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Empowering inclusive education: The role of ARCSWiD at Unisa

A recent workshop successfully fostered a deeper understanding of Unisa's Advocacy Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities services and ensuring that staff can provide adequate support to all students. Read more

Breaking barriers

Busisiwe Decosta, a Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching graduate, says her journey at Unisa has been a remarkable adventure filled with challenges, triumphs and invaluable lessons. Despite the challenges that tried to disrupt her academic journey, her goal was always to strive for excellence. Read more

From campus to courtroom: Navigating law school at Unisa

Hazra Moosa, a Unisa Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate, started a journey in law that was both daunting and exhilarating. One of her proudest moments was winning first place in the Unisa Regional Moot Court competition for two consecutive years. Achievements like these fuelled her passion for law and filled her family with pride. Read more

A first for the university: Unisa to host 3rd National Postdoctoral Fellowship Research Forum

From 3 to 5 July 2024, Unisa will, for the very first time, host the annual National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum. This prestigious three-day event will see a gathering of eminent scholarly voices who will discuss alternative approaches towards optimising the postdoctoral research experience at South African research institutions. Read more

From trolley collector to media guru: Ngcayisa's journey of lifelong learning

Renowned media personality, entrepreneur and two-time Unisa graduate, Luphumlo Ngcayisa, affectionately known as Lupi, shares how Unisa's ODeL model helped him achieve his academic goals while working in various public and private industries. Read more

From trolley collector to media guru: Ngcayisa's journey of lifelong learning

Renowned media personality, entrepreneur and two-time Unisa graduate, Luphumlo Ngcayisa, affectionately known as Lupi, shares how Unisa's ODeL model helped him achieve his academic goals while working in various public and private industries. Read more

Determination, dedication and development: the three Ds that brought academic success

Take the income from a small business, add NSFAS support, and mix with laser-like focus on objectives. The result, in the case of new graduate Justice Maluleka, is a passport to a promising future in the form of a BA in Education from Unisa. Read more

Unisa Cape Town alumni support Elswood Secondary School

A visit to the school served to introduce learners to the opportunities offered by the university, to express alumni support and encouragement for the upcoming matriculation examinations, and to serve as motivation for the learners to invest in their future. Read more

Alumnus recognised for distinguished research

Professor Kaitano Dube, a groundbreaking researcher in the field of ecotourism, recently received the Unisa Principal's Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research. Read more