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Unisa students in Jozini receive support thanks to strong stakeholder relationships
Unisa students and community members in the Jozini Local Municipality received invaluable support with their applications, registrations and funding enquiries thanks to strong stakeholder relationships in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Read more
Reading out loud under the trees
Under the shade of towering trees, with sunlight dancing through the leaves, voices brought stories to life in the open air. This was the scene set by the Waverley Community Library, in partnership with Unisa Library and Information Services, and the City of Tshwane Region 3, jointly celebrating World Read Aloud Day to promote literacy and community engagement. Read more
Unisa's Eastern Cape Region experiences a surge in walk-in applications and registrations
With prospective students eager to apply for the 2025 academic year, Unisa's Eastern Cape regional centres experienced a significant rise in the number of walk-in applications and registrations. Read more
Unisa book launch celebrates visionary African leadership
The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership recently hosted an inspirational evening with Prof Lumkile Wiseman Nkuhlu at the launch of his book Purposeful leadership for Africa in the 21st century as he shared his insights, followed by a book-signing and a networking session. Read more
Unisa SBL CEO provides early insights into the 2025 Budget Speech
Prof Pumela Msweli makes predictions on the upcoming 2025 Budget Speech using historical data from 1994 to 2024 and analysis of previous budget allocations. Read more
Unisa to celebrate silver jubilee of International Mother Language Day
The university’s Directorate: Language Services will host the celebration on 20 February 2025 under the theme Celebrating the roots and the multiplicity of voices of the exponentially multilingual world: The quest to re-centre sense-making in an all-inclusive world. Read more
Unisa colloquium examines BELA
Academic and political experts recently gathered at the university to explore the implications, opportunities and challenges of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. Read more
Unisan appointed chairperson of the NSFAS board
Dr Karen Stander of the College of Economic and Management Sciences has been appointed chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in her career, as she works towards advancing student empowerment and building a sustainable future for South Africa's learners. Read more
Unisa eliminates single-use plastics
As a committed champion of sustainability, Unisa continues to lead the way through executive decisions about discontinuing the use of single-use plastics and polystyrene materials. Read more
Unisa firmly sets its sights on the next 150 years and beyond
Energising the audience at the 2025 Academic Opening Ceremony, which featured an address by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, Prof Puleng LenkaBula said that the university will continue to position itself as a digitally dynamic and technologically advanced institution providing online, affordable and high-quality education. Read more
