News & Events

Teachers at the heart of education recovery

CEDU recently celebrated the vital contribution that teachers make to education and development across the globe, while at the same time unpacking the challenges faced by educators.Read more

KZN Regional Moot Court Competition round-up

The Unisa Law Clinic hosted the KwaZulu-Natal Regional Moot Court Competition to bridge the gap between theory and practice, and for participants to display their litigation skills after proper training.Read more

Meet the first graduate of China-SA lab initiative on new energy

Hebei University of Science and Technology in the People’s Republic of China and the Institute for the Development of Energy for African Sustainability at Unisa have collaborated to conduct research in the field of biomass utilisation, green chemistry, and green hydrogen production.Read more

Unisa to review teaching quality management systems

As part of the second round of the Council on Higher Education’s Institutional Audit, the university will assess the effectiveness of its quality management systems and how these are used to improve and impact on its teaching for student success. Read more

September – the book feast month for African and feminist authors

Speaking at the Books of our Lives Literary Feast, Unisa’s Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa encouraged Unisans to take inspiration from published authors and to validate their efforts in producing knowledge.Read more

Expanding Unisa’s footprint in Africa

The university recently undertook a recruitment and marketing drive in several countries on the continent, creating awareness of the institution and its programme offerings.Read more

North Eastern Region hosts the COVID-19 vaccination activity

Unisa North Eastern Region together with the Limpopo Provincial Department of Health carried out a vaccination campaign to help curb the spread of COVID-19 pandemic.Read more

Reshaping and reskilling for a post-Covid-19 workplace

As is the case for employees across industries, Unisa’s staff and working students must figure out how they can adapt to rapidly changing conditions as the pandemic has placed an urgent demand on individuals to acquire new skills, reskill, and upskill to adapt to the new normal.Read more

Unisa innovation set to bridge digital divide, improve quality of education

Mbuso Ngcongo, a final-year BSc student at Unisa, has come up with a fast, effective, eco-friendly and affordable solution for students to scan and upload assignments, wherever they are, and also assist young learners to use tech in their quest for knowledge. Read more