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Unisa exhibits at The Royal Agriculture Show in Pietermaritzburg

Unisa recently participated in Pietermaritzburg's Royal Agricultural Show. The show demonstrates the agricultural industry, celebrates rural life and provides a platform for farmers, exhibitors, and the public to come together. The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences curated an exhibition providing an excellent opportunity for prospective students. Read more

Unisa degree allowed Dlamini opportunity to advance career in South Korea

Unisa alumna, a recent TikTok sensation, is raising the Unisa flag high by staying true to the university’s mission of serving humanity. After posting a video which garnered over a million views, graduates across the country have been reaching out to Sinqobile Gabisile Dlamini for help with teaching jobs in South Korea. Read more

Students share fond highlights to commemorate #Unisa150

As the university celebrates its 150th anniversary, Unisa students share their fond highlights of the institution and suggest how the university can celebrate the #Unisa150 historic milestone.Read more

Dankie, Unisa — Re a leboha for 150 years of improving lives

The reputable African university, Unisa, celebrates its 150 years milestone of, among others, improving the standard of living of its staff members. In this #Unisa150Stories edition, Unisa staff members share how the university shaped their lives. 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

ADOVH-DTSFL empowers educators with pertinent 4IR skills

Giving back to the community, the Unisa Academic Development Open Virtual Hub in the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning, held the Basic Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Skills for Educators Workshop, aimed at equipping school teachers with foundational competencies to embrace 4IR in their classrooms. 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

Promoting environmental sustainability to commemorate Unisa’s anniversary

The Kwazulu-Natal Region recently commemorated Unisa’s 150th-anniversary at the region’s Autumn graduations and, finally, with a tree planting project at the Pietermaritzburg campus. The project will contribute to the campus’ environmental sustainability and allow students to engage in hands-on learning and research in horticulture, agriculture and sustainable food production. Read more