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Unisa's ICT guru crowned Public Sector CIO of the Year
Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, Unisa's Chief Information Officer and Vice-Principal of Information and Communication Technology, was recently named Public Sector CIO of the Year at the 2025 CIO Awards for her impactful contributions to the country's digital transformation journey and future. Read more
Unisa alumni inspire Elswood Secondary School learners to strive for excellence
Members of the Unisa Cape Town Alumni Chapter and the Western Cape Regional Office recently visited Elswood Secondary School in Cape Town as part of an outreach initiative aimed at motivating learners and promoting access to higher education. Read more
Unisa strengthens collaborative ties with major Chinese university
The university's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, in collaboration with the Directorate of Internationalisation and Partnerships, recently hosted a high-level delegation from Shandong Agricultural University. Read more
Unisa empowers Mogale City staff for career growth
The university's Gauteng Region, in collaboration with the Recognition of Prior Learning Division, recently hosted an insightful information session on recognition of prior learning at the Krugersdorp Library. Read more
Unisa collaborates with key South African investigative body
The university's College of Accounting Sciences has reached an important milestone with the conclusion of the preparatory phase for the new Master of Accounting Sciences programme, developed in partnership with the Special Investigating Unit. Read more
Unisa strengthens ties with the accounting profession
The university's College of Accounting Sciences recently reaffirmed its commitment to professional collaboration and academic excellence during a stakeholder engagement breakfast. Read more
Unisa student to present groundbreaking research on AI and climate change at Dubai conference
Phathutshedzo Mundalamo, a master's student in Environmental Management, has been invited to present her research at the prestigious International Conference on AI and Data Science Applications and Advances. Read more
Unisa hosts first consultative meeting of university council chairpersons
Convened by Dr Dan Mosia, Unisa Council Chairperson, the inaugural meeting of representatives of fifteen South African public university councils focused on establishing a national forum that aims to strengthen governance practices, enhance oversight, foster legislative engagement and establish a structured platform for sharing expertise across institutions. Read more
Readiness and accessibility: Are we truly ready?
Against the backdrop of Disability Rights Awareness Month, Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation reflects on significant gaps in infrastructure and societal attitudes that remain around accessibility and readiness in South Africa. Read more
Unisa PhD graduate rises with dignity, and proudly lives with equity
As Unisa celebrates inclusion and equality for all its students and staff during Disability Rights Awareness Month, the journey of Dr La-Portia Mahlangu-Matjila is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and unwavering support. Read more
