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"Unisa has played an integral role shaping my academic journey and future aspirations"
Dr Hannah Njeri Kimani, a dedicated scholar from the College of Human Sciences, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a PhD in Information Science. Her ground-breaking research explores the potential of mobile technologies to revolutionise agricultural information access for rural farmers. Read more
"I am happy to be associated with this great university" - Chief Justice Zondo
During a thrilling #UnisaSpringGraduations ceremony, the university conferred a Doctor of Laws (LLD) (Honoris Causa) on South African Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, recognising his unwavering commitment to justice. Accepting the honourary doctorate, Zondo said: “I am happy to be associated with this great university.” Read more
Benevolent Unisa leaders recognised as changemakers
Notable Unisans, Professors Meahabo Magano and Fortunate Silinda recently made it as finalists of the Higher Education Resource Services – South Africa Awards. Read more
Bridging the digital divide at uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality
Noting the challenges students and the community face due to poor connectivity, Unisa's intervention in the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality has highlighted the urgent need to bridge the digital divide and provide equitable access to education for all. Read more
Unisa KZN Region hosts the Accounting and Law Professions Day
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Counselling and Career Development Unit is making strides in helping students embark on successful careers in the fields of law and accounting. Students were invited to a platform to broaden their horizons to local and international job opportunities. Read more
Outstanding Unisans celebrated at palatial science awards
Celebrating the best of women in science, technology and innovation, the Minister of Higher Education, Science and Technology, Dr Blade Nzimande, recently hosted the South African Women in Science Awards, where two amazing Unisans, Prof Usisipho Feleni and Bambesiwe Mbesi May, bagged august recognitions. Read more
Evaluating support framework for students with hearing disability
Sign Language was recently recognised as the 12th official language in South Africa and endorsed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 July 2023. Dr Tonny Nelson Matjila shares his academic journey in evaluating the existing student support framework in higher education regarding students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Read more
Refining quality assurance systems in the higher education sector
In partnership with Times Higher Education, Unisa held the University Impact Forum to explore ways to enhance quality education in Africa. Read more
CEDU, EC Region give back in Mthatha
From 16 to18 August 2023, the College of Education, in collaboration with the Eastern Cape Region, hosted a celebration of Unisa's 150-year anniversary which saw Unisans giving back to schools in Mthatha. Read more
CHS professor receives prestigious international recognition for outstanding reviewer role
In a remarkable achievement for South African academia, Prof Shadrack Katuu, a distinguished researcher from the College of Human Sciences, has been awarded the Outstanding Reviewer accolade at the 2023 Emerald Literati Awards. Read more
