Unisa's Eastern Cape Region, in collaboration with the Regional Student Representative Council, recently hosted a workshop focused on raising awareness around plagiarism and to promote academic integrity among students. Read more

Unisa conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) to Natasha Sideris at a graduation ceremony held on 07 May 2024. Sideris is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Tashas Restaurant Group. The degree recognises her substantial and unique contributions to the fields of hospitality and consumer science. Read more

Under the leadership of Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, the university continues to gain global recognition from various institutions and academic rankings. Recent recognitions from Higher Health and the Black Business Council further affirm Unisa's stature as a significant contributor to higher education. Read more

On 06 May, the university conferred the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Honoris Causa) on Professor George Sefa Dei in recognition of the national and international impact of his scholarly pursuits, even beyond the realm of academia, and his lifelong quest for answers to global educational challenges. Read more

Launched by the university’s Student Retention Unit, the First-Year Experience Massive Open Online Course has gone a long way towards assisting students in meeting the dual challenge of transitioning to both higher education and an open, distance and eLearning institution. Read more

Advocate Thomas Chauke, a dedicated security officer turned scholar, shares insights on his journey toward a Master of Laws degree, the benefits of online learning and the importance of discipline and support systems. Read more

Unisa recently honoured three students living with disabilities at one of the institution's autumn graduation ceremonies. These remarkable individuals demonstrated resilience and passion towards their studies until they graduated. Read more

Hailing from Mohlaletse village in Limpopo, Dave Lebusa Mamaregane, fondly known as Dave, has always been driven by a passion for social justice. Graduating with an undergraduate diploma in security management, his sight was set on law enforcement as a means to become a voice for the voiceless. Read more

In an exciting development, Unisa's Management Committee (MANCOM) has greenlit hybrid venue-based exams for third-year and postgraduate modules offered by the College of Accounting Sciences. Read more