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Promoting environmental sustainability to commemorate Unisa’s anniversary
The Kwazulu-Natal Region recently commemorated Unisa’s 150th-anniversary at the region’s Autumn graduations and, finally, with a tree planting project at the Pietermaritzburg campus. The project will contribute to the campus’ environmental sustainability and allow students to engage in hands-on learning and research in horticulture, agriculture and sustainable food production. Read more
Unisa signs agreement with South African History Online
The memorandum of understanding signed by the two Institutions was based on collaboration in several projects, including re-writing the African and African history, cultural heritage, and publishing an online encyclopaedia on the South African history. Read more
Exemplary student leader wins estimable writing competition
Enthusiasm to learn more about diplomacy gave Thabiso Mthembu, a Unisa student, the competitive urge to bring his A-game into the DIRCO Essay Writing Contest and, ultimately, come out victorious. Read more
Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate honours its former Director, the late Ambassador Nicolas Bwakiri
As part of celebrating Unisa’s 150 years of existence, the Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate wants to pay tribute to the positive contributions made by the late Ambassador, Nicolas Bwakira, who joined the University of South Africa in 2002 as the Director of the Africa Directorate until 2007. Read more
Thomas Edison State University Renews Partnership with University of South Africa
Among other special highlights of the directorate, was the renewal of the agreement signed by Unisa and the Thomas Edison State University in 2010. The partnership builds on a relationship that was initiated in 2000 and renewed in 2006. Read more
Reflection’s: Official Opening of the Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, Akaki, Addis Ababa
This bulletin recalls the memorable moment in the year 2007 when Unisa officially launched the Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre. The University looks look back on the many emotional and spectacular moments it has experienced towards reaching the sesquicentennial anniversary. Read more
Men encouraged to open up and seek help on mental and psychological issues
The Unisa Employee Relations and Wellness Directorate within the Human Resource Department hosted Dr Jerry Mofokeng, an acclaimed actor and author of I Am a Man, who came to support and encourage Unisa men on various mental and physical well-being issues in commemoration of International Men’s Health Week. Read more
Sikhosana obtains PhD at 27
Young scholar, Unisa staff and student, Dr Lettah Sikhosana, completed her PhD in two years, at 27, an achievement which recently earned her the Youngest Female Doctoral Graduate Award at the Unisa 2023 Research and Innovation Awards. Read more
Unisa East London hosts memorable Autumn graduations
Smiles, cheers and tears of joy filled the Abbotsford Christian Centre as families and friends gathered to celebrate the Class of 2022. Among the graduates was an inmate accompanied by correctional services officials, a testimony that Unisa remains committed to making education accessible to all. Read more
Unisa to host prestigious Times Higher Education
Unisa will host the globally prestigious Times Higher Education on 21 September 2023 on Developing and Enhancing Quality Education in Africa. The event aims to look at Africa's achievements towards meeting the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals and strengthen the university's framework towards these goals. Read more
