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Unisa is a driver of teaching and learning empowerment
As it continues to shape and reclaim Africa’s intellectual futures, Unisa contributes immensely to an improved education system in South Africa and towards the National Development Plan 2030, thus the Sustainable Development Goals more so of equitable and equal education. Read more
Unisa expert shares glimmer of hope in SA's energy crisis
Following the vision of Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, the university is positioning itself as a centre of expert knowledge in sustainable energy solutions. In this news feature, Prof Mbuyu Sumbwanyambe from CSET points out a glimmer of hope towards South Africa’s energy crisis. Read more
Unisan appointed by International Council on Archives (ICA)
Prof Ngoako Marutha’s career proves that your background doesn’t define you – through hard work and dedication, you can achieve anything in life. He started his career as a trainer of German shepherd security dogs and has progressed to a full professor in information science. Read more
Reflections on theory and practice in African international relations
Prof Anthonie van Nieuwkerk recently delivered his inaugural lecture, highlighting the urgent task for African intellectuals to review, reflect and provide analysis and recommendations to African leaders on what could be done to strengthen the African position in global affairs. Read more
The significance of post-digital theory in education examined
As part of Unisa's continuous endeavour towards reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures through internationalisation, one of the main themes in its 150th anniversary year, the institution hosted highly esteemed scholar Prof Petar Jandrić, from Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Croatia, as part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme. Read more
"Unisa is an environment for growth and opportunities"
Media personality Luyolo Mkalipi, a former Unisa Radio volunteer and alumnus, urges the university to continue providing learning opportunities to its communities. In this #Unisa150Stories article, he shares how the practical experience gained at Unisa Radio presented him with new career opportunities. Read more
Towards ending female genital mutilation by 2030
Marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Unisa's Institute for Gender Studies reaffirmed its solidarity with and support of the campaign against this form of gender-based violence. Read more
Unisa and University of Oldenburg collaboration delivers a new crop of advanced ODeL experts
Unisa staff members who have successfully completed the rigorous course in Advanced Studies in Online Teaching and Learning, jointly provided by Unisa and the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg, were presented with certificates at Unisa's recent academic opening ceremony. Read more
New research chair at Unisa to address the national energy crisis
Prof Adedayo Yusuff from Unisa’s Department of Electrical Engineering has recently been awarded the DSI/NRF - Sasol Research Chair in Energy and Power Systems Modelling which will set out to ensure sustainable human capacity development and knowledge creation in energy and power system modelling. Read more
Upbeat reaction to historic academic opening
Unisa students and staff share their views of the academic opening of 2023, the year in which the university celebrates 150 years of impacting lives. Read more
