News & Events

Unisa autumn graduations on the go

For Unisa's 2019 autumn graduations, the number of qualifications is more than 30 000, which makes the institution an epicentre of knowledge production.Read more

First Lady celebrates Unisa student’s achievement

On 18 March Dr Tshepo Motsepe, wife of President Cyril Ramaphosa, graced Unisa with her presence to attend the graduation of Livhuwani Maphorogo, who studied towards her BA Honours Degree in Psychology with full support from the Cyril Ramaphosa Education Trust.Read more

Season's greetings from YOUNISA

In this year’s final issue we unpack the many innovative ways in which Unisa opens up learning, bring you the views of our readers on the link between hair and culture, and explain the mysteries of writing a good CV.Read more

Dean of Students fêtes student leaders, IEC

On Thursday, 22 November 2018, Unisa’s Dean of Students, Dr Sibusiso Chalufu, hosted a celebratory event at the main campus entitled ‘145 years of student leadership’. Read more

‘It’s time we place leadership in the hands of the youth’

Writing in the Mail & Guardian, Unisa honours student Thabo Makwakwa says that the integration of young people into key strategic leadership roles is essential for sustainable economic development and the survival of Africa.Read more

Gauteng Region and City of Johannesburg connect students with local government

Unisa’s Gauteng Region and the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality recently carried out a campaign aimed at connecting students with their political office bearers. Read more

Unisa students express their views on transforming the curriculum

Unisa’s Kgorong Bamboo Auditorium was filled to capacity by Unisans and students who attended the two-day Curriculum Design and Development Workshop.Read more

Unisa linguist wins big at international conference

Linguistics student Napjadi Eugene Letsoalo received the Best Student Paper award at the 7th Annual International Conference for Language, Literature and Linguistics in Singapore.Read more

Gauteng Region enables students and staff to connect

The extreme cold and drizzling weather that persisted throughout the day could not deter or discourage students from attending the Unisa Open Day, recently held at the Ekurhuleni Regional Service Centre in Daveyton.Read more