News & Events
Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter commits to serving the community
Following the university's vision to be an African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, the Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter has pledged its dedication to the communities surrounding Windhoek. Read more
Tshokollo ya Setšhabeng: Reintegration of ex-offenders in society
Unisa's College of Law recently launched its community engagement scholarship project, Tshokollo ya Setšhabeng. The project aims to establish strong relationships with communities and eliminate the stigmatisation of offenders through restorative community service while also focusing on enhancing offender employability and skills development. Read more
Monarch embraces vital African languages project launched at Unisa
In a remarkable display of support, His Majesty King Makhosonke Mabena II of the amaNdebele wholeheartedly championed the SWiP Project's unwavering commitment to preserving and advancing isiNdebele and other African languages at the official launch hosted at Unisa. Read more
“Unisa has played an integral role shaping my academic journey and future aspirations”
Dr Hannah Njeri Kimani, a dedicated scholar from the College of Human Sciences, has achieved a remarkable milestone by earning a PhD in Information Science. Her ground-breaking research explores the potential of mobile technologies to revolutionise agricultural information access for rural farmers. Read more
Bridging the digital divide at uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality
Noting the challenges students and the community face due to poor connectivity, Unisa's intervention in the uMhlabuyalingana Local Municipality has highlighted the urgent need to bridge the digital divide and provide equitable access to education for all. Read more
Unisa KZN Region hosts the Accounting and Law Professions Day
The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Counselling and Career Development Unit is making strides in helping students embark on successful careers in the fields of law and accounting. Students were invited to a platform to broaden their horizons to local and international job opportunities. Read more
Evaluating support framework for students with hearing disability
: Sign Language was recently recognised as the 12th official language in South Africa and endorsed by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 19 July 2023. Dr Tonny Nelson Matjila shares his academic journey in evaluating the existing student support framework in higher education regarding students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Read more
A dynamic approach towards present and future challenges in higher education
Themed Universal Challenges and Dynamism Affecting Higher Education, the first day of Unisa's annual International Festival saw students and staff gathering to discuss challenges and opportunities presented on higher education, artificial intelligence and the BRICS Summit outcomes. Read more
Celebrating women in aviation through Inhlanyelo Hub's Drone Divas
Unisa's Inhlanyelo Hub recently celebrated a momentous occasion with the launch of the #DroneDivas programme. The primary objective of the programme is to empower women in aviation.Read more
