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Unisa @ 150: Minister Pandor to speak at Ethiopian celebration

On 31 July, the Honourable Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will deliver a lecture in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Unisa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the topic Science Diplomacy (and Innovation) in the Reclaiming of Africa’s Intellectual Futures into the next 150 Years. Read more

A vision for success against all odds

Leandra Mahalutchmee Naidoo is a remarkable Unisa student who defied all odds to pursue higher education despite facing congenital glaucoma and a series of setbacks. Her relentless determination and unwavering spirit will inspire you.Read more

AI-Digital Youth Conference 2023

Unisa was invited to participate in the AI-Digital Youth Conference organised by Ethekwini Municipality in collaboration with the GoDigitalISA Foundation.Read more

Unlocking higher education in uMhlabuyalingana

The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region and the district of uMkhanyakude are set out to unlock higher education for the local community of uMhlabuyalingana. The collaboration will change lives, open doors to brighter futures and pave the way for boundless opportunities for growth and success in the district.Read more

Enthralling endeavour: SBL reaches out to Ethiopia students

The Unisa School of Business Leadership recently visited Ethiopia to meet various cohorts of students ranging from Doctor of Business Leadership, Master of Business Leadership and Master of Business Administration. The primary objective was to support students on their research journey and identify challenges they face to find solutions. Read more

Extensive support for postgraduate students

Unisa’s School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies hosts research training workshops to support postgraduate students’ preparedness for their academic and research journey. Read more

Unisa @ 150: LGBTQIA+ community celebrated and respected

Unisa’s Eastern Cape Region and the Regional Student Representative Council recently hosted a Pride Month event to promote acceptance of the LGBTQIA+ community and create awareness of the trials and tribulations faced by its members. Read more

Student satisfaction in ODeL examined

A recent webinar hosted by the Department of Leadership and Transformation aimed at assessing the prevailing conceptualisation and understanding of the notion of student satisfaction within the context of the higher-education sector, and specifically in an open distance and e-Learning institution. Read more

Award-winning media personality thanks Unisa for head-start

From Unisa Radio to making a mark in the media industry, Unisa alumna, Masego ‘Chresh’ Tlhakanye, attests that the experience gained at the university’s radio station paved the way for her to become a multi-award-winning radio producer. Read more