Inclusivity in education, especially in a South African context and environment like Unisa, is vital as it ensures all students, regardless of background or ability, have equal opportunities to learn and succeed. The Student Retention Unit has bolstered efforts to ensure student success. Read more

Prof Dereje Bayiss Demissie recently received the Unisa Principal's Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research. From his early education in Ethiopia to his groundbreaking contributions to maternal and child health, Demissie's story is a testament to dedication, perseverance and academic excellence. Read more

Proving that his talent extends beyond music, internationally celebrated South African performer Don Cobra recently graduated with an Honours Degree in Business Management at Unisa. Read more

To ensure students start the Unisa student walk on the right foot, the institution recently held a preregistration workshop for first-year students. This workshop, hosted at every application intake since, provides an interactive educational experience to increase student support and success. Read more

A recent workshop successfully fostered a deeper understanding of Unisa's Advocacy Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities services and ensuring that staff can provide adequate support to all students. Read more

In an inspiring journey that blends athletic prowess with academic achievement, Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Unisa. Despite his successes in education and soccer, Maphike remained driven to fulfil a promise he made to his late father: to pursue legal studies.Read more

Busisiwe Decosta, a Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching graduate, says her journey at Unisa has been a remarkable adventure filled with challenges, triumphs and invaluable lessons. Despite the challenges that tried to disrupt her academic journey, her goal was always to strive for excellence. Read more

Hazra Moosa, a Unisa Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate, started a journey in law that was both daunting and exhilarating. One of her proudest moments was winning first place in the Unisa Regional Moot Court competition for two consecutive years. Achievements like these fuelled her passion for law and filled her family with pride. Read more

From 3 to 5 July 2024, Unisa will, for the very first time, host the annual National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum. This prestigious three-day event will see a gathering of eminent scholarly voices who will discuss alternative approaches towards optimising the postdoctoral research experience at South African research institutions. Read more