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Online learning platforms aren’t enough – lecturers need the right technical skills

In an article published on The Conversation, Dr Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise of the College of Education says that it’s not enough for universities to offer technological platforms. Those who transfer knowledge – lecturers – must do so skilfully. Read more

Free online courses could be a path to higher education in African countries but awareness is low

How exactly are MOOCs being used by African universities? Are any countries’ education systems effectively using MOOCs to widen higher education access? Dr Mpho-Entle Puleng Modise of the College of Education discusses these issues in an article published on The Conversation. Read more

Inhlanyelo Hub – strengthening commercialisation skills

The Unisa Inhlanyelo Hub was established to address student entrepreneurship and entrepreneurship development in academia. Translating academic outputs to benefit the wider society drives economic growth. In this regard, the hub seeks to promote entrepreneurship and self-employment amongst the institution's stakeholders.Read more

Reimagining the African dream

A young Unisa law student attained his childhood dream of being an author at 24. He firmly believes that his book, The African Dream, will resonate with young radical Africans who recognise that oneness is the interconnectedness of all life because the future of Africa depends on Ubuntu.Read more

The significance of post-digital theory in education examined

As part of Unisa’s continuous endeavour towards reclaiming Africa’s intellectual futures through internationalisation, one of the main themes in its 150th anniversary year, the institution hosted highly esteemed scholar Professor Petar Jandrić, from Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Croatia, as part of the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme. Read more

Towards ending female genital mutilation by 2030

Marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation, Unisa’s Institute for Gender Studies reaffirmed its solidarity with and support of the campaign against this form of gender-based violence. Read more

Upbeat reaction to historic academic opening

Unisa students and staff share their views of the academic opening of 2023, the year in which the university celebrates 150 years of impacting lives. Read more

Forging ahead to enhance academic and institutional sustainability

Unisa’s prestigious official opening of the 2023 academic year reflected on, among others, the institution’s 2022 highlights and what it envisions for this year. The university declared that its theme for this year is ‘Reclaiming Afrika’s Intellectual Futures’. Read more

Jubilant Unisans celebrate 150th anniversary prior to academic opening ceremony

The 2023 official academic opening ceremony marks Unisa's 150th anniversary (#Unisa150). Joyful Unisans are gathering outside the Muckleneuk Campus to commemorate the milestone in song and dance. Read more