Having grown from being an examining body in 1873 to a university that has fully embraced open, distance and eLearning, Unisa is now, in 2023, more attuned to student needs than ever before. This was the central message at a Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning webinar celebrating the university’s 150th anniversary.Read more

Social media can be a positive tool for the society and its users at large. However, the lack of accountability and compliance to the community standards threaten human rights, writes Shatadi Phoshoko, Secretary-General of Unisa’s NSRC.Read more

Unisa alumni in Gqeberha are on a mission to strengthen their community and create more networking opportunities. Read on to learn how graduates are working together to support each other's careers, engage with their community, and celebrate the university's 150-year history.Read more

Unisa graduates testify to the institution’s teaching modality, which gave them the necessary grit to withstand obstacles, including the Covid-19 pandemic, further fortifying their resilience to fulfil their long-term goal of graduating.Read more

Overcoming adversity was the golden thread in the experiences related by speakers at a recent Unisa event themed “Libraries: telling powerful stories”.Read more

Unisa's Gauteng regional student leader, Sanelisiwe Siyothula, recently obtained a Public Relations Diploma to bridge theory and practice in student leadership. Siyothula's academic achievement tells a story of a township girl who wants to solve the world's communication challenges. Read more

Professor Puleng Lenkabula recently delivered the 12th Convocation Lecture at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). She underscored Unisa and NOUN as essential institutions in offering access to education anchored on the imperatives of social justice and equity. Read more

Your university, the oldest, largest and most progressive in the country, is celebrating its remarkable sesquicentennial this year. As students and alumni, you are the lifeblood of Unisa, and your unique voices are essential in telling the story of this great institution. Find out how you can contribute. Read more

A recent Unisa alumni event in the Western Cape was a resounding success, strengthening the alumni network in the region and showcasing the passion and dedication of Unisa graduates in making a positive impact on their communities and beyond.Read more