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Adding gold to titanium dental implants to keep patients smiling longer

Ayesha Osman, a Unisa PhD candidate and the 2023 FameLab SA heat winner, is on a research venture to add gold and copper to currently used titanium to form an antibacterial material that can be used for dental implants. Read more

A university that has stood the test of time

At its 150th birthday celebration on 26 June 2023, top echelon leaders in society all lauded Unisa for standing the test of time as an African university in the service of humanity and further noting its unrivalled record of making education accessible for all. Former South African President and Unisa Chancellor, Dr Thabo Mbeki, encouraged the university to continue protecting its identity. Read more

iBig Dayz−Countdown to Unisa's 150th birthday celebration

Monday, 26 June 2023, marks Unisa’s 150th birthday (#Unisa150). Join the festivities in your local campus and regional centres to connect to the main event, which will be held at the Muckleneuk Campus. Read more

College of Accounting Sciences meets rigorous requirements established by the Institute of Internal Auditors

Following its pursuit to keep up with industry best practices, especially for the benefit of its students, Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences has once again been confirmed to be on the right trajectory following endorsement by the Institute of Internal Auditors. Read more

Exemplary student leader wins estimable writing competition

Enthusiasm to learn more about diplomacy gave Thabiso Mthembu, a Unisa student, the competitive urge to bring his A-game into the DIRCO Essay Writing Contest and, ultimately, come out victorious. Read more

Unisa East London hosts memorable Autumn graduations

Smiles, cheers, and tears of joy filled the Abbotsford Christian Centre as families and friends gathered to celebrate the Class of 2022. Among the graduates was an inmate accompanied by correctional services officials, a testimony that Unisa remains committed to making education accessible to all. Read more

Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences tackles ITC pass rate

Committed to its mandate to transform the accounting profession, Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences is dedicated to going beyond the call of duty by preparing former students for their Initial Test of Competence board examination. Read more

Fincom members discuss NSRC 2023 budget

Unisa’s Department of Student Affairs, under the Office of the Dean of Students, recently held a Fincom Committee meeting aimed to oversee and ascertain that the NSRC budget aligns to the university’s budgeting cycle. Read more

Unisan conquers COVID-19, obtains degree with 27 distinctions

Testing positive for COVID-19 did not prevent Unisa alumna and passionate educator, Suhayfa Sheik, from being resilient and obtaining her degree with 27 distinctions.Read more