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Unisa remains highest contributor to the CA profession in South Africa
SAICA’s release of the ITC results for June 2022 confirms Unisa’s status as a leading university in producing the highest number of black, coloured and Indian candidates who pass the ITC, in addition to being the highest contributor to the CA profession in the country. Read more
Cross-continental collaboration as Unisa, Ethiopian HEIs strengthen existing relations
On 29 August, Unisa will enter into a collaborative agreement with Ethiopia’s Addis Ababa University and the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University with a view to advancing scholarship exchange, cooperation and interaction for the promotion of education, science and research and the African Union Agenda 2063. Read more
From PA to PhD
Starting her career at Unisa as a personal assistant, Dr Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise worked her way up the academic ladder by obtaining a master's degree with distinction and, recently, her doctorate. Read more
An alumni event fit for queens
The Unisa Ekurhuleni Alumni Chapter’s women recently had brunch with Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali Mabhena of the amaNdebele Kingdom, to celebrate Women’s Month. Read more
Unisa Science Engagement Centre shines during National Science Week
The Unisa Science Engagement Centre celebrated National Science Week through a road show that hosted over 200 learners, encouraging them to pursue careers in science, engineering and technology. Read more
Unisa Gauteng Region joins International Mandela Day celebrations
Unisa Gauteng Region, in collaboration with Tirisano Community Projects, joined the nation and the international community in supporting and participating in the celebration of Mandela Day. Read more
Unisa sets the record straight
Following months of inaccurate, negative reporting on Unisa by some media outlets, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and her executive management team took the bull by the horns at a frank and wide-ranging media briefing. Read more
VC chairs ACDE panel discussion articulately
Giving women an authoritative voice, Prof Puleng LenkaBula recently chaired a riveting discussion on higher education's recovery following the Covid-19 pandemic during the proceedings at the African Council of Distance Education's annual board meeting hosted by CAES Executive Dean, Prof Ramagoai Magano. Read more
SAWID holds a solution-guided gathering
The SAWID-UNISA-UN Women held a solution-guided gathering that sought ways to empower women through programmes and partnerships and to seek an end to poverty cycles and gender-based violence. Read more
Sharing African expertise: Unisa, ZOU to collaborate
Unisa and the Zimbabwe Open University have entered into a landmark memorandum of understanding which will see the two ODeL institutions interfacing, sharing and walking together to seek African solutions to societal issues. Read more
