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Prestigious ranking places Unisa in the top eight in SA

Unisa continues to make major strides in academic excellence, being featured at the eighth position among the top universities in South Africa in the latest QS World Universities Rankings based on factors such as academic reputation, employment outcomes, international research network, and citation per faculty. (Image credit: QS World University Rankings) Read more

Boost for assistive device access at Unisa

Unisa’s students living with disabilities will enjoy even greater access to information following a new partnership between the university and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Read more

Stunning sustainable art wows at Unisa

Recently unveiled, the Unisa Art Walk Project provides an innovative space for artists to use, reduce, reuse and recycle material to create various types of public artworks, and proves that the arts and sciences can coexist in both space and conceptual imagery. Read more

Unisa Press celebrates 67 of Unisa’s 150 years

The university’s world-class publishing house is 67 years young, and the milestone was recently celebrated at a gathering of various stakeholders as the Press looked back on its proud history. Read more

Corruption: a benefit to the minority against the majority

Unisa recently hosted the 2023 International Anti-Corruption Commemoration Summit to discuss ways of creating solid anti-corruption policies and measures. The Deputy President of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, delivered the keynote address under the theme UNCAC at 20: Uniting the world against corruption. Read more

Postgraduate student numbers show steady growth in Ghana

Unisa is increasing its footprint in West Africa with student numbers in the region having grown to some 290 postgraduate students by the end of 2023. The majority of these students are enrolled for doctoral studies. Read more

Inhlanyelo Hub's Ide8tion Design Thinking Online Course unlocks creativity

In the dynamic landscape of innovation and problem-solving, the 7-week Inhlanyelo Hub's Ide8tion online course kicked off on the 15th of November, 2023. Crafted by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs, the course promises an immersive journey into the realms of ideation.Read more

Unisa renews commitment to capacity building in Ethiopia

During a recent graduation ceremony at Unisa's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, the university and the Ethiopian government renewed their memorandum of agreement for an additional five years. Unisa envisions the centre to become a hub for the Eastern African region. Read more

Unisa students ignite tomorrow’s solutions

Students from Unisa's colleges showcased their groundbreaking and future-driven inventions at the inaugural 12th Research and Innovation Festival, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Read more