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Researching shamanism and altered states of consciousness in literature
“The function of mind-altering drugs is to facilitate a momentary escape from mundane reality, to act as a gateway to spiritually inspired revelations, to access suppressed emotions or to help critique the social order”, said Professor Alan Northover of the College of Human Sciences, Department of Afrikaans and Theory of Literature, at his recent inauguration. Read more
Unisa shapes students who inspire communities
Unisa continues to expand illustrious alumni who continue to shape futures in their selfless service to humanity, and one such is Rolland Simpi Motaung, a Master of Commerce in Business Management student. Read more
Revolutionising the future of E-commerce
Unisa recently participated in the Annual Ecom Africa 2023 conference hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to showcase its masters and doctoral programmes to a global audience of prospective students and collaborators. Read more
North Eastern Region's class of '23 marks a historic sesquicentennial
A total of 1 097 Unisans recently received their world-class qualifications at Unisa’s Mbombela office, proudly joining the ranks of Unisa alumni across the world as the university celebrates its historic 150th year of academic excellence. Read more
Freedom Day: People-centred, feminist and Christian-infused leadership examined
In observance of Freedom Day, an online seminar hosted by Unisa’s Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair reflected on what leadership in contemporary South Africa should look like, and what can be gleaned from the past to make the free and socially just South Africa that Chief Albert Luthuli fought and was prepared to die for. Read more
Development through mentorship in the Western Cape Region
The region's Student Mentor Programme is growing apace, and has once again equipped a new crop of volunteers with invaluable skills to serve them on their journey to success. Read more
Groundwork for Unisa's 2023 SRC election
Chairperson of the IEC, Advocate Saul Makama, had a virtual briefing session with Unisa students and student organisations to discuss the processes and requirements of the upcoming SRC election campaign. Read more
Recognised for producing research that promotes justice and human dignity
Having received the Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research at Unisa’s recent Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony, Prof Puleng Segalo says that the award recognises her endless labour to contribute towards scientific knowledge production and grounding within communities. Read more
Miriam Makeba, a shining example of women's unlimited potential to excel – Minister Dlamini-Zuma
The Miriam Makeba Foundation partnered with the Thabo Mbeki School to host the inaugural Dr Miriam Makeba Memorial Lecture. Among the hundreds that attended the lecture were Mama Abigail Kubeka, Ntate Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse, Dr Sello Galane and Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. Read more
Unisans raise the bar high as SABC Board members
Recently announced by the Presidency, Unisa Chief Financial Officer Khathutshelo Ramukumba and David Maimela, Unisa Director: Executive Support, Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, have been appointed by the South African President, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, to serve as Chairperson and member of the newly appointed SABC Board, respectively. Read more
