Reflecting Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, this year’s virtual orientation for students in the Department of Psychology was yet another demonstration of a concerted effort by various units at the university to put in practice its principles of service to students and other relevant stakeholders. Read more

In keeping with Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, members of the university’s Polokwane alumni chapter, many of whom play a pivotal role in the region’s economic sustainability and growth, recently reaffirmed their commitment to make a difference in the lives of current and future students alike. Read more

The Unisa KwaZulu Natal Region recently held a Student Mentor Programme to empower and help students navigate the challenges of transitioning to an open distance learning environment. The programme also provides guidance, support, and a sense of community in an otherwise isolating learning environment.Read more

Despite facing financial constraints due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Zimbabwe alumni are committed to assisting fellow graduates and participating in community upliftment projects. Read more

Students in Unisa’s Midlands Region recently had the opportunity to learn more about a CSET module dealing with digital literacy skills, and share their experiences interactively.Read more

Palesa Moloantoa recently graduated with a Bachelor of Consumer Science. Beaming joyfully for her daughter's academic excellence, Joyce Moloantoa shared that Palesa got 25 distinctions out of 30 modules—an achievement her daughter said was inspired by her.Read more

The reality of changing the mindset from being employed to becoming an employer is an essential driver in growing entrepreneurial ventures amongst Unisa students. Inhlanyelo Hub hosted an entrepreneurship workshop programme at the Unisa Durban Regional Office on using entrepreneurial tools to develop business ideas and relevant skills to launch and grow a business.Read more

Unisa recently participated in the Annual Ecom Africa 2023 conference hosted at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to showcase its masters and doctoral programmes to a global audience of prospective students and collaborators.Read more

In observance of Freedom Day, an online seminar hosted by Unisa’s Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair reflected on what leadership in contemporary South Africa should look like, and what can be gleaned from the past to make the free and socially just South Africa that Chief Albert Luthuli fought and was prepared to die for. Read more