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Unisa @ 150: Harnessing the power of 4IR for outstanding student support
Having grown from being an examining body in 1873 to a university that has fully embraced open, distance and e-learning, Unisa is now, in 2023, more attuned to student needs than ever before. This was the central message at a Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning webinar celebrating the university’s 150th anniversary. Read more
An examination of the violation of human rights on social media
Social media can be a positive tool for the society and its users at large. However, a lack of accountability and compliance with community standards threaten human rights, writes Shatadi Phoshoko, Secretary-General of Unisa's NSRC. Read more
150 years of unlocking futures and potentials
Unisa graduates testify to the institution’s teaching modality, which gave them the necessary grit to withstand obstacles, including the Covid-19 pandemic, further fortifying their resilience to fulfil their long-term goal of graduating. Read more
Disciplined student leader lauded for academic success
Siyabonga Lushaba, Chairperson of the Gauteng RSRC, completed his LLB degree within the minimum time while also dealing with extensive leadership duties. Unisans in the university’s Gauteng region recognise his academic achievement as a big milestone not only for his career, but also for future student leaders. Read more
Unisa alumni in Gqeberha come together to create new networking opportunities
Unisa alumni in Gqeberha are on a mission to strengthen their community and create more networking opportunities. Read on to learn how graduates are working together to support each other's careers, engage with their community and celebrate the university's 150-year history. Read more
Unisa@150: Scholarly professionalism examined
Inspired by Unisa's 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa's Intellectual Futures, Addis Ababa University's Prof Mulugeta Betre Gebremariam, a Unisa alumnus, penned an article on scholarly professionalism in the context of the university's remarkable journey over the years. Read more
Motivated to change views on environmental concerns
NSRC member Tokollo Mmamaro has joined Unisa’s #CircleOfExcellence by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management, a qualification that will enable her to uphold sustainable practices against non-compliant corporations Read more
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade!
Overcoming adversity was the golden thread in the experiences related by speakers at a recent Unisa event themed "Libraries: telling powerful stories". Read more
Thought leadership is reinforced by education and knowledge
Delighted to join Unisa's #CircleOfExcellence, South African member of parliament and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary General, Honourable Commissar Marshall Dlamini, affirms that education and knowledge enhance thought leadership. Read more
"This achievement means that I have worked hard and earned my crown"
Unisa's Gauteng regional student leader, Sanelisiwe Siyothula, recently obtained a Public Relations Diploma to bridge theory and practice in student leadership. Siyothula's academic achievement tells a story of a township girl who wants to solve the world's communication challenges. Read more
