News & Events

Boost for assistive device access at Unisa

Unisa’s students living with disabilities will enjoy even greater access to information following a new partnership between the university and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions. Read more

Development through mentorship in the Western Cape Region

The region’s Student Mentor Programme is growing apace, and has once again equipped a new crop of volunteers with invaluable skills to serve them on their journey to success.Read more

Western Cape staff volunteer to ease students’ registration journey

In the true spirit of Ubuntu, staff from different departments at Unisa’s Cape Town Campus recently volunteered their time to alleviate frustration among students queueing to complete their registration at the institution. Read more

Three more Unisa law clinics launched

Unisa’s College of Law opened clinics in Polokwane, Mpumalanga and the Western Cape to ensure that unprivileged communities get access to quality legal services for free. The clinics will also provide basic legal education to community members in the surrounding areas.Read more

VC meets Western Cape Region's staff and students

Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, recently visited the Cape Town Campus for a series of meetings with campus management and the Regional Student Representative Council to sync up on regional matters. Read more

Youth Month: Minister challenges students to give critical feedback

Unisa students recently engaged with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and other luminaries on topics ranging from language policy in higher education, to equality in education and the Constitution in relation to higher education.Read more

Bestmed donation boosts Unisa’s laptop initiative

A generous donation from the Bestmed medical scheme will further Unisa's efforts to address the lack of devices among its students.Read more

Building an enabling environment for postgrad students

Lucas Mamabolo, National Postgraduate Officer on the National Student Representative Council, understands the academic language, needs and concerns of students at postgraduate level.Read more

Wadzanai will break down barriers, represent peripheral students

Wadzanai Mazhetese, President of Unisa’s National Student Representative Council, shares his thoughts with the Unisa student community.Read more