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Unisa donation will improve science education at Lebogang Secondary School
As part of its engaged scholarship initiatives, Unisa's Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability recently donated a human skeleton and 10 multi-meter devices for monitoring water quality to Lebogang Secondary School, thus contributing towards improving the quality of science education in the school. Read more
Unisa symposium focuses on water quality challenges and solutions
Against the backdrop of increasing concerns about water quantity and quality in South Africa, the College of Human Sciences recently hosted a symposium themed Water Quality in South Africa, examining, among others, the impact of acid mine drainage and its treatment. Read more
Pioneering positive change in the university
Dakalo Monyai is pioneering the Academic Career Building Programme piloted by Unisa's Talent Management unit. The programme aims to assist aspiring academics from support departments within the university. Read more
Exemplary leadership sees Mbatha graduate
Deputy Secretary of the Unisa Mpumalanga Regional SRC Nomfundo Mbatha takes leadership prowess to the next level by obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree. Mbatha is also a National Executive Committee member of SAUS and the Secretary General of the Unisa College of Education Association. Read more
College of Law hosts its Annual Spring Conference
This year marks nine years since the inaugural launch of the Spring Law Conference hosted by the College of Law. The conference promises to be a festival of ideas with a solid lineup of speakers, including Zwelinzima Vavi, Nelvis Qekema and Advocate Muzi Sikhakhane SC. Read more
A library without walls
Mathews Kokong, Midlands Regional Director, recently met with staff and students at the Rustenburg library to encourage student support and to think of ways to enhance the accessibility of the library to students. Read more
Together we can make a difference
Unisa Foundation has partnered with the School-Days programme to make giving towards student bursaries easy and part of daily living. Read more
"Teaching is my calling" - BEd graduate
Studying her way towards a professional teaching degree and a permanent post, recent graduate Sanele Dlamini is the embodiment of the zeal and tenacity that make Unisans great. Read more
PanSALB recognition for African languages academic
It was a double celebration for Dr Samuel Makgai who, having graduated with a PhD in October, learnt that he was awarded second prize in the Pan South African Language Board Literature Awards. Read more
Unisan shares DNA expertise at the United Nations
At the recent 2022 Science Summit of the United Nations General Assembly 77 in the United States, Prof Ntanganedzeni Mapholi spoke about AfricaBP’s efforts to utilise DNA methods to improve the future of biodiversity and agriculture production across Africa. Read more
