A second-to-none Unisa scientist, Professor Vhahangwele Masindi, was recently bestowed the Award of the Order of Mapungubwe in Bronze by the President of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, for his exceptional contribution to the field of environmental sciences focusing on water issues in South Africa and globally. Read more

Addressing the exclusion of TVET college graduates from the workforce through a unique platform connecting homeowners to skilled artisans has earned Noncedo Ngebulana top spot in the Innovation Challenge, hosted by Unisa’s Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation. Read more

Unisa alumnus and former staff member, Advocate Percy Mthombeni, attests that being a human rights activist and passionate about representing vulnerable people, Unisa contributed to his law career by instilling relevant qualities. Read more

As Unisa marks 150 years of academic excellence, the institution’s 2023 Research and Innovation Week, to be held from 15 to 19 May, will feature some of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from the eight Unisa colleges, the Graduate School of Business Leadership, and the Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs. Read more

Student debt levels globally and locally have reached alarming levels. As a result, many students are marginalised as they remain in the university system and cannot register or progress to the next level. Some are not able to graduate and exit the university system. The Unisa Foundation and NSRC call for support from students, staff, alumni and donors.Read more

Unisa continues to expand illustrious alumni who continue to shape futures in their selfless service to humanity, and one such is Rolland Simpi Motaung, a Master of Commerce in Business Management student. Read more

The region’s Student Mentor Programme is growing apace, and has once again equipped a new crop of volunteers with invaluable skills to serve them on their journey to success.Read more

Chairperson of IEC, Advocate Saul Makama, had a virtual briefing session with Unisa students and student organisations to discuss the processes and requirements of the upcoming SRC election campaign.Read more

Presenting the university’s 2023 Research and Innovation Awards in its milestone 150th year of excellence, Unisa feted the institution’s world-class researchers and innovators who contribute to the global public good. Read more