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Unisa partners with Russian universities to globalise isiZulu
The university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tyumen State University and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, a breakthrough initiative that will see isiZulu taught in Russia, while Russian will be taught at Unisa. Read more
Using sacred text to fight gender and sexuality discrimination
Dr Hanzline R Davids investigates the interpretation and application of biblical texts to stop violence and discrimination against LGBTIQ+ people in Africa Read more
Unisa offers incarcerated women pathways to rehabilitation and integration
In a groundbreaking initiative intended to sow the seeds of change and empowerment, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group, located in the university’s Department of Psychology, recently joined hands with the Department of Correctional Services in hosting a transformative career day exhibition for women serving prison sentences. Read more
Unisa empowers SAPS through a Pastoral Care and Counselling Workshop
The Unisa Department of Philosophy, Practical and Systematic Theology, recently held a transformative pastoral care and counselling workshop for the South African Police Service, fostering emotional and spiritual resilience. Read more
Unisa enters into partnership with De La Salle University
Led by Prof Thinandavha Mashau, the university's College of Human Sciences recently visited De La Salle University in Manila, the Philippines, for a strategic partnership initiative as part of Unisa’s internationalisation and commercialisation agenda. Read more
Decolonial thought leader takes centre stage at Unisa’s 11th Decoloniality Summer School
Themed Fanon Beyond Fanon: Living Decoloniality – Language, Identity, and Aesthetics, the 11th edition of the Unisa Decoloniality Summer School analysed Frantz Fanon's theories and ideologies on anti-colonialism, apartheid and imperialism in the third-world. Read more
Theological education engaging justice and inclusion
Practical theologian, Prof Marilyn Naidoo, pioneers theological education that is engaging, critical, liberating and humanising. Read more
Unisa hosts festival in support of marginalised languages
Earlier this year, the College of Human Sciences took the university's Language Festival on the road, raising awareness of and fostering enthusiasm for indigenous languages among rural learners and educators. Read more
Conference a platform for critically engaging with indigenous knowledge-making
Esteemed scholars from various universities around the world gathered in Cape Town to attend the 4th International Conference on Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Practices, co-hosted by Unisa. Read more
A remarkable journey of ambition, transformation and leadership in psychology
Once told that psychology was too difficult a field, Unisa's Dr Harold Ncongwane transformed from a radio presenter with big dreams into a pioneering force shaping the future of healthcare and education in South Africa Read more
