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Student-centred orientation focuses on innovation and lifelong learning
Reflecting Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, this year’s virtual orientation for students in the Department of Psychology was yet another demonstration of a concerted effort by various units at the university to put in practice its principles of service to students and other relevant stakeholders. Read more
ODeL in the Global South: Opportunities in times of volatility and ambiguity
Ask any 21st-century citizen what they consider the defining characteristic of contemporary society, and “uncertainty” will likely be part of the answer. Yet, aware of the potential within uncertainty, Unisa has incorporated the positive side of the concept – the opportunities it brings – into its chosen theme for the 2023 Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Hybrid Conference. Read more
Honoured for meaningful Africa-centred research
Humbled and grateful to have received a B1-rating by the National Research Foundation, Professor Jimi Adesina, DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Social Policy, remarks that the rating validates his commitment to enhance African ontology in his scholarship. Read more
Zimbabwe alumni mobilise to support their alma mater and communities
Despite facing financial constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zimbabwe alumni are committed to assisting fellow graduates and participating in community upliftment projects. Read more
Record-breaking scholar recognised for outstanding inventions
“Application of knowledge and utilising South Africa’s natural resources such as solar and thermal energy satisfy me,” says Professor Lukas Snyman, recipient of the Recognition for Intellectual Property Applications awarded at Unisa’s recent 12th annual Research and Innovation Awards. Read more
Moloantoa graduates with 25 distinctions
Palesa Moloantoa recently graduated with a Bachelor of Consumer Science. Beaming joyfully for her daughter's academic excellence, Joyce Moloantoa shared that Palesa got 25 distinctions out of 30 modules—an achievement her daughter said was inspired by her. Read more
UNESCO chair receives advanced science equipment
The UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology (U2ACN2) received X-ray photo electron spectroscopy (XPS) equipment in 2022, which was donated by Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Canada. Read more
Unisa NSRC members pledge support for fund-raising campaign to reduce student debt
Student debt levels globally and locally have reached alarming levels. As a result, many students are marginalised as they remain in the university system and cannot register or progress to the next level. Some are not able to graduate and exit the university system. The Unisa Foundation and NSRC call for support from students, staff, alumni and donors. Read more
Empowered to continue upholding academic integrity
Humbled by the Women in Research: Emerging Researcher Award that she received at the recently held 12th Unisa Research and Innovation Awards ceremony, Dr Mpho-Entle Modise, describes it as a token that empowers her academic and research journey. Read more
Taking ideas to the next level through the Inhlanyelo Hub Ideation Programme
The reality of changing the mindset from being employed to becoming an employer is an essential driver in growing entrepreneurial ventures amongst Unisa students. Inhlanyelo Hub hosted an entrepreneurship workshop programme at the Unisa Durban Regional Office on using entrepreneurial tools to develop business ideas and relevant skills to launch and grow a business. Read more
