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Unisan appointed chairperson of the NSFAS board

Dr Karen Stander of the College of Economic and Management Sciences has been appointed chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in her career, as she works towards advancing student empowerment and building a sustainable future for South Africa's learners. Read more

Unisa academic elected to global leadership role

Prof Annemarie Davis from the College of Economic and Management Sciences is making waves on the global stage, championing African scholarship in the field of strategic management. Her election to a prestigious leadership role signals a growing recognition of diverse perspectives in academia. Read more

Leading with empathy and integrity

Driven by a calling to serve with empathy and integrity, Prof Kgaugelo Boya's approach to leadership in the Department of Business Management prioritises student and staff empowerment and growth. With an impressive academic background, his leadership is rooted in humility and a genuine commitment to shaping future leaders. Read more

Exploring the role of AI in higher education and business strategy

The College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) Dean Leadership Session unravelled the transformative power of artificial intelligence in shaping higher education and business strategy. Thought leaders discussed the intricate intersections of AI, economic competitiveness and the future of learning. Read more

Smaller businesses encouraged to think out of the box

Unisa's Western Cape Region recently joined the George Business Chamber in hosting an event aimed at assisting business owners in the region to ensure growth, development and prosperity. Read more

Unisa extends its footprint on the African continent

The Unisa Marketing Directorate attended the 2023 eLearning Africa Conference and Exhibition, with an objective to recruit international students for the university’s postgraduate programmes and other under-subscribed qualifications. Read more

Unisa shapes students who inspire communities

Unisa continues to expand illustrious alumni who continue to shape futures in their selfless service to humanity, and one such is Rolland Simpi Motaung, a Master of Commerce in Business Management student. Read more

Unisa's ODL expert garners global recognition

Prof Paul Prinsloo, an academic from the Business Management Department based in the Unisa College of Economic and Management Sciences, has recently been appointed by a Nigerian open university as a visiting scholar to participate in a vibrant educational project of applying learning analytics in distance education. Read more

Research recognition for two young CEMS academics

Dr Catherine le Roux and Alicia Weber received the Principal’s Award for Excellence in Research at the recent virtual Unisa Research & Innovation Awards Ceremony. Each accepted R15 000 and a certificate. Read more

Online research poses opportunities and ethical challenges

With over 38 million active internet users in South Africa, the research landscape has changed. Current issues were debated at a session on Ethics in the age of technological disruption during the recent Unisa ODeL conference, hosted by CEMS Read more