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Excerpt from Deputy President Paul Mashatile, National Youth Day Commemoration, 16 June 2023
As a government, we have placed the education and training of our young people at the top of our agenda. We believe that education is one of the most crucial enabling factors for attaining economic emancipation. Read more
Message from the Chairperson of Council, Mr Mashukudu J Maboa as Unisa celebrates 150 years of shaping futures
Today, 26 June 2023, will go down the annals of the history/herstory as one of the most historic / herstoric days in the life of our university, the University of South Africa (Unisa). Read more
Excerpt from Minister Dr Blade Nzimande, at the Inauguration of Dr Thabo Mbeki as Unisa Chancellor, 27 February 2017
The vision of Unisa is to serve every country on the African continent regardless of language and cultural barriers. Read more
Excerpt from President Thabo Mbeki Speech, Entitled The Future of African Universities, Times Higher Education Summit, 30 July 2015
We are very fortunate that when it approved the document “Agenda 2063: The Africa We Want” in January [2015], the African Union Assembly of Heads of State and Government also endorsed the objective contained in that document. Read more
A walk to remember
The Road to Democracy Fun Walk, organised by Unisa Press, triumphantly connected Unisa and Freedom Park. The walk took participants through significant landmarks and historical sites, reinforcing the importance of understanding and appreciating the country's rich history. Read more
Students share fond highlights to commemorate #Unisa150
As the university celebrates its 150th anniversary, Unisa students share their fond highlights of the institution and suggest how the university can celebrate the #Unisa150 historic milestone. Read more
Dankie, Unisa — Re a leboha for 150 years of improving lives
The reputable African university, Unisa, celebrates its 150 years milestone of, among others, improving the standard of living of its staff members. In this #Unisa150Stories edition, Unisa staff members share how the university shaped their lives. Read more
ADOVH-DTSFL empowers educators with pertinent 4IR skills
Giving back to the community, the Unisa Academic Development Open Virtual Hub in the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning, held the Basic Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Skills for Educators Workshop, aimed at equipping school teachers with foundational competencies to embrace 4IR in their classrooms. Read more
College of Accounting Sciences meets rigorous requirements established by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Following its pursuit to keep up with industry best practices, especially for the benefit of its students, Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences has once again been confirmed to be on the right trajectory following endorsement by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Read more
Unisa Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate – Formation Journey#Unisa150
In honour of Unisa’s 150th anniversary, the Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate joins the entire Unisa community in celebrating Unisa’s 150 years of “Changing the futures in the service of humanity”. Read more
