iBig Dayz−Countdown to Unisa's 150th birthday celebration

Monday, 26 June 2023, marks Unisa's 150th birthday (#Unisa150). Steering the cradle of South Africa's higher education system to its next milestones is Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the institution, who remains committed to catapulting the academic powerhouse that is Unisa towards the vision of reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures.

The 150th anniversary is a significant milestone that notes the university's illustrious history. Unisa has been at the forefront of the development and growth of the higher education system since its establishment on 26 June 1873. As a result, the institution has shaped the futures of numerous people from diverse backgrounds in the continent and globally. It is a landmark worthy of a celebration and a moment to pause and reflect on an acclaimed past. At the same time, we underscore our commitment to positioning Unisa to reclaim its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in South Africa.

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*By Tshimangadzo Mphaphuli, Acting Editor: Internal Communications