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Renowned African public intellectual and interdisciplinary scholar to speak at the 2023 ODeL Conference
As a scholar, public intellectual and seasoned university administrator with experience in the higher education sector in six countries on three continents, Prof Paul Tiyambe Zeleza will share his views at the 2023 Unisa ODeL Conference. (Image credit: Case Western Reserve University) Read more
Unisa hails RPL success stories
Recent workshops on the revision of Unisa's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy presented a chance to improve quality assurance processes while also celebrating success stories. Read more
SoLAR founding president to address Unisa ODeL conference
No stranger to South Africa, Dr George Siemens, who researches how human and artificial cognition intersects knowledge processes, will address the upcoming 2023 Unisa Open Distance and eLearning Conference. Read more
Exciting new way to combat fake news grabs experts' attention
Unisan Ndivhuwo Sundani's ground-breaking research presented at the 11th International Conference on Research in Behavioural and Social Sciences has shed light on the critical issue of combatting fake news and misinformation in South Africa using digital media literacy. Read more
Creating partnerships to drive local, regional and national socio-economic development
Universities have long been knowledge discovery and innovation centres. They are the breeding ground for future leaders, scholars and changemakers. However, to truly make a lasting impact, universities must extend their research beyond the university's walls and form strong bonds with industry leaders. Read more
Unisan honoured as one of the Top 50 BRICS Young Scientists
The College of Education's Dr Moleboheng Ramulumo has been selected as one of the Top 50 BRICS Young Scientists 2023 for South Africa, and has participated in the 8th BRICS Young Scientist Forum and Innovator Prize. Read more
Celebrating Unisa's inclusive research agenda
The spotlight shone brightly on Unisa as scholars and established researchers, including academics, support staff and students virtually convened to unlock the secrets of reinvigorating research. Read more
College of Education and Department of Correctional Services salute Unisa on its 150th anniversary
The Westville Correctional Centre recently welcomed a diverse gathering of Unisa staff, area commissioners, regional heads, inmates and distinguished guests to commemorate the institution's anniversary and celebrate innovative inmate rehabilitation and education programmes. Read more
Striving towards transformation
Curriculum transformation pillars, including African philosophies, diversity and inclusivity, formed the core of a recent workshop presented by the Unisa Midlands Region in collaboration with the Curriculum Transformation Unit (CTU). Read more
ADVOH digital transformative student support for Unisa Western Cape students
With the transformation of online learning after the Covid-19 pandemic and the changing landscape of online platforms, the Academic Development Open Virtual Hub and the Western Cape Region collaborated on ways to improve the student online experience. Read more
