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Development through mentorship in the Western Cape Region
The region’s Student Mentor Programme is growing apace, and has once again equipped a new crop of volunteers with invaluable skills to serve them on their journey to success.Read more
Groundwork for Unisa’s 2023 SRC elections
Chairperson of IEC, Advocate Saul Makama, had a virtual briefing session with Unisa students and student organisations to discuss the processes and requirements of the upcoming SRC election campaign.Read more
Innovative research celebrated: Unisa honours its brightest and best
Presenting the university’s 2023 Research and Innovation Awards in its milestone 150th year of excellence, Unisa feted the institution’s world-class researchers and innovators who contribute to the global public good. Read more
Poised for greater heights, Unisa student soars in Romania
Qhama Mati, the Deputy President of the Unisa National Student Representative Council, is doing a semester programme in International Business Studies at the Romanian-American University in Bucharest, Romania, a venture powered by Unisa’s Internationalisation Partnerships Directorate. Read more
Unisa unlocks opportunities for its students
Unisa alumnus, former student leader and legal expert Andries Nkome says Unisa’s motto, “Pro gentibus sapientia”, meaning “learning in service to humanity”, is a relevant driving force to enhance development and literacy across Africa and beyond. Read more
Unisa’s research and innovation elite to walk the red carpet on 21 April
Despite the new normal brought by the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, Unisa’s researchers and innovators continue to produce ground-breaking research. On 21 April 2023, the university will present its 12th annual Research and Innovation Awards in recognition of more than 100 exceptional academics who exemplified African research excellence in 2021/2022. Read more
Disciplined student leader lauded for academic success
Siyabonga Lushaba, Chairperson of the Gauteng RSRC, completed his LLB degree within the minimum time while also dealing with extensive leadership duties. Unisans in the university’s Gauteng region recognise his academic achievement as a big milestone not only for his career, but also for future student leaders.Read more
Motivated to change views on environmental concerns
NSRC member Tokollo Mmamaro has joined Unisa’s #CircleOfExcellence through obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management, a qualification that will enable her to uphold sustainable practices against non-compliant corporationsRead more
Thought leadership is reinforced by education and knowledge
Delighted to join Unisa's #CircleOfExcellence, South African member of parliament and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Secretary General, Honourable Commissar Marshall Dlamini, affirms that education and knowledge enhance thought leadership.Read more
