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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
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
A dream made reality: Unisa's catalytic niche areas come of age
Introduced in 2021 by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the ten catalytic niche areas that further bolster the institution’s status as a hub of academic excellence have moved from the drawing board to practice and are now firmly embedded in the university’s DNA. Read more
Unisa delegation shines on the world stage at the GSDC 2024
During June, the university left an indelible impression on international delegates through both co-hosting and participating in the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2024 in Thailand, with its 21-strong delegation pulling out all the stops to solidify Unisa’s position as one of the foremost sustainability champions in the global higher education sphere. Read more
Unisa delegation warmly welcomed by the South African Ambassador to Thailand
During their recent participation at the 2024 Global Sustainable Development Congress in Thailand, the Unisa delegation, led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, was hosted at the South African Embassy by the South African Ambassador to that country, His Excellency Darkey Africa. Read more
Macroeconomic maestro Elize Kruger is the BMR/Unisa 2023 Economist of the Year
The winner and runners-up of this prestigious annual competition were announced at a packed event yesterday. Elize Kruger, runner-up in 2022, took top honours, with PSG Wealth's Dawie Klopper and Oxford Economics Africa's Jee-A van der Linde being named as runners-up. Read more
Alumnus recognised for distinguished research
Prof Kaitano Dube, a groundbreaking researcher in the field of ecotourism, recently received the Unisa Principal's Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research. Read more
Unisa Cape Town alumni support Elswood Secondary School
A visit to the school served to introduce learners to the opportunities offered by the university, to express alumni support and encouragement for the upcoming matriculation examinations, and to serve as motivation for the learners to invest in their future. Read more
Unisa students' groundbreaking empowerment project leads to Dubai invitation
Four students from Unisa's College of Economic and Management Sciences have been selected to represent the university at the Middle East and Africa Future Leaders competition in Dubai next January. Their innovative project, TROVE, aims to empower women and youth in the tourism sector and has secured them a spot among the top three finalists in the regional competition. Read more