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Unisa alumnus avows to solve societal challenges

Unisa is a university committed to encouraging and supporting staff and students in developing innovations that solve societal challenges. Alumnus Alan Levy remains true to the university's principles. Read more

Correctional Services inmate obtains LLB with 25 distinctions

Unisa is a university rooted in making education accessible to all. Katlego Tlhabatlhaba, an inmate at Mangaung Correctional Centre, recently obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree at Unisa with 25 distinctions on record time. He is currently studying towards a Bachelor of Commerce in Law. Read more

Unisa exhibits at The Royal Agriculture Show in Pietermaritzburg

Unisa recently participated in Pietermaritzburg's Royal Agricultural Show. The show demonstrates the agricultural industry, celebrates rural life and provides a platform for farmers, exhibitors, and the public to come together. The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences curated an exhibition providing an excellent opportunity for prospective students. Read more

Unisa degree allowed Dlamini opportunity to advance career in South Korea

Unisa alumna, a recent TikTok sensation, is raising the Unisa flag high by staying true to the university’s mission of serving humanity. After posting a video which garnered over a million views, graduates across the country have been reaching out to Sinqobile Gabisile Dlamini for help with teaching jobs in South Korea. Read more

Students share fond highlights to commemorate #Unisa150

As the university celebrates its 150th anniversary, Unisa students share their fond highlights of the institution and suggest how the university can celebrate the #Unisa150 historic milestone.Read more

Dankie, Unisa — Re a leboha for 150 years of improving lives

The reputable African university, Unisa, celebrates its 150 years milestone of, among others, improving the standard of living of its staff members. In this #Unisa150Stories edition, Unisa staff members share how the university shaped their lives. Read more

ADOVH-DTSFL empowers educators with pertinent 4IR skills

Giving back to the community, the Unisa Academic Development Open Virtual Hub in the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning, held the Basic Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) Skills for Educators Workshop, aimed at equipping school teachers with foundational competencies to embrace 4IR in their classrooms. Read more

Promoting environmental sustainability to commemorate Unisa’s anniversary

The Kwazulu-Natal Region recently commemorated Unisa’s 150th-anniversary at the region’s Autumn graduations and, finally, with a tree planting project at the Pietermaritzburg campus. The project will contribute to the campus’ environmental sustainability and allow students to engage in hands-on learning and research in horticulture, agriculture and sustainable food production. Read more

Sikhosana obtains PhD at 27

Young scholar, Unisa staff and student, Dr Lettah Sikhosana, completed her PhD in two years, at 27, an achievement which recently earned her the Youngest Female Doctoral Graduate Award at the Unisa 2023 Research and Innovation Awards. Read more

Men encouraged to open up and seek help on mental and psychological issues

The Unisa Employee Relations and Wellness Directorate within the Human Resource Department hosted Dr Jerry Mofokeng, an acclaimed actor and author of I Am a Man, who came to support and encourage Unisa men on various mental and physical well-being issues in commemoration of the International Men’s Health Week. Read more