News & Events

Ground-breaking forensic researcher combats crime in SA

Studying towards a Unisa master’s degree in Criminal Justice afforded Thabang Bogopa an opportunity to explore and respond to cash-in-transit realities within the law enforcement field in South Africa.Read more

“I want to lead a university that honours and humanises people”

myUnisa brings you an exclusive introduction to Professor Puleng LenkaBula, the new Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, and the first woman to steer the institution in its 148 years of existence.Read more

Innovative monitoring for postgrads launches

It’s all systems go as Unisa’s Master’s and Doctoral Students’ Supervision and Monitoring Dashboard takes off.Read more

Disabilities: to disclose or not to disclose?

Most disabled students choose not to disclose their challenge, which may limit or prevent access to study assistance from the university.Read more

Students urged to adapt to the online environment

“The COVID-19 pandemic has called for academic institutions to heavily rely on information and communication technologies to provide teaching and learning services,” says Unisa’s Mashilo Modiba. Read more

Unisa gains a visionary leader to drive financial sustainability

Part of what inspired Khathutshelo (Khathu) Ramukumba, newly appointed Chief Financial Officer, to join the Unisa family is that the university’s model represents the future of teaching and learning.Read more

New Council Chair to spearhead quality agenda

Mashukudu James Maboa, recently appointed Chairperson of Council at Unisa, firmly believes that for the university to deliver on its mandate, staff needs to be flexibility and agile, and adapting to the new environment.Read more

Significant donations touch student lives

Seven Unisa students with disabilities will in future study more effectively thanks to a generous laptop donation.Read more

“Feel free to DM me regarding poor service”

Dr Olwethu Sipuka, recently appointed Dean of Students, says that his office is highly active on social media and ready to tackle service delivery issues.Read more