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Unisa cares for the elderly
The CA600 team from the Department of Health Studies in the College of Human Sciences recently visited the Centurion Care for the Aged in Olievenhoutbosch as part of their engaged scholarship key performance area mandate. Read more
A university committed to building social cohesion
Unisa is committed to supporting social prosperity and growth in the local, national and international communities in which it operates. A certificate ceremony recently took place at Gauteng Region’s Ekurhuleni Service Centre, honouring women who attended classes and received training in various skills. Read more
Unisa publishes its 6th Communication on Engagement Report
Unisa, a signatory to the United Nation's Global Compact (UNGC), has published its sixth Communication on Engagement Report, which reaffirms the commitment of the institution to incorporate UNGC principles in its strategy, culture and day-to-day operations. Read more
Team CA80 visits Mahonisi village
As part of their community engagement project, the Department of Health Studies' team CA80 visited Mahonisi village in Limpopo to raise awareness and tackle the high teenage pregnancy rate in the area. Read more
Driven to break language barriers in higher education
According to Prof Stanley Madonsela, incorporating African languages in teaching and learning is tied intrinsically to a sense of belonging linked to society and its values. Read more
Examining the impact of the 4IR on South African cultures
For Dr Beryl Xaba, the spread of the Fourth Industrial Revolution should not lead young people to forget their cultural roots and heritage. Read more
CODeL message taken to the Eastern Cape
Unisa recently pulled out all the stops at open days in the province to empower and assist students to make informed decisions about their studies at a Comprehensive, Open and Distance e-Learning institution. Read more
In conversation with Unisa’s Chancellor
Speaking at a well-attended engagement with students and diplomats, Dr Thabo Mbeki encouraged the audience to support and sustain the country’s development and touched on a number of topical issues, including the energy crisis and the National Development Plan. Read more
Reimagining excellence in academic projects
In collaboration with Botswana Open University, Unisa hosted a Regional Model Symposium where esteemed experts from various higher education institutions, especially around the African continent, shared unique expertise and their institutions’ experiences and good governance. Read more
Turning the page: In conversation with Jessica Lynn
The Institute of Gender studies recently hosted Jessica Lynn, who shared her personal transgender journey during a webinar in which she movingly discussed transitioning, Read more
