Unisa’s Student Retention Unit has secured a share of a $6 million grant from the Kresge Foundation, which is aimed at helping universities enhance their efforts in improving student retention and success. Read more
The Women's Day Seminar hosted by the Tshwane Regional Student Representative Council (RSRC) at Unisa's Sunnyside Campus ignited conversations about women's futures, inspiring participants to dream big and carve out their paths. Read more
Unisa's recent visit to Lilongwe, Malawi, was a vibrant and engaging event that showcased the university's dedication to accessible education and community outreach. The event left a lasting impact, inspiring prospective and current students alike. Read more
Unisa's Ethiopian Regional Office teamed up with Inhlanyelo Hub for a dynamic five-day programme in Addis Ababa, featuring a two-day ideation workshop and an engagement dinner with alumni. Attendees explored innovative business ideas, focusing on agriculture, textiles, and more. The workshop also delved into the unique challenges of Ethiopian policies and practices. Read more
Unisa recently celebrated the roof-wetting of a new building that will house the Centre of Excellence in Disabilities, a powerhouse where innovation will thrive, a beacon of collaboration offering transformative support and interventions to empower individuals with disabilities, and a catalyst for profound community impact. Read more
Responding to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s call for partnerships and the institution of working relations through memoranda of understanding with Brazilian universities, a Unisa delegation led by the Executive Dean of the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently set out on a collaboration visit to Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub launched its second cohort of the Drone Divas Programme, a groundbreaking initiative empowering women and promoting gender diversity in the aviation and drone sectors. Participants will receive comprehensive drone piloting, coding, technology development, and manufacturing training. Read more
The City of Tshwane, in collaboration with Unisa and other higher education institutions within Tshwane, is launching its second instalment of the Tshwane Higher Education Innovation Challenge, which allows student innovators to win cash prizes by developing solutions to challenges directly impacting service delivery.Read more
Choosing the right university for a doctorate is a monumental decision. For Dr Bisini Naidoo, Unisa stood out owing to its internationally recognised degrees and its flexible distance learning model, allowing her to study from anywhere. This convenience was essential as it enabled her to pursue her academic goals without uprooting her life. Read more
Recognising the need for targeted support, regional academic coordinators conceptualised an initiative targeting modules with high numbers of repeaters, offering a structured “boot camp” approach to assist students in overcoming their academic challenges. Read more