News & Events

Unisa launches Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies

In a significant step towards promoting gender equality and addressing pressing issues related to gender and sexuality, the College of Human Sciences at Unisa has unveiled its newly established Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies. Read more

Embracing knowledge systems in the higher education space

Themed Pursuing excellence in performance, the Unisa Teaching, Learning, Community Engagement and Student Support Portfolio held its Teaching and Learning Summit aimed at fostering a shared understanding of the portfolio's strategic direction and creating a framework of action. Read more

Midlands region hosts impactful open day

As part of its effort to provide excellent and accessible customer service, the Unisa Midlands region recently held an open day to allow current and prospective students to engage with various colleges on issues relating to the 2024 application process, admission requirements, and available bursaries. Read more

‘Unisa Radio laid the foundation of my career’

Media personality, Thabo Baloyi, affirms that his Unisa BA: Communication Science qualification and the experience gained at the university's radio station shaped his understanding of current affairs, and served as a launchpad for a career in news radio. Read more

Strengthening bonds and empowering change

The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted an alumni Women's Day breakfast in Bloemfontein. The event inspired alumni to drive meaningful change, showcased their dedication and affirmed their role as torchbearers of hope and positive change. Read more

Remembering Prof Kgomotso Masemola

Professor Edith Dinong Phaswana shares a moving tribute to the former Executive Dean of the College of Human Sciences at Unisa, Professor Kgomotso Masemola. She says Masemola will be remembered as a world-renowned erudite scholar, a highly sophisticated academic, a prolific author, and a world-class pan-African theorist. Read more

Your health is your wealth: Campus Health Clinic encourages cancer screening

In commemoration of Women's Month, The Unisa Campus Health Clinic invited staff members to a gender-related cancer screening initiative held at the Muckleneuck Campus. The initiative aimed to promote the well-being of Unisa staff and students. Read more

Unisa hosts MoodleMoot Africa 2023

Unisa, in collaboration with the Open University of Tanzania and other key stakeholders, is hosting the first MoodleMoot Africa conference to discuss innovations that support academic projects across the continent, including student-centric technologies driven by 4IR and artificial intelligence. Read more

Unisa alumni empowered to strengthen postgraduate education

Unisa alumni have answered the call to give back to their alma mater, undergoing comprehensive supervisory training to become mentors and guides for postgraduate students. Discover how this initiative shapes the future of education at Unisa and fosters a strong bond between the university and its accomplished alumni community. Read more