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Unisa collaborates with Spanish Embassy to promote internationalisation and the African agenda
As part of her drive to position Unisa as a university that can be counted as a contributor to solutions to the world’s problems, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently met with His Excellency Raimundo Robredo Rubio, Ambassador of Spain in South Africa. Read more
The journey after graduation: A travel advisory
Drawing on her extensive personal experience, Prof Fortunate Silinda recently provided graduates with invaluable advice on important things to bear in mind as they continue down the road of life. Read more
NSTF-South32 Awards beckon as remarkable Unisans progress to the next level
Three prominent Unisans have reached the finals of the 2021/2022 NSTF-South32 Awards. These Unisans were previously nominated in various categories in recognition of their remarkable contribution to science, engineering, technology and innovation. Read more
Reappraising the mission of higher education
Speaking on the global stage during the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said that the university of the future must return to its past in order to rediscover its ontology, epistemology and pedagogy, and that it must be inspired by the past as much as it is by the idea of futures. Read more
Prof Matlakala celebrates International Nurses Day at Kalafong Hospital
Addressing nurses, doctors and staff at the hospital, the Chair of the Department of Health Studies and Director of the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre at Unisa praised health workers’ courageous contribution to improved healthcare amidst Covid-19 and many other challenges. Read more
CHS mentorship initiative in its twelfth year
The College of Human Sciences recently launched the twelfth edition of its highly successful Mentorship Programme, which assists newly appointed academics to improve their standing, while inculcating a culture of hard work, accountability and productivity. Read more
Keeping hope alive and learning how to dance in the rain
Refusing to give up during the darkest time of her life, Riaana Robberts wrote her final exams going through chemotherapy after being diagnosed with aggressive stage-three breast cancer. Read more
Examining King IV in the context of a transformed university
In line with the Vice-Chancellor’s vision for reclaiming and reimagining Africa’s intellectual futures in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Leadership and Transformation hosted a roundtable discussion on 6 April 2022, entitled To what extent does King IV serve the culture of a transformed university? Read more
Towards open online financial education
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Bernadene de Clercq from the Department of Taxation discussed an online initiative that will provide free financial education to those that need it the most – the youth of South Africa. Read more
Linguistics academic scoops NIHSS award
Dr Napjadi Letsoalo was recently awarded the National Institute for the Humanities and Social Sciences award under the category of Best Digital Humanities Collection: Community Engagement. Read more
