News & Media
Unisa and Gauteng Department of Education collaborate to inspire the youth
Currently under way at Unisa is the Creative Arts Provincial Exhibition, featuring mesmerising sculptures, intricate drawings, and outstanding youth performances. Read more
Unisa’s free library initiative an oasis of calm amidst information overload
In a world where the rapid pace of life often leaves little room for leisurely pursuits, especially ones that are kind to the mind, the recently launched Book Bungalow at Unisa’s Cape Town Campus Library is a unique endeavour aimed at creating a haven for reading enthusiasts within the university community. Read more
Praise for Unisa’s Ubuntu visionary
Featured in CEO World Magazine, Professor Moeketsi Letseka, incumbent of the UNESCO Chair on ODL at Unisa, is described by a peer as having a powerful vision to galvanise the university’s research capacity by leveraging upon research and development and increasing the horizons of open distance learning advocacy. Read more
Unisa takes part in the 2023 EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Competition
Inhlanyelo Hub, a burgeoning entrepreneurial venture, recently made its mark by participating in the prestigious Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Northern Regional Round representing Unisa. The event aims to discover and celebrate the brightest student entrepreneurs from South African public universities. Read more
High-level symposium to examine South Africa's foreign policy trajectory
Against the background of the ongoing conflicts in Palestine and the Ukraine, Unisa and the South African Department of International Relations and Cooperation will host a symposium under the theme South Africa's non-alignment position during the evolving geographical developments on 24 October. Read more
Unisa KZN Region hosts a student health and wellness festival
A student's journey to success begins with a healthy body and a focused mind. The Student Affairs Department, in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Region, invited all Unisa students to attend the Student Health and Wellness Festival to address vital aspects that pave the way for student's academic success. Read more
Preserving the legacy of an inimitable media giant
Speaking at the 13th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture hosted by the National Press Club, in partnership with Unisa and the Qoboza family, keynote speaker Sandile Memela, a seasoned journalist and communication expert, affirmed that Percy Qoboza was an enemy of the apartheid regime as he was unapologetically vocal and upheld moral journalism. Read more
Grounding youth ministry in the African context
In his inaugural lecture titled Re-framing (South) African Youth Ministry: Cutting the Colonial Umbilical Cord of Western Hegemony, the College of Human Sciences’ Professor Garth Aziz emphasised the importance of acknowledging the collaborative nature of academic journeys and illuminated the profound role of passion in academic research. Read more
Unisans celebrate spring with hard-won qualifications
More than 700 qualifications were recently conferred during the first of Unisa’s Eastern Cape’s spring graduation ceremonies, testimony to the resilience, hard work, and dedication of every single graduate. Read more
Unisa drives sustainable economic development through technology
The Unisa Midlands region recently co-hosted a successful seminar on the theme Driving sustainable economic development through 4IR, green economy, agriculture and tourism in collaborations between the Northern Cape PSET sector and the industry. Read more
