For his life of service to humanity, the university conferred the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Public Administration (honoris causa) on MK veteran Mavuso Msimang last week.Read more

Unisa Library and the Msunduzi Municipality recently signed a memorandum of understanding at the Bessie Head Library in Pietermaritzburg to provide students with greater library access.Read more

YOUNISA, the magazine for students, alumni and friends of the University of South Africa, took top honours in the category ‘Best publication with limited resources’ at the 17th annual South African Publication Forum Awards.Read more

On 7 August former president Thabo Mbeki, Unisa Chancellor, Mr Saki Simelane, Chairperson of the Unisa Council, and new members of Council refreshed their knowledge of the institution during an induction programme and tour of the campus. Read more

Delivering the keynote address at the 19th Annual Steve Biko Memorial Lecture, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa, enjoined citizens to create a society defined by solidarity, rather than competition.Read more

The university, though saddened by the passing of its former Principal and Vice-Chancellor, celebrates the life of a leader for whom higher education was always a first choice and first love.Read more

In this celebratory issue of YOUNISA students and alumni share their personal stories of how the university, celebrating 145 years as a beacon of hope, has changed their lives.Read more

With drama, drumbeats, dancing, declamation, and sheer delight, Unisans celebrated the 145th birthday of the venerable elder of South African universities.Read more

The university welcomes two new Unisans to Executive Management: Dr Phasoane Mokgobu as Vice-Principal: Institutional Development and Transformation and Poppy Tshabalala, Chief Information Officer and Vice-Principal: Information and Communication Technology.Read more