News & Events

Prioritising the holistic well-being of students

Chaired by Professor Puleng LenkaBula and co-hosted by Unisa and Higher Health, the Gender-Based Violence Technical Task Team recently met at the university to discuss a range of issues relating to a zero-tolerance approach by universities to sexual and gender-related misconduct. Read more

Unisa law alumnus inspired to represent the vulnerable

Unisa alumnus and former staff member, Advocate Percy Mthombeni, attests that being a human rights activist and passionate about representing vulnerable people, Unisa contributed to his law career by instilling relevant qualities. Read more

Unisa to present world-class R&I showcase in May

As Unisa marks 150 years of academic excellence, the institution’s 2023 Research and Innovation Week, to be held from 15 to 19 May, will feature some of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from the eight Unisa colleges, the Graduate School of Business Leadership, and the Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs. Read more

Student-centred orientation focuses on innovation and lifelong learning

Reflecting Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, this year’s virtual orientation for students in the Department of Psychology was yet another demonstration of a concerted effort by various units at the university to put in practice its principles of service to students and other relevant stakeholders. Read more

Unisa's Polokwane alumni determined to make a difference

In keeping with Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, members of the university’s Polokwane alumni chapter, many of whom play a pivotal role in the region’s economic sustainability and growth, recently reaffirmed their commitment to make a difference in the lives of current and future students alike. Read more

Unisa KZN Region hosts impactful Student Mentor Programme

The Unisa KwaZulu Natal Region recently held a Student Mentor Programme to empower and help students navigate the challenges of transitioning to an open distance learning environment. The programme also provides guidance, support, and a sense of community in an otherwise isolating learning environment.Read more

Zimbabwe alumni mobilise to support their alma mater and communities

Despite facing financial constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zimbabwe alumni are committed to assisting fellow graduates and participating in community upliftment projects. Read more

ODeL in the Global South: Opportunities in times of volatility and ambiguity

Ask any 21st-century citizen what they consider the defining characteristic of contemporary society, and “uncertainty” will likely be part of the answer. Yet, aware of the potential within uncertainty, Unisa has incorporated the positive side of the concept – the opportunities it brings – into its chosen theme for the 2023 Open Distance e-Learning (ODeL) Hybrid Conference.Read more

Students equipped to navigate the digital world

Students in Unisa’s Midlands Region recently had the opportunity to learn more about a CSET module dealing with digital literacy skills, and share their experiences interactively.Read more