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Black industrialist and founding CEO of Capebio to deliver keynote address at Innovation Festival
Daniel Ndima, a structural biologist of infectious diseases who strongly advocates for scientific innovation that creates jobs, improves the quality of ordinary lives, and contributes to social development and the economy, will be speaking at the upcoming Unisa Innovation Festival. Read more
Breaking barriers: An inspiring doctoral journey from adversity to achievement
Having recently graduated with a PhD in Environmental Sciences from Unisa, Dr Rikasha Shamlall exemplifies the power of perseverance and education in a world where challenges often seem insurmountable. Read more
An inspiring Unisa journey to a PhD in consumer science
Soné Corné van Zuydam's passion for food and nutrition resulted in a doctorate in Consumer Science. Read how she overcame several obstacles and embraced online learning in pursuit of her goal. Read more
City of Tshwane becomes a strategic partner in the Unisa Innovation Festival
The City of Tshwane has announced its strategic partnership with the University of South Africa in the 2024 Innovation Festival. This move highlights the value placed by the city in Unisa’s innovation agenda. Read more
Unisa Midlands creates a safer environment
As part of Unisa's smart campus programme, Unisa's Midlands Region recently launched the upgrading of security measures to ensure improved safety for all staff, students and visitors. Read more
Unisa’s women student leaders attend leadership conference
The office of Unisa's Dean of Students joined the nation in celebrating Women's Day by hosting an exciting conference for the university's women Student Representative Council members at both national and regional level. Read more
Students in Namibia engage face-to-face with Unisa representatives
Staff from the university's Western Cape Regional Office recently rekindled and reconfirmed long-standing relations between Unisa and its Namibian student and alumni community.Read more
Vilakazi Street: a legacy of Unisa alumni and resilient education
At the forefront of the historical legacy of Vilakazi Street in Soweto are three iconic figures and Unisa alumni whose lives are intertwined with South African history: former President Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Benedict Vilakazi. Read more
A legacy of determination: honouring Ntokozo Debra Dlamini
Unisa pays homage to a dedicated scholar whose dreams were cut short, but whose spirit inspires many. Read more
Sithabile realised her dreams because of Unisa
Passionate about food, nutrition and food labelling, Sithabile Ndlovu recently graduated from Unisa with a Master's Degree in Consumer Science. Read more
