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Unisa alumni changing lives

More students thank Unisa alumni for contributing towards the Alumni Fund that has paid for their outstanding fees and allowing them a chance to graduate sooner than they imagined. Read more

Key stakeholders ponder water solutions at Unisa conference

Unisa’s Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability recently hosted the highly successful 2022 iNanoWS Guvhangano under the theme Think Globally, Research Locally, which attracted the attendance of more than 200 key stakeholders from industry, academia and government; all working in the field of water treatment and sustainability. Read more

Ready to change the world

"I am proud of myself," says the former student leader, Rudorwashe Mpofu, who completed her accounting sciences degree through Unisa after four years of difficulties. Mpofu recently graduated from Unisa and is ready to change the world.Read more

Partnerships that combat youth unemployment

Unisa’s Department of Human Resource Development and ETDP-SETA recently held a seminar with the university’s interns to provide a platform for professionals in training to report back on the progress of their internship programme and identify areas of improvement and provide solutions to challenges faced by interns. Read more

Unisa students voyage to the Southern oCean seAsonal Experiment winter 2022 cruise

Unisa students, Sandra Maluleke and Udoka Ogugua formed part of the South African Polar Research Infrastructure team collaborating on the Southern oCean seAsonal Experiment winter 2022 cruise. The students were trained in ocean surveillance, basic meteorology, biodiversity analysis, and water sampling techniques. Read more

CGS hosts successful postgraduate virtual open day

The College of Graduate Studies recently hosted a postgraduate virtual open day to inform prospective students about Unisa’s diverse range of programmes, support services, learning tools and resources available for postgraduate students. Read more

Mozambican alumni support Unisa's sustainability efforts

Unisa's Mozambican alumni, like the alumni in 146 other countries, played an integral part in the brand-building of the university, especially during the turbulent time of the COVID-19 pandemic. The alumni's support of the university has been pivotal to the institution's growth and sustainability.Read more

Unisan wins big at art awards

Sue Clark, Unisa’s final year visual arts student, earned the first-prize spot out of 320 entries from the Thami Mnyele Fine Arts Awards. The awards cater to artists from all over South Africa, producing various artwork media. Read more

Unisa KZN Region donates books to Westville Correctional Services

Through a partnership that aims to enhance student support of offenders registered as Unisa students at the Westville Correctional Services, The Unisa KZN Region handed over 350 books to enhance the centre’s library collection.Read more