Responding to the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s call for partnerships and the institution of working relations through memoranda of understanding with Brazilian universities, a Unisa delegation led by the Executive Dean of the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently set out on a collaboration visit to Universidade de São Paulo in Brazil. Read more

The Department of Science and Innovation has recognised three of Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology staff and students for their excellence in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics at its 2024 South African Women in Science Awards ceremony. Read more

Cape Town twins Tamsin and Tarynne van Oordt recently graduated with honours, proudly walking the stage to receive their Bachelor of Education (Foundation Phase) degrees at the end of an arduous journey with numerous setbacks. Read more

Inhlanyelo Hub launched its second cohort of the Drone Divas Programme, a groundbreaking initiative empowering women and promoting gender diversity in the aviation and drone sectors. Participants will receive comprehensive drone piloting, coding, technology development, and manufacturing training. Read more

Unisa Bachelor of Arts Honours student Sancia van Niekerk recently won first prize in the University of the Western Cape's prestigious "The Beauty of Astronomy" competition, celebrating the breathtaking intersection of art and astronomy. Read more

The City of Tshwane, in collaboration with Unisa and other higher education institutions within Tshwane, is launching its second instalment of the Tshwane Higher Education Innovation Challenge, which allows student innovators to win cash prizes by developing solutions to challenges directly impacting service delivery.Read more

Choosing the right university for a doctorate is a monumental decision. For Dr Bisini Naidoo, Unisa stood out owing to its internationally recognised degrees and its flexible distance learning model, allowing her to study from anywhere. This convenience was essential as it enabled her to pursue her academic goals without uprooting her life. Read more

Recognising the need for targeted support, regional academic coordinators conceptualised an initiative targeting modules with high numbers of repeaters, offering a structured “boot camp” approach to assist students in overcoming their academic challenges. Read more

The National Student Representative Council's Treasurer General, Nokuthula Mathonsi, attended the 2024 Student Leader Global Summit at the University of Pretoria. The event brought together student leaders across the globe to explore strategies for addressing global challenges and to develop skills and knowledge to create a sustainable future. Read more