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"Unisa should be lauded for its prudence in recognising the ability of women to lead" - Deputy Chief Justice Maya
Hailed as one of the women who made groundbreaking strides in championing the country's justice system and empowering women in the judiciary and the broader legal profession, Unisa recently conferred Deputy Chief Justice Mandisa Maya with a Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Honoris Causa). Read more
“I am happy to be associated with this great university”- Chief Justice Zondo
During a thrilling #UnisaSpringGraduations ceremony, the university conferred a Doctor of Laws (LLD) (Honoris Causa) on South African Chief Justice, Raymond Zondo, recognising his unwavering commitment to justice. Accepting the honourary doctorate, Zondo said: “I am happy to be associated with this great university.” Read more
“Unisa has played an integral role shaping my academic journey and future aspirations”
Dr Hannah Njeri Kimani, a dedicated scholar from the College of Human Sciences, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a PhD in Information Science. Her ground-breaking research explores the potential of mobile technologies to revolutionise agricultural information access for rural farmers. Read more
Bridging the digital divide at uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality
Noting the challenges students and the community face due to poor connectivity, Unisa's intervention in the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality has highlighted the urgent need to bridge the digital divide and provide equitable access to education for all. Read more
Unisa KZN Region hosts the Accounting and Law Professions Day
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Counselling and Career Development Unit is making strides in helping students embark on successful careers in the fields of law and accounting. Students were invited to a platform to broaden their horizons to local and international job opportunities. Read more
Evaluating support framework for students with hearing disability
: Sign Language was recently recognised as the 12th official language in South Africa and endorsed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 July 2023. Dr Tonny Nelson Matjila shares his academic journey in evaluating the existing student support framework in higher education regarding students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Read more
A dynamic approach towards present and future challenges in higher education
Themed Universal Challenges and Dynamism Affecting Higher Education, the first day of Unisa's annual International Festival saw students and staff gathering to discuss challenges and opportunities presented on higher education, artificial intelligence and the BRICS Summit outcomes. Read more
Celebrating women in aviation through Inhlanyelo Hub's Drone Divas
Unisa's Inhlanyelo Hub recently celebrated a momentous occasion with the launch of the #DroneDivas programme. The primary objective of the programme is to empower women in aviation.Read more
Unisa Eastern Cape celebrates historic 150th milestone in style
Local was indeed lekker as stakeholders were treated to a fan park experience, with a jazz band welcoming everyone on their arrival. Read more
