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Unisa donation will improve science education at Lebogang Secondary School
As part of its engaged scholarship initiatives, Unisa’s Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability recently donated a human skeleton and 10 multi-meter devices for monitoring water quality to Lebogang Secondary School, thus contributing towards improving the quality of science education in the school. Read more
A library without walls
Mathews Kokong, Midlands Regional Director, recently met with staff and students at the Rustenburg library to encourage student support and think of ways to enhance the accessibility of the library to students. Read more
Together we can make a difference
Unisa Foundation has partnered with the School-Days programme to make giving towards student bursaries easy and part of daily living. Read more
‘Teaching is my calling’ – BEd graduate
Studying her way towards a professional teaching degree and a permanent post, recent graduate Sanele Dlamini is the embodiment of the zeal and tenacity that make Unisans great. Read more
PanSALB recognition for African languages academic
It was a double celebration for Dr Samuel Makgai who, having graduated with a PhD in October, learnt that he was awarded second prize in the Pan South African Language Board Literature Awards.Read more
Learning from the life of OR Tambo
Delivered by the eminent Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela, the second annual Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture not only reminisced about Tambo's life and leadership capabilities but also deliberated on issues affecting South Africa and higher education. Read more
Persistence holds the key for visually impaired Dr Mlambo
Visually impaired Dr Mlambo Farisai from Zimbabwe forms the spring graduation crop of #UnisaGraduation2022 #Circleofexcellene at Unisa. Mlambo received a PhD from the College of Education through persistence and unyielding grit. She is also a Lecturer at the Great Zimbabwe University (GZU). Read more
Unisa Chancellor tees off to benefit student funding
Unisa’s Chancellor and former South African President, Dr Thabo Mbeki, took to the greens at a recent Stakeholder Engagement Golf Challenge to, among others, strengthen partnerships and collaborations in support of the university’s Student Access for Success initiative. Read more
Committed to being a scholar in the pursuit of knowledge
Unisa alumnus, Dr Brian Molefe, says his father’s academic journey which resulted in two postgraduate degrees at Unisa inspired him to choose the university when pursuing his own studies. Read more
