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Launch of transformation book by Unisa challenges scholarship issues
Transforming higher education scholarship after COVID-19 and in the context of the 4th Industrial Revolution, a new book edited by Unisa's Prof Grace Khunou offers perceptions on scholarship and transformation issues in the current educational setting. Read more
Unisa explores collaborative opportunities through cutting-edge 4IR lab
The university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently visited West Coast College in the Western Cape to explore collaborative research opportunities through the cutting-edge Fourth Industrial Revolution laboratory recently established there. Read more
Unisa students reach global finals in risk management challenge
Students from the College of Economic and Management Sciences have secured a place in the global finals of the prestigious Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, and will compete at the RISKWORLD conference in Chicago. Read more
Unisans serve humanity by developing a sustainable community project
A new project conducted in collaboration with three other universities, two of them abroad, sets out to support the balance between multispecies, which involves creating stability in the ecosystem while also offering women affordable disposable nappy and sanitary pad solutions. Read more
Hat-trick of excellence as three Unisans scoop top medical research awards
The South African Medical Research Council has recognised the outstanding contributions to health research of Unisa’s Professors Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana, Lindiwe Zungu and Usisipho Feleni at its prestigious 11th Scientific Merit Awards (image credit: SAMRC). Read more
Unisa partners with Maluti TVET College
The collaboration will contribute towards building an expanded, effective and integrated post-school system as envisaged in the 2013 White Paper for Post-School Education and Training. Read more
Moving forward in higher education: The next 150 years and beyond
Unisa's College of Education recently hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled Resourcing the Futures of Education, which aimed to explore the evolving landscape of higher education. Read more
Unisa offers incarcerated women pathways to rehabilitation and integration
In a groundbreaking initiative intended to sow the seeds of change and empowerment, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group, located in the university’s Department of Psychology, recently joined hands with the Department of Correctional Services in hosting a transformative career day exhibition for women serving prison sentences. Read more
Unisa empowers SAPS through a Pastoral Care and Counselling Workshop
The Unisa Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, recently held a transformative pastoral care and counselling workshop for the South African Police Service, fostering emotional and spiritual resilience. Read more
Unisa hosts digital healthcare experts from FernUniversität in Hagen
The Unisa College of Education hosted digital health experts from FernUniversität in Hagen, Germany, to a digital health seminar, to discuss and explore key insights on digital health systems. The event brought together academics, leaders and experts from various Unisa colleges to discuss the evolving digital healthcare landscape in South Africa and Germany, including other global insights on digital healthcare systems. Read more
