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Unisa and Makerere University sign strategic collaboration agreement
Unisa and Makerere University, the largest and oldest higher learning institution in Uganda, have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on teaching, learning and community engagement. Read more
Unisa VC celebrates the resilience of African women at Uganda’s oldest university
Speaking at Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, Professor Puleng LenkaBula shared her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to shape the continent’s future and its position in the world. Read more
Unisa VC appointed for second term, looks back on the 2024 academic year
As the university concluded its 2024 academic agenda at the annual year-end ceremony, the reappointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, signifies the continued commitment of academic excellence and innovation towards the next 150 years and beyond. Read more
Unisa to partner with Government to tackle water, energy and infrastructure challenges
Following a recent visit by a ministerial delegation, Unisa is set to partner with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure in addressing the country's water, energy and infrastructure challenges while contributing to the development of young professionals. Read more
Unisa website crowned best of the best in South Africa
Beating the likes of FNB and Sassa, the university's corporate website took top honours in the Best Designed and Accessible Website category at the .za Awards Ceremony, an annual event that recognises stakeholders who excel in advancing the growth and resilience of the .za namespace. Read more
Unisa Innovation Festival 2024 ends on a high note
On the final day of a highly vibrant and successful festival, Innovation Challenge winners were announced and celebrated as exceptional talent dedicated to reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures. Read more
Lady Justice Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu headlines 2024 Unisa Founders Lecture
Themed The role of women in delivering justice in Africa: Passive or active agents? Lady Justice Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu, the first woman in Ethiopian history to become the President of that country's Federal Supreme Court, highlighted the plight of African women and children at the 2024 Unisa Founders Lecture. Read more
Chronicle of a serial innovator and entrepreneur
Rapelang Rabana, the CEO and founder of Rekindle Learning, recently shared invaluable insights into the role of technology in breaking constraints at the Unisa Innovation Festival 2024. Read more
"Transformation requires intention"
Speaking at the first day of Unisa's much-anticipated Innovation Festival 2024, Dr Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, highlighted the critical role that partnerships with higher institutions and student-led initiatives could play in tackling societal issues such as unemployment and poverty. Read more
Iconic South Africans honoured by Unisa
The late Ruth First, Justice Albie Sachs and other South African greats were recently recognised at the Chancellor's Calabash awards for demonstrating exceptional courage, leadership and dedication in their fight against oppression and injustice. Read more
