The Deputy Speaker of the Mpumalanga Regional Student Representative Council, Carol Khoza, was amongst the 960 graduates at the Unisa Autumn Graduations 2024, held in Mbombela. Khoza is currently registered for an honours degree, specialising in early childhood development education. Read more
On 10 May 2024, Unisa conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Languages, Linguistics and Literature (Honoris Causa) posthumously on Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, a celebrated playwright, author, and activist, at the #UnisaAutumnGraduations held at Muckleneuk Campus. Read more
Unisa's Eastern Cape Region, in collaboration with the Regional Student Representative Council, recently hosted a workshop focused on raising awareness around plagiarism and to promote academic integrity among students. Read more
Unisa conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) to Natasha Sideris at a graduation ceremony held on 07 May 2024. Sideris is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Tashas Restaurant Group. The degree recognises her substantial and unique contributions to the fields of hospitality and consumer science. Read more
Under the leadership of Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, the university continues to gain global recognition from various institutions and academic rankings. Recent recognitions from Higher Health and the Black Business Council further affirm Unisa's stature as a significant contributor to higher education. Read more
On 06 May, the university conferred the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Honoris Causa) on Professor George Sefa Dei in recognition of the national and international impact of his scholarly pursuits, even beyond the realm of academia, and his lifelong quest for answers to global educational challenges. Read more
Advocate Thomas Chauke, a dedicated security officer turned scholar, shares insights on his journey toward a Master of Laws degree, the benefits of online learning and the importance of discipline and support systems. Read more
In an exciting development, Unisa's Management Committee (MANCOM) has greenlit hybrid venue-based exams for third-year and postgraduate modules offered by the College of Accounting Sciences. Read more
Unisa's National Student Representative Council, together with the Internationalisation and Partnerships Directorate, hosted a diplomatic engagement with the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to South Africa, in a discussion centred on world geopolitics and Russia’s role in it. Read more