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Durban hosts successful Spring graduations

Despite the pouring rain in Durban, graduation brought a range of emotions for the graduating students. Mostly, however, feelings of excitement and a sense of accomplishment. Read more

Unisa promotes globally recognised engineering qualifications

To ensure the quality of its programme offerings, Unisa’s School of Engineering works with advisory boards that consist of members from industry, other institutions of higher learning and accreditation bodies.Read more

Hard work pays off for KZN’s Information Literacy Programme trainees

The Department of Information Science recently held a certificate award ceremony for 72 trainees who completed the Information Literacy Programme in KZN.Read more

Into the spotlight from behind the scenes

Having for years organised Unisa graduates’ big day, Patricia Dunn-Dube this year had the opportunity to participate as a graduate herself. Read more

Unisa continues its march up the rankings ladder

As a mega-university that invented open distance learning, Unisa continues to prove its exceptional academic stature globally. Authoritative publication US News & World Report has ranked it among the top 10 higher education institutions in South Africa, and the top 900 globally. Read more

Unisa’s engineering disciplines best in SA: Times Higher Education global ranking

The globally respected and widely referenced Times Higher Education World University Rankings, which rates over 1 700 universities across 104 countries and regions, has placed Unisa’s engineering disciplines across the board in joint first place in South Africa. Read more

Graduation dreams come true−Thanks to Unisa alumni

The Unisa alumni are a vibrant group of graduates who contribute towards an Alumni Fund that is utilised towards worthy causes identified by the university. In this feature article, three beneficiaries share how the alumni fund has changed their lives. Read more

Exemplary leadership sees Mbatha graduate

Deputy Secretary of the Unisa Mpumalanga Regional SRC Nomfundo Mbatha takes leadership prowess to the next level by obtaining a Bachelor of Education degree. Mbatha is also The National Executive Committee member of SAUS and the Secretary General of the Unisa College of Education Association. Read more

Creative Unisans conquer investment challenge

Keeping their eyes on the prize, Unisa’s Value Creators Team, innovative students Khanyisile Ndlovu and Junior Mahlangu, have won the JSE Investment Challenge’s Spectacular University Category in two consecutive months and made it to the top three of the overall rounds. Read more