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Unisa VC leads two delegations to prominent South Korean universities
Spearheading this significant collaboration initiative, Prof Puleng LenkaBula will facilitate the exchange of ideas and resources between academia and industry, with a focus on the transformative potential of education within society. Read more
Unisa KZN Region hosts historic Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region hosted the inaugural Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture on 9 October 2023. The event aimed to remember and honour the life and times of Nkwanyana, a former Unisa student leader and the KZN Provincial Secretary of the South African Communist Party. Read more
Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter commits to serving the community
Following the university's vision to be an African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, the Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter has pledged its dedication to the communities surrounding Windhoek. Read more
Transforming to online teaching and learning is an urgent requirement
As august education experts continued to share their experiences and good governance to accelerate effective teaching and learning in African education institutions during the 2nd Regional Model Symposium, the second day of the symposium centred around the adoption of technology in teaching and learning practice as an urgent requirement. Read more
Intensifying teaching and learning practice in African universities
Graced by renowned higher education experts in Africa, the 2nd Regional Model Symposium hosted by Unisa, in partnership with the Namibian College of Open Learning and the Botswana Open University, aimed at, among others, enhancing the quality and credibility of programme offerings and learner support services within a context-bound regional model. Read more
Unisa confers posthumous honorary degree to struggle stalwart Solomon Mahlangu
Unisa recently conferred a degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science (Honoris Causa) posthumously to Solomon Kalushi Mahlangu, a renowned South African freedom fighter, struggle activist and operative of the ANC military wing, Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK). Read more
Unisa honours accounting trailblazer, Sizwe Nxasana
Sizwe Nxasana, one of the most revered South Africans who led an illustrious career and defined the odds to become one of the first black chartered accountants, was conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting Sciences (Honoris Causa) at Unisa. Read more
"Unisa should be lauded for its prudence in recognising the ability of women to lead" – Deputy Chief Justice Maya
Hailed as one of the women who made groundbreaking strides in championing the country's justice system and empowering women in the judiciary and the broader legal profession, Unisa recently conferred Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya with a Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Honoris Causa). Read more
"I am happy to be associated with this great university" - Chief Justice Zondo
During a thrilling #UnisaSpringGraduations ceremony, the university conferred a Doctor of Laws (LLD) (Honoris Causa) on South African Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, recognising his unwavering commitment to justice. Accepting the honourary doctorate, Zondo said: “I am happy to be associated with this great university.” Read more
Refining quality assurance systems in the higher education sector
In partnership with Times Higher Education, Unisa held the University Impact Forum to explore ways to enhance quality education in Africa. Read more