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Ingenious response to student-supervisor interaction

Unisa’s digital transformation journey has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Master’s and Doctoral Students Supervision and Monitoring Dashboard by the College of Graduate Studies.Read more

Unisa alumnus captures the essence of Makhanya

The highly talented Jaco van Schalkwyk created the official portrait of Prof. Mandla Makhanya, former Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, which was presented to him on the occasion of his retirement.Read more

Africa: Time for honest stock-taking

Delivering the annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture, renowned British-Nigerian scholar Professor Funmi Olonisakin said that it was time for the continent to take stock of its current status and reflect on where it is heading.Read more

Africa Day: Unisa a leader in decolonising African education

Speaking against the backdrop of Africa Day and Africa Month 2021, Unisa’s Professors Zodwa Motsa and Edith Phaswana reflect on the institution’s status as the capital of decoloniality and long-time champion in decolonising education on the continent.Read more

Share your digital entrepreneurship story

Do you run and/or promote your own business online? This is your opportunity to share your experience with fellow-Unisans on our news and social media channels.Read more

Caring for the girl child a must for Jessica

Unisa alumna Jessica Mgidi is on a mission to address the societal pressures that seem to consume young girls in her community.Read more

Women leaders must model sisterhood

Writing in the Mail & Guardian Thought Leader, Unisa’s Professors Puleng Segalo and Edith Phaswana examine the worrying trend of early departures for women executives.Read more

A professional life in the service of humanity

Dr Vuyokazi Sigaqa is the Acting Centre Manager and Supervisor: Student Administration at the Mthatha Service Centre of Unisa in the Eastern Cape whose work ethic is premised on the principle of Umuntu, ngumuntu, ngabantu.Read more

'The melting pot for an intellectual feast'

Unisa’s Library and Information Services celebrated World Book and Copyright Day in a live discussion that delved into book reviews, essays, features, poetry and paintings, among other topics, in more than five languages.Read more