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Unisa Alumni Relations Office strengthens bond with Botswana graduates

Unisa's Alumni Relations Office recently embarked on a significant journey to reconnect with its graduates in Gaborone, Botswana. This visit not only reinforced the strong ties between the university and its alumni, but also provided valuable insights into alumni engagement strategies. Read more

Unisa scholars listed among the world's top 2% of scientists

Affirming Unisa's stature as a centre of excellence on the global stage, Stanford University in the United States and Elsevier, a Dutch academic publishing company, recently listed various Unisa academics among the world's top 2%% of scientists in 2023 for career-long and 2022-year impact in their respective fields. Read more

Unisa’s solar-powered car shines at the Bridgestone Ilanga Cup

The exciting UniSolar, a solar-powered car designed by engineering students from Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology, recently won the Solar Car Rookie Award at the 2023 Bridgestone Ilanga Cup and took second place in the cruiser category. Read more

College of Human Sciences hosts its first Honours Student Symposium

The college recently provided a platform for honours students to showcase their research, projects, or academic achievements, and receive feedback from peers, academic departments, and the broader academic community. Read more

Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter commits to serving the community

Following the university's vision to be an African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, the Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter has pledged its dedication to the communities surrounding Windhoek. Read more

Tshokollo ya Setšhabeng: Reintegration of ex-offenders in society

Unisa's College of Law recently launched its community engagement scholarship project, Tshokollo ya Setšhabeng. The project aims to establish strong relationships with communities and eliminate the stigmatisation of offenders through restorative community service while also focusing on enhancing offender employability and skills development. Read more

Monarch embraces vital African languages project launched at Unisa

In a remarkable display of support, His Majesty King Makhosonke Mabena II of the amaNdebele wholeheartedly championed the SWiP Project's unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing isiNdebele and other African languages at the official launch hosted at Unisa. 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