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Unisa has a bold vision for the next 150 years and beyond
Coinciding with the culmination of the institution's 150th anniversary celebrations and the momentous occasion of the 30th anniversary of our country's democracy, Unisa charted a progressive course for the year and decades ahead at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Academic Year. Read more
The sky's the limit as Unisa students gain exposure to the latest astronomy research in Japan
Distinguished Unisa scholar, Prof James Chibueze, an internationally renowned astronomy expert, recently secured funding that enabled students in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology to gain exposure to cutting-edge radioastronomy and astrophysics developments at Kagoshima University in Japan. Read more
Time to offer alternative solutions grounded on African epistemic traditions
Recently appointed as the Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Economic and Management Sciences, Prof Maelekanyo Mulaudzi aims to revise established eurocentric teaching and learning practices in the college by incorporating and amplifying African perspectives to enrich the field with diverse epistemological approaches. Read more
Distinguished nursing scholar leads Unisa's humanities incubator
Guided by the motto "Lift as you rise", the Executive Dean of Unisa's College of Human Sciences, Prof Zethu Nkosi, envisions leading the college to become the best in the country by implementing appropriate systems and structures while creating an environment driven by integrity, kindness, constructivism and naturalism. Read more
Unisa appoints world-class scholar to lead CGS
Tasked with maximising the college's contribution to the university's strategic focus areas, Prof Tennyson Mgutshini has recently been appointed Executive Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. He is a distinguished scholar with extensive experience in management, research and postgraduate studies. Read more
Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences breaking boundaries
Breaking barriers and fostering diversity, Unisa's Deputy Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences, Prof Cameron Modisane, is collaborating with academics of the University of Eswatini in a trailblazing study on financial sustainability. Read more
New piano maestros emerge at the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition
The 15th Unisa International Piano Competition came to a close, witnessing raw talent blossom into refined mastery at the ZK Matthews Great Hall. Read more
Unisa's wetland rehab project nears completion
Located on the university's Graduate School of Business Leadership campus in Midrand, a degraded wetland area will soon be restored to its original state to fulfil its vital environmental function. Read more
Unisa researcher is breaking barriers in environmental research
The College of Human Sciences' Dr Suvania Naidoo formed part of a select group participating in the prestigious Young Female Scientist Programme at Okayama University in Japan. Her research unveiled new perspectives on the socio-economic impacts of mining, offering hope for a sustainable future. Read more
Unisa maintains strong position in Webometrics world ranking
In its latest report, the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions in the world, Webometrics, places Unisa in the 7th position in both South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, and among the 1 000 top institutions worldwide. Read more
