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Remarkable African leader lauds Unisa's mission to reclaim the intellectual arena
Speaking at Unisa's 2023 Founders Lecture, Africa's first democratically elected female head of state, Her Excellency President Dr Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, commended the university for its unwavering commitment to advancing the discourse on Africa's intellectual futures. Read more
College of Accounting Sciences' stature authenticated by leadership award
At the first-ever Chartered Global Management Accountant Professional Awards Africa, Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences received the prestigious Leadership Award: University Partner, which recognises that the institution exceeds expectations of shaping the future to advance the accounting and finance professions. Read more
Prof Usisipho Feleni takes Top Woman Leadership Award in the STEM discipline
The prestigious Standard Bank's Top Women Awards recognised Unisa's Prof Usisipho Feleni from CSET as the Top Woman Leader in STEM for her outstanding contribution to health, science and technology. Read more
Unisa Alumni Relations strengthened bonds in 2023
From local community projects to global outreach, the Unisa Alumni Relations Office's activities in 2023 exemplify the power of alumni networks in creating positive change. Read more
Unisan shares expertise at international psychology gathering
Dr Wandile Fundo Tsabedze from the Department of Psychology recently joined scholars from around the world when he presented two papers at the International Positive Psychology Association's 8th World Congress on Positive Psychology in Vancouver, Canada. Read more
A holistic approach on greening the economy
Day two of the Climate Change Summit 2023 saw vigorous discussions on Gauteng's plan to create a holistic sustainability approach to the economy, job creation and infrastructure, which are core to the Just Transition Framework. Read more
Unisan appointed Ambassador to the ACU's SDG network
Prof Goonasagree Naidoo has been appointed Ambassador to the Association of Commonwealth Universities Sustainable Development Goals Network, which will facilitate communicating Unisa's responses to and priorities regarding disaster management (including climate change), in which she has extensive knowledge and experience. Read more
NRF Director to address Innovation Festival
The National Research Foundation's Dr Zolani Dyosi will speak on the subject of A South African model for a Government/Academic/SME innovation and technology development partnership: A case for renewable energy innovations. Read more
College of Accounting Sciences celebrates esteemed awards
The College of Accounting Sciences is celebrating a remarkable academic year, which several awards from esteemed organisations have affirmed. This year alone, the college received more than five awards. Read more
Urgent education required to combat climate change
The Gauteng Provincial Government, in collaboration with Unisa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, hosted a Climate Change Summit Gala Dinner on 21 November 2023, which outlined the African perspective on climate change. Read more
