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Youth Month: Minister challenges students to give critical feedback

Unisa students recently engaged with the Minister of Justice and Correctional Services and other luminaries on topics ranging from language policy in higher education, to equality in education and the Constitution in relation to higher education.Read more

He shoots, he scores … a master’s!

“Knowledge is power, and you are never too old to acquire any form of education,” says legendary sports broadcaster Zama “ZZ” Masondo after acquiring a master’s degree at Unisa in his 70s.Read more

Celebrating Youth Month: Youth and the digital economy

For Youth Month, myUnisa will be celebrating the youth through an informative and inspiring series themed Youth and the digital economy. We hope to also showcase Unisa students’ digital entrepreneurship stories during the month.Read more

Ingenious response to student-supervisor interaction

Unisa’s digital transformation journey has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Master’s and Doctoral Students Supervision and Monitoring Dashboard by the College of Graduate Studies.Read more

Unisa alumnus captures the essence of Makhanya

The highly talented Jaco van Schalkwyk created the official portrait of Prof. Mandla Makhanya, former Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, which was presented to him on the occasion of his retirement.Read more

Africa: Time for honest stock-taking

Delivering the annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture, renowned British-Nigerian scholar Professor Funmi Olonisakin said that it was time for the continent to take stock of its current status and reflect on where it is heading.Read more

Africa Day: Unisa a leader in decolonising African education

Speaking against the backdrop of Africa Day and Africa Month 2021, Unisa’s Professors Zodwa Motsa and Edith Phaswana reflect on the institution’s status as the capital of decoloniality and long-time champion in decolonising education on the continent.Read more

Share your digital entrepreneurship story

Do you run and/or promote your own business online? This is your opportunity to share your experience with fellow-Unisans on our news and social media channels.Read more

Caring for the girl child a must for Jessica

Unisa alumna Jessica Mgidi is on a mission to address the societal pressures that seem to consume young girls in her community.Read more