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From trials to triumph: The inspiring odyssey of Unisa’s cum laude twins

Cape Town twins Tamsin and Tarynne van Oordt recently graduated with honours, proudly walking the stage to receive their Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) degrees at the end of an arduous journey with numerous setbacks. Read more

Breaking barriers and empowering women in aviation

Inhlanyelo Hub launched its second cohort of the Drone Divas Programme, a groundbreaking initiative empowering women and promoting gender diversity in the aviation and drone sectors. Participants will receive comprehensive drone piloting, coding, technology development, and manufacturing training. Read more

Inspired by the universe, young Unisa student takes top honours in national art competition

Unisa Bachelor of Arts Honours student Sancia van Niekerk recently won first prize in the University of the Western Cape's prestigious "The Beauty of Astronomy" competition, celebrating the breathtaking intersection of art and astronomy. Read more

Unisa's DITTC champions second edition of Tshwane Higher Education Innovation Challenge

The City of Tshwane, in collaboration with Unisa and other higher education institutions within Tshwane, is launching its second instalment of the Tshwane Higher Education Innovation Challenge, which allows student innovators to win cash prizes by developing solutions to challenges directly impacting service delivery.Read more

"Unisa is a university of choice because of its international recognition and flexibility"

Choosing the right university for a doctorate is a monumental decision. For Dr Bisini Naidoo, Unisa stood out owing to its internationally recognised degrees and its flexible distance learning model, allowing her to study from anywhere. This convenience was essential as it enabled her to pursue her academic goals without uprooting her life. Read more

Unisa Western Cape implements interventions for multiple repeaters

Recognising the need for targeted support, regional academic coordinators conceptualised an initiative targeting modules with high numbers of repeaters, offering a structured “boot camp” approach to assist students in overcoming their academic challenges. Read more

Unisa student leader joins global summit on sustainable leadership

The National Student Representative Council's Treasurer General, Nokuthula Mathonsi, attended the 2024 Student Leader Global Summit at the University of Pretoria. The event brought together student leaders across the globe to explore strategies for addressing global challenges and to develop skills and knowledge to create a sustainable future. Read more

NSRC appeals to Unisa community to support students in need

Student debt is increasing rapidly, leaving many students unable to pay their tuition fees. As a result, they are stuck in the student system for longer periods, unable to graduate and enter the workforce. The Unisa National Students Representative Council (NSRC) is urging the Unisa community to support their campaign to raise funds to address the growing student debt at the university. Read more

Unisa attains second position among SA universities for research excellence

Renowned for its commitment to accessible and quality education, Unisa is gaining international recognition for its impactful research. Emerald Publishing, under the SANLIC consortium, recently announced top South African institutions with outstanding research contributions, placing Unisa in position two. Read more