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Presenting digital access to support Unisa students
In her presentation at the recent Management Lekgotla, Unisa Senior Lecturer Phindiwe Kamolane pointed out the importance of data access and digital skills to support distance students. Read more
You already have everything you need to succeed
Despite a medical condition, Tsholofelo Modisane recently obtained her honours degree. Her achievement despite major obstacles is an inspiration to all Unisa students and, indeed, anyone who faces seemingly insurmountable challenges in their everyday life.Read more
Unisa participates in quality management assessment
An audit panel appointed by the Council on Higher Education will visit Unisa in April 2022 to ensure that the quality of the university’s offerings and student success do not fall behind. Read more
Advocating for effective student support
Speaking at the recent Management Lekgotla, Tshepo Neito, Acting Manager: Student Governance, and Advocate Ntshavheni Netshituni, Braille Proof-Reader and Transcriber: ARCSWiD left no stone unturned in advocating for inclusive and equal education opportunities for Unisa students.Read more
Engaging and activating Unisa’s identity as a CODEL + institution
Dr Genevieve James, Deputy Director: Community Engagement, addressed the Unisa Management Lekgotla on Unisa’s engaged scholarship. Stressing the need to discern the times and seasons higher education finds itself in, she submitted that higher education should be looked at against the backdrop of how well it has supported the nation in achieving its aspirations and development goals.Read more
International award for Unisa’s excellence in impactful research
Announced at the opening ceremony of the 5th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum, Unisa took home an international award on 23 March in Dubai, reclaiming its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in South Africa – and on the continent. Read more
Bringing career opportunities to aspiring accountants at Sun International Hotel
Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences and Counselling and Career Development took career day services to the Sun International Hotel Time Square.Read more
Unisa nominated in top three institutions in the Zairi International Awards
Unisa was recently nominated in the top three institutions by the Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education inaugural 2022 edition. Read more
Celebrating the spirit of unity and renewal
On 21 March, Human Rights Day, Unisans will join their South African compatriots in remembering those who fought in the struggle for our freedom and democracy. This year’s theme for Human Rights Month – March – is The year of unity and renewal: Protecting and preserving our human rights gains.Read more
