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Unisa’s Shadowmatch student support pilot bears fruit

A system made available to students free of charge to provide study and career reports based on their habits has seen wide adoption across colleges. Read more

Interrogating the factors that affect student success

The support recipe for student success is far more nuanced than generally assumed, as is borne out by the eye-opening research conducted by Dr Fortunate Silinda of Unisa’s Department of Psychology.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

Disabled? Unisa offers expert support

By formally disclosing your disability, you gain immediate access to a range of academic and other support services at Unisa. Find out how.Read more

Studying in the time of Covid-19: How to cope

Find out what the stress factors are that affect studying in this difficult time, and how to access the great support services offered by various units at Unisa.Read more

Exam prep in the time of Covid-19: Expert tips and strategies

This year preparing for the examinations is even more challenging due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Unisa’s Student Health and Wellness specialists offer advice on how to cope.Read more

Covid-19 study blues? Unisa’s expert counsellors are here to support you.

Given the current uncertain circumstances it may be difficult to manage your Unisa studies. Find out about the Unisa counselling and support services that are in place to assist you .Read more

It’s all systems go for Unisa’s online examinations

Harnessing its expertise and vast experience as a pioneer in ODeL, Unisa is enabling its students to proceed with the 2020 academic year by means of alternative assessment formats in May/June, including online examinations.Read more

Top award for Unisa’s SRU

Unisa’s Student Retention Unit is one of only four such units lauded by the SANRC as Top Institutional Participant in National FYE month 2019.Read more