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Unisa partners with Palabora Mining Company to create research-based solutions
The partnership is aimed at solving engineering problems at the mining company and empowering its employees to access postgraduate studies, making use of the academic and technical support offered by Unisa’s Department of Mining, Minerals and Geomatics Engineering. Read more
New sculpture celebrates the legacy of Unisa’s awesome alumni
Unveiled on 16 March, a new alumni sculpture on prominent display at Unisa’s main campus celebrates 150 years of alumni ambassadorship and showcases the institution’s legacy and global impact. Read more
More robust, student-centric learning environment heads agenda on day two of the PVC Lekgotla
On the second day of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Lekgotla, attendees delved into strategies for optimising student enrolment, streamlining support services and fostering a culture of institutional change. Read more
Unisa makes a double international impact in South Korea
Leading a five-member Unisa delegation, the university’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, recently developed meaningful international collaborative partnerships at, among others, the GEEF 24 conference and the launch of the Yonsei University Institute of African Studies. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub Drone Divas make flight history, first cohort graduates
The first cohort of the Inhlanyelo Hub Drone Divas's were awarded their certificates for participating in the programme, in a special inaugural certification ceremony, aimed not only to recognise their achievements, but in addition, to underscore Inhlanyelo Hub's unwavering commitment to empowering women in technology. Read more
Unisa bids farewell to former Council Chairperson, James Maboa
James Maboa, described as a guiding light and a champion of progress, served at various positions within the Unisa Council, leaving behind an indelible legacy. His departure marks the end of an era, but his impact on the university will continue to resonate for years to come. Read more
Father of Namibian democracy remembered at moving memorial hosted by Unisa
Unisa, in collaboration with the High Commission of the Republic of Namibia, recently held a memorial service honouring Dr Hage Geingob, a pivotal figure in Namibia's fight for independence and the nation's third president, who passed away at the age of 84. Read more
Unisa and partners launch exciting collaboration to promote SA languages
Announced at the university's International Mother Language Day celebration, Unisa is partnering with the Puku Foundation and ILIFA in a wide-ranging initiative to promote multilingualism and mother-tongue-based education and research, in addition to preserving and elevating the status of previously marginalised languages in classrooms, higher education institutions and society at large. Read more
Unisa has a bold vision for the next 150 years and beyond
Coinciding with the culmination of the institution's 150th anniversary celebrations and the momentous occasion of the 30th anniversary of our country's democracy, Unisa charted a progressive course for the year and decades ahead at the Official Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Academic Year. Read more
The sky's the limit as Unisa students gain exposure to the latest astronomy research in Japan
Distinguished Unisa scholar, Prof James Chibueze, an internationally renowned astronomy expert, recently secured funding that enabled students in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology to gain exposure to cutting-edge radioastronomy and astrophysics developments at Kagoshima University in Japan. Read more