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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
Unisan humanitarian awarded honorary doctorate
Shamila Ramjawan has been recognised for her efforts to promote menstrual health and hygiene by the Global International Alliance, an organisation that works with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women to make a difference in the world. Read more
From postgrad student assistant to chair of department
Dr Nthabiseng Violet Moraka, a black feminist researcher who heads the Department of Business Management, attests to the opportunities the university gave her to complete her PhD at age 33 and become one of Unisa’s youngest CoDs.
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Highly cited ODL scholar has influence on many fronts
Prof Paul Prinsloo joins the prestigious Unisa Million Rand Club with an eye-wateringly large grant from a consortium of European foundations to research the question: How is secondary-level schooling being refigured through digital technology in different regions of the world and in what ways are these changes reproducing, exacerbating or alleviating in/equality? Read more