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Pioneering open distance and e-learning

At a recent symposium themed Affirming Unisa’s CODeL+ identity and research-led university, Unisa affirmed that it remains committed to offering premier open distance and e-learning education for students to transform their lives and society. Read more

Unisa engaged scholarship project heads to parliament

The Skills Training for Translators and Editors Project led by Unisa’s Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, aims to enhance the capacity of novice and practising language practitioners alike, with the potential to also contribute to the academic project. Read more

CAS students take centre stage in shaping academic quality and support

The Unisa College of Accounting Sciences recently held the SEQASS Workshop, which provided students the platform to influence student support and academic quality. Read more

Unisa and SHECASA promote institutional health and safety

Unisa, in collaboration with the Safety, Health and Environmental Campus Association of South Africa, hosted the 8th SHECASA Conference, highlighting national laws governing occupational health and safety and environmental management. Read more

OR Tambo remembered as a radical democracy builder

Delivering the keynote address at the 5th OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh lauded Tambo as a radical critic of the apartheid regime while also building the nation. Read more

Student Services Roadshow puts student voices first

Themed “The Year of the Student Campaign”, the roadshow recently visited Unisa’s Western Cape Region. Read more

Reinforcing global dialogue on the future of learning

Held under the theme From dialogue to implementation, the G20 Education Seminar brought together leading voices in education to chart a transformative path for learning systems across the country and the globe. Read more

Effectual partnership to advance public health knowledge

Unisa, in collaboration with Tshwane District Research Committee and sister universities around the Tshwane District, recently conducted research training workshops designed to equip healthcare workers in the district with extensive knowledge on public health. Read more

Industry meets academia at COMSA colloquium

Unisa Communication Science and Public Relations students from the North Eastern Region interacted with industry professionals to learn more about the communication field during a Communication Students’ Association colloquium held at the Polokwane Campus. Read more

Reassessing factors that exacerbate gender inequality

‘The struggle for gender equality is far from over’ – a common thread made during a panel discussion at the recent Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium that centred on the partnerships required to achieve gender equality. Read more