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Unisa @ 150: ARCSWiD champions SA’s newest official language

Unisa’s Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities recently presented Sign Language training to staff members, thus further extending the university’s support to students living with hearing disabilities. Read more

Unisa East London alumni chapter committed to making a difference

The Unisa East London alumni chapter recently gathered to support the university and create fundraising opportunities for underprivileged students. Though a small branch, they challenged other alumni chapters to join them to raise substantial scholarship funds. Read more

Unisa hails RPL success stories

Recent workshops on the revision of Unisa’s Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy presented a chance to improve quality assurance processes while also celebrating success stories.Read more

Unisa @ 150: Minister Pandor leads a truly Pan-African celebration in Ethiopia

Speaking with passion, enthusiasm and conviction at Unisa's 150th anniversary celebration in Addis Ababa, SA's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Honourable Dr Naledi Pandor, said that the intellectual capital the university has developed across Africa will play a leading role in bringing about the kinds of changes the continent requires. Read more

ADVOH digital transformative student support for Unisa Western Cape students

With the transformation of online learning after the COVID-19 pandemic and the changing landscape of online platforms, the Academic Development Open Virtual Hub and the Western Cape Region collaborated on ways to improve the student online experience. Read more

“Unisa has contributed to my journey as a storyteller”

Tshireletso Nkoane, renowned for her roles in popular television series, recently graduated from Unisa with a BA in Human and Social Sciences. She says Unisa's commitment to online and distance learning has transformed lives, including hers. Read more

Unisa @ 150: Minister Pandor to speak at Ethiopian celebration

On 31 July, the Honourable Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, will deliver a lecture in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Unisa in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on the topic Science Diplomacy (and Innovation) in the Reclaiming of Africa’s Intellectual Futures into the next 150 Years. Read more

A vision for success against all odds

Leandra Mahalutchmee Naidoo is a remarkable Unisa student who defied all odds to pursue higher education despite facing congenital glaucoma and a series of setbacks. Her relentless determination and unwavering spirit will inspire you.Read more

AI-Digital Youth Conference 2023

Unisa was invited to participate in the AI-Digital Youth Conference organised by Ethekwini Municipality in collaboration with the GoDigitalISA Foundation.Read more