established as a driving vehicle to share ideas, disseminate research outputs and discuss other research matters of the province. Read more
