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Students in Namibia engage face-to-face with Unisa representatives

Staff from the university's Western Cape Regional Office recently rekindled and reconfirmed long-standing relations between Unisa and its Namibian student and alumni community.Read more

Vilakazi Street: a legacy of Unisa alumni and resilient education

At the forefront of the historical legacy of Vilakazi Street in Soweto are three iconic figures and Unisa alumni whose lives are intertwined with South African history: former President Nelson Mandela, Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Dr Benedict Vilakazi. Read more

A legacy of determination: honouring Ntokozo Debra Dlamini

Unisa pays homage to a dedicated scholar whose dreams were cut short, but whose spirit inspires many. Read more

Sithabile realised her dreams because of Unisa

Passionate about food, nutrition and food labelling, Sithabile Ndlovu recently graduated from Unisa with a Master's Degree in Consumer Science. Read more

DTSFL supports incarcerated students and students at regional centres

Unisa's Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning and allied stakeholders recently undertook strategic visits to correctional centres and regions, to enhance support for Unisa students, including students who are incarcerated. Read more

Top banking and fintech specialist to address Innovation Festival

Lincoln Mali will speak at Unisa's upcoming Innovation Festival, which will showcase some of the country's leading innovation specialists sharing their insights about innovation's exciting and ever-changing face.Read more

Workshop to amplify student voices in quality assurance

A recent Unisa workshop focused on student engagement in quality assurance and support initiatives to improve the academic experience. Read more

Unisa Eastern Cape celebrates spring graduations with Chancellor Mbeki

The atmosphere at the East London International Convention Centre buzzed with excitement as proud graduates , their families and friends , and distinguished guests gathered to celebrate the awarding of 442 degrees and diplomas by the Unisa Chancellor , Dr Thabo Mbeki. Read more

Generous equipment donation enhances Unisa's research capability

A donation of state-of-the-art equipment worth R27m by international institutions to the UNESCO-Unisa-ITLABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnology allows postgraduate students and scientists to generate world-class data. Read more

Unisa alumni in Namibia serve and network

The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently connected with alumni in Windhoek, Namibia, fostering community impact by a visit to the Katutura Old Age Home and hosting an alumni dinner. Read more