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Young communicators gain experience at Unisa

Through an internship programme, the Department of Institutional Advancement's Communications Division provides Unisa alumni with the opportunity to gain practical experience and improve future employability. Read more

Unisa doctoral voices: stories of grit, growth and greatness

From theology to technology, nursing to decolonial scholarship – meet the extraordinary graduates who turned distance learning into a journey of self-discovery, resilience and purpose. Read more

A triumph in books and rhythms: Maskandi music sensation graduates from Unisa

Singer and songwriter, Siphesihle Thobelani Busani, also known as Mahostela 97, obtained his Bachelor of Education degree at Unisa during the spring season graduations. Busani advocates for holistic success and balance in all endeavours, to which he ascribes his stunning achievement in music and academia. Read more

Unisa alumna leading Africa's archives revolution

Lyborn Mabapa embodies how Unisa's Department of Information Science empowers students to transform their lives and communities. Read more

From Kwekwe to Unisa: An inspiring PhD journey

“Balancing work, family and study is never easy – but with determination, it becomes possible,” says Simba Matema, a doctoral student in Marketing and Retail Management. Read more

Unisa's Masedi Masekane makes academic history

At the recent Unisa spring graduation ceremonies, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Masedi Masekane was conferred a double doctoral degree in Physics with top honours, having been awarded the PhD magna cum laude by the University of Zagreb in Croatia for the same body of work. Read more

From rural roots to doctoral heights

Dr Motswalle Christina Kanyane's PhD journey at Unisa's College of Education was deeply personal, inspired by a shared dream she and her husband once nurtured to both earn their doctoral degrees by the age of 55. Read more

Whose heritage is it anyway?

The Unisa Archives and the Alumni Relations Office are collaborating on a drive that connects the academic resources of the university and the living memory of graduates to ensure that the achievements of the past continue to benefit the present, and energise the future. Read more

Unisa first-year students shine at inaugural debate session

The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Department of English Studies, recently hosted an engaging debate session for Unisa first-year students to showcase their academic engagement, critical thinking and communication skills. Read more