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Unisa programme empowers future leaders through mentorship and growth

The university’s Eastern Cape Region reflects on successfully implementing the Student Mentor Programme. Read more

AI and copyright: Unisa leads dialogue on creativity, ethics, and law

At a recent workshop, Unisa Library and Information Services brought together legal experts, librarians, academics, and students to interrogate a pressing question: Should AI-generated content be protected under copyright law – and if so, how? Read more

Bursary marks the start of a remarkable journey

Born to a disadvantaged background and raised in the Free State, Letty Dineo Stanley overcame the odds when she registered at Unisa and received a Motsepe Foundation Bursary. Read more

Eleven triumphs: A look at Unisa’s latest batch of doctoral graduates

The doctoral graduates celebrated in this article embody resilience and a spirit of determination. Each has a story that uplifts, motivates, and affirms the value of higher education as a tool for personal and societal transformation. Read more

Unisa KZN launches Library Book Club with a call to read, reflect, and rise

In celebration of Youth Month, the region, in collaboration with the Department of Information Science and the National Student Representative Council, launched the Unisa Library KwaZulu-Natal Book Club – an initiative aimed at restoring the culture of reading, storytelling, and youth empowerment in indigenous languages, particularly isiZulu. Read more

Getting back up and trying again is what counts

Having written matric three times, Sizwe Andries Moloi was no stranger to adversity. He left those disappointments behind and recently graduated with a BSc Honours in Environmental Management at Unisa. This qualification places him in a favourable position to serve in positions in South Africa and on the global stage. Read more

Unisa Midlands celebrates the resilience and achievements of graduates

The Unisa Midlands Region Autumn graduation ceremony was deeply emotional for many of the graduates. It marked an exciting celebration for families, friends, and guests who gathered to honour their achievements. Read more

Gauteng RSRC graduates make their mark

They led with passion and studied with purpose. Now, they rise in cap and gown – not just as graduates, but as symbols of what is possible when leadership meets perseverance. Read more

Seasoned Durban University of Technology scholar obtains another Unisa degree

Professor Livingstone Makondo's thirst for academic achievement shows no sign of slowing down. In June 2025, he once again graduated from Unisa, this time earning a Bachelor of Laws degree. Read more