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Unisa attains second position among SA universities for research excellence
Renowned for its commitment to accessible and quality education, Unisa is gaining international recognition for its impactful research. Emerald Publishing, under the SANLIC consortium, recently announced top South African institutions with outstanding research contributions, placing Unisa in position two. Read more
Unisa Western Cape staff shine at two international conferences
Motivated to make a difference, the Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council embarked on a heartfelt initiative to spread hope and dignity to underprivileged schoolgirls by making sanitary towels accessible. Read more
Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium seeks to demystify misconceptions about expectations and research in the CNAs
A globally renowned scholar in 4IR will share his views during the inaugural Catalytic Niche Area (CNA) Symposium from 14 to 15 August at the Muckleneuk Campus. The CNAs are a strategic Unisa priority, but the implementation and take-up have been slower than expected. Read more
Unisan's input key to successful National Risk Report
Risk specialist Kedibone Thantsha's in-depth expertise in the higher education sector was instrumental to the success of the 2024/25 National Risk Report published by the Institute of Risk Management South Africa. Read more
Unisans commemorate Mandela Day with the elderly
The Engaged Scholarship Project Team of the Department of Health Studies recently visited A re Aganeng Old Age Home to commemorate Mandela Day on 18 July 2024 with the elderly, in the spirit of 67 Minutes for Mandela. Read more
Open opportunities for women in the drone industry as Drone Divas continue on their journey
Inhlanyelo Hub's women drone pilots who obtained the Beyond Visual Line of Sight qualification recently embarked on an intensive five-day bootcamp to develop a minimum viable product, leveraging their newly acquired skills. Read more
Unisa launches unique digital humanities initiative
The institution’s College of Human Sciences recently launched its ground-breaking Advancing African Digital Humanities Project. Funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training’s University Capacity Development Programme, the project aims to equip both staff and students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of African digital humanities. Read more
Unisan appointed psychologist for Team South Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Dr Koketjo Tsebe has served in various sporting codes, including as team psychologist for Banyana Banyana at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She brings an immense wealth of knowledge from her academic prowess and vast practical expertise to ensure that SA's Olympic Team performs optimally on the global stage. Read more
Unisa honours Dr OK Matsepe's enduring legacy
In commemorating this revered figure in the realm of indigenous language and literary work, Unisa reaffirmed its dedication to nurturing African scholarship and promoting linguistic diversity, thus illuminating paths of cultural understanding for years to come. Read more
Great strides towards concretising Unisa-PMC partnership
Following the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the university and the Palabora Mining Company earlier this year, PMC employees were recently assisted in enrolling for undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications at the institution. Read more