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Inhlanyelo Hub celebrates rural entrepreneurship development
Inhlanyelo Hub is driving rural entrepreneurship by empowering youth in the Marico Biosphere Reserve with a six-month programme that aims to transform the local community into a hub of economic participation and empowerment. Read more
Unisa leads AI governance conversation at landmark conference
At the 10th Annual Law Conference, Unisa once again affirmed its leadership in the national higher education sector with the presentation of a compelling paper that provided in-depth insights into how artificial intelligence is transforming the education sector, and Unisa’s progress in shaping a fit-for-purpose AI governance policy. Read more
Turnaround victory for Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences
The university is celebrating a significant academic achievement after recording a 51% pass rate in the January 2025 Initial Assessment of Competence examination, administered by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants. This marks a substantial 50% improvement from the previous year’s 34% pass rate. Read more
Human rights and the environment: Preserving our planet
Unisa’s Sustainability Office recently hosted a webinar entitled "Human rights and the environment: Preserving our planet". This ground-breaking event celebrated three important international events: Human Rights Day, Earth Hour and National Water Week. Read more
Building an inclusive economy through Unisa’s B-BBEE engagements
Unisa’s Department of Leadership and Transformation recently hosted an informative seminar on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment to engage Unisans on the associated systems and policies, and to rethink these measures to advance substantive transformation within the university. Read more
SABC shines spotlight on Unisa's Science Campus and the university’s catalytic niche areas
The Morning Live team recently visited the Unisa Science Campus to learn about the university’s wide range of offerings, its exciting catalytic niche areas, and its potential role in providing alternative learning options while addressing the current student uptake crisis. Read more
Unisan elected as PanSALB Deputy Chairperson
Dr Napjadi Letsoalo, Chair of the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages in the College of Human Sciences, has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairperson of the Pan South African Language Board. Read more
A story of language, reading and access during Library Week 2025
Celebrating Library Week 2025, Unisa Library and Information Services spearheaded a series of activities that highlighted its ability to preserve culture, promote inclusivity and provide access to information. Through storytelling, thought-provoking dialogue and the promotion of indigenous languages, Unisa’s libraries demonstrated that they remain central to the building of sustainable, informed and connected communities. Read more
Liberian ministry looks to Unisa for service delivery expertise
High-ranking officials from Liberia's Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs embarked on an educational journey at Unisa to gain vital knowledge and strategies aimed at strengthening and capacitating the Liberian President’s Delivery Unit in tracking and evaluating priority projects. Read more
Powerful memorial lecture celebrates language, identity and cultural resilience
Unisa recently hosted the 6th Annual Dr OK Matsepe Memorial Lecture at its Polokwane Campus, commemorating the legacy of the Sepedi literary giant and his contributions to the preservation of indigenous language, culture and identity. Read more
