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Unisa awards master’s degrees to Eritrea’s Justice Ministry members

In a special graduation ceremony held on May 21st in Asmara, over two dozen Eritrean Ministry of Justice members were awarded their Master of Law degrees by the Unisa. Read more

Security officer graduates with honours and pursuing master's degree

Emily Motau, a Security Officer at Unisa, recently graduated with a BA Honours degree in Archives and Records Management. She is currently admitted for the Master of Information Science qualification. Motau is grateful to Unisa for being an impactful university and employer. Read more

Hard work earns Chawane a Bachelor of Education degree (Cum Laude)

Zamekile Mukelisiwe Chawane of Mkhuhlu township, Mpumalanga, adopted the principles of working hard and staying focused during her studies. As a result, she earned herself a Bachelor of Education degree (Cum Laude), awarded at the Unisa Autumn 2024 Graduations held in Mbombela. Read more

Societal impact under the microscope at Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week

At the opening of its annual week-long celebration of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from its colleges, the university underscored its commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through a wide range of research and innovation initiatives. Read more

Research and Innovation Day at Unisa to focus on bioeconomy

Hosted by the university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the Science Campus on 22 May, the event promises to be a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and insight into the transformative potential of bioeconomy initiatives. Read more

Uqhuba kanjani – How are you doing?

In a new initiative from Unisa’s Student Retention Unit, first-generation students registering at the university are contacted telephonically to assess their awareness of and need for resources that can assist them as they embark on their first year of study. Read more

Unisa Protection Services staff graduates with BA Information Sciences degree

Unisa's decision, made a few years ago, to insource some contracted service workers into the university's permanent employment workforce has resulted in a positive spin-off for the education prospects of Gloria Masinga, a member of the Unisa Protection Services based in the North Eastern Region's Polokwane Campus. Read more

Unisa units ignite enthusiasm for community engagement

History was made as Unisa recently hosted its inaugural Communities: From Conversation to Collaboration event at the Cape Town Campus. Showcasing their achievements in the area of engaged scholarship were, among others, the Western Cape Law Clinic, the Institute for Social and Health Sciences, and the Community Learning Unit. Read more

Unisa Library partners with Swartland Municipality

Launched at the Malmesbury Library, the partnership is set to enhance education support and resources for Unisa students in the Swartland region. Read more