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

The National Student Representative Council's Treasurer General, Nokuthula Mathonsi, attended the 2024 Student Leader Global Summit at the University of Pretoria. The event brought together student leaders across the globe to explore strategies for addressing global challenges and to develop skills and knowledge to create a sustainable future. Read more

Student debt is increasing rapidly, leaving many students unable to pay their tuition fees. As a result, they are stuck in the student system for longer periods, unable to graduate and enter the workforce. The Unisa National Students Representative Council (NSRC) is urging the Unisa community to support their campaign to raise funds to address the growing student debt at the university. Read more

Renowned for its commitment to accessible and quality education, Unisa is gaining international recognition for its impactful research. Emerald Publishing, under the SANLIC consortium, recently announced top South African institutions with outstanding research contributions, placing Unisa in position two. Read more

Unisa Library and Information Services recently introduced students and staff to a digital platform offering access to a vast selection of newspapers and magazines from around the world. Read more

Motivated to make a difference, the Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council embarked on a heartfelt initiative to spread hope and dignity to underprivileged schoolgirls by making sanitary towels accessible. Read more

The institution’s College of Human Sciences recently launched its ground-breaking Advancing African Digital Humanities Project. Funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training’s University Capacity Development Programme, the project aims to equip both staff and students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in the field of African digital humanities. Read more