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Plant the mustard seed and you will move mountains
Through perseverance and a mother’s love and support, Mdungazi Maluleke overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to attain a Unisa lectureship and PhD. Reading about his inspirational journey will make your day.Read more
Playing the learning game is the next big thing
Ever heard of the gamification of learning? This exciting new approach to motivating students was the topic of a recent webinar hosted by Unisa’s Student Retention Unit.Read more
Research must be inspired to bring about improvement in the condition of humankind
An esteemed Unisa researcher, Professor Noor Davids, advocates conducting research that is inspired to bring about improvement in the condition of humankind. As a result, the NRF recently awarded him a C2 rating, thus acknowledging him as an established researcher who produces impactful work.Read more
Unisa Women’s Forum celebrates young voices
A webinar celebrating Youth Day saw Unisa alumni, students and staff providing various insights into learning from the past, questioning the present and shaping the future.Read more
Celebrating youth: Using social media to grow your business
Social media marketing is a powerful way for businesses of all sizes to reach prospects and customers. Great marketing on social media can bring remarkable success to a business. This was the case for Hlamulo Ian Matlelema, a first-year student who is pursuing a diploma in Tourism Management.Read more
“Black women are never allowed to be tired”
Speaking at the Unisa Library Conversation Series, author and women’s champion Malaika Mahlatsi, popularly known as Malaika Wa Azania, urged young black women to attend to their emotional and mental wellness during the COVID-19 crisis.Read more
Online learning can be hard for students with disabilities: how to help
Unisa academics share their research findings on how COVID-19 deepened educational inequalities through exploring learning experiences of students with disabilities in the context of open distance e-learning.Read more
Gauteng student leadership off to a great start
Gauteng Region’s student leadership recently attended a workshop where they were given an introduction to what being an SRC member entails, and what is expected of them.Read more
Combining forces to tackle the emotional wellbeing of postgrads
The College of Graduate Studies, College of Education and Directorate: Counselling and Career Development recently collaborated on a roundtable discussion on the impact of COVID-19 on postgraduate students.Read more
