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Unisa honours history makers

The university recently recognised the sacrifices and leadership of its alumni and remarkable individuals who shaped the country's history in their advocacy for freedom and inclusion at the Chancellor's Calabash Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Read more

Unisa students scoop third place at national beer brew challenge

Students from Unisa's College of Science, Engineering and Technology were recently recognised for their award-winning African Wild Ale beer at the Intervarsity Brewing and Tasting Challenge 2023. Read more

Unisa's research excellence confirmed by global ranking

The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2024 by Subject reveals that Unisa has improved its research quality through citation impact from a previous score of 29.3 to 50.5. This is testament to the institution's increasing contribution to the sum of human knowledge to expand the boundaries of understanding, irrespective of discipline. Read more

Enriching the legacy of giving

In a remarkable act of generosity, Unisa alumni came together to pay the outstanding tuition fees of 125 deserving graduates who have now joined a community of close to a million individuals spread across 154 countries. Read more

Never too young to lead — Gauteng MEC graduates at Unisa

Lebogang Maile, a member of the younger generation of liberation activists who cut their political teeth at a critical moment in South Africa’s history, will graduate at Unisa with an LLB on 31 October. Read more

Unisa’s free library initiative an oasis of calm amidst information overload

In a world where the rapid pace of life often leaves little room for leisurely pursuits, especially ones that are kind to the mind, the recently launched Book Bungalow at Unisa’s Cape Town Campus Library is a unique endeavour aimed at creating a haven for reading enthusiasts within the university community. Read more

Fly our national sporting colours on Fridays

The temperature is reaching boiling point as World Cup fever rages across Unisa’s campuses – here’s YOUR chance to show your support for our heroes in green. Read more

Preserving the legacy of an inimitable media giant

Speaking at the 13th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture hosted by the National Press Club, in partnership with Unisa and the Qoboza family, keynote speaker Sandile Memela, a seasoned journalist and communication expert, affirmed that Percy Qoboza was an enemy of the apartheid regime as he was unapologetically vocal and upheld moral journalism. Read more

Unisans celebrate spring with hard-won qualifications

More than 700 qualifications were recently conferred during the first of Unisa’s Eastern Cape’s spring graduation ceremonies, testimony to the resilience, hard work, and dedication of every single graduate. Read more