News & Events

Unisa kicks off National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum

The prestigious three-day event brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including postdoctoral fellows, administrators, funders, and service providers. In addition, the forum witnessed the launch of the much-anticipated guideline booklet specifically designed for postdoctoral fellows. Read more

AI in curriculum and learning development

The Continuous Professional Learning (CPL) Committee of the Directorate for Curriculum Development and Transformation (DCDT) recently held a workshop on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Curriculum and Learning Design and Development. Read more

Alumnus hoists Unisa flag as South African diplomat in foreign lands

Manqoba KaMpiyamampondo Mdluli is a Unisa alumnus hoisting the Unisa flag on continental platforms. He is on his third tour as a South African Diplomat in foreign lands and on his second assignment in the Republic of South Sudan. He has also served in Tanzania between 2015–2018 and the Republic of South Sudan between 2012–2014.Read more

Breaking language barriers: SRU promotes inclusivity with multilingual support resources

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

Alumni with outstanding scholarly achievements

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

Don Cobra strikes a new chord: Musician earns a business degree

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

Unisa bolsters efforts to ensure success for first-year students

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

Empowering inclusive education: The role of ARCSWiD at Unisa

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

Young Unisa researcher listed amongst the Mail & Guardian’s 200 Young South Africans 2024

Unisa celebrates Dr Tshimangadzo Munonde from the university’s Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology who has been named as one of South Africa’s brightest young minds and trailblazers under the age of 35. Read more