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"I owe everything to Unisa and my late supervisor's priceless mentoring"
These are the words of Dr Stefani Chabwera, as he paid tribute to his late doctoral supervisor, Dr Truelove Mkhwanazi from the College of Education, who passed away before he graduated. Read more
Meet the youngest NRF Y2-rated Associate Professor of Mathematics Education in South Africa
A trailblazer at 31, the College of Education's Prof Hlamulo Mbhiza holds a number of firsts and was also recipient of the 2023 Principal’s Award for Research Excellence. Read more
Determination, dedication and development: the three Ds that brought academic success
Take the income from a small business, add NSFAS support, and mix with laser-like focus on objectives. The result, in the case of new graduate Justice Maluleka, is a passport to a promising future in the form of a BA in Education from Unisa. Read more
Defying the odds: Delia Bester's inspiring journey to academic success
Despite being born with a rare condition causing brittle bones, Delia Bester's disability never hindered her determination to become a teacher. Delia's journey is a testament to resilience and the power of self-belief. Read more
"My journey as a 28-year-old PhD student and educator"
Speaking on Future Club Radio during Youth Month, Carlo Daniels, a dedicated lecturer and academic at Unisa, shared his unique journey and passion for promoting education as a tool for personal growth and societal change. Read more
A response to the reading crisis: Enhancing language teaching by integrating technology
The most recent Progress in International Reading Literacy Study revealed that 81% of Grade 4 learners in South Africa could not read for meaning in any language. Because of this, the EFAL engaged scholarship team from the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies in CEDU recently offered in-service training over three days for intermediate and senior phase teachers. Read more
Unisa strengthens partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning
In his meeting with the university's executive management team, Prof Peter Scott, President of the Commonwealth of Learning, emphasised the importance of deepening and strengthening collaborative bonds with open and distance eLearning institutions such as Unisa. Read more
Hard work earns Chawane a Bachelor of Education degree (Cum Laude)
Zamekile Mukelisiwe Chawane of Mkhuhlu township, Mpumalanga, adopted the principles of working hard and staying focused during her studies. As a result, she earned herself a Bachelor of Education dCum Laude), awarded at the Unisa Autumn 2024 Graduations held in Mbombela. Read more
Petrol attendant becomes first graduate in the family
Unisa has, for 150 years, made access to education possible for all. Access to education through Unisa continues to be a fundamental tool for development and increased prosperity for many. This is particularly true in the case of Masutane Othilia Sebetha, a 38-year-old wife, mother of three, firstborn and a breadwinner who is the first to graduate in her family. Read more
Rector of the University of Cienfuegos addresses Unisa conference
Under the leadership of Prof Velisiwe Gasa, Unisa's College of Education (CEDU) recently hosted its signature interdisciplinary conference on Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research, featuring a keynote address by Dr Orquidea Urquiola Sánchez. Read more