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Unisa kicks off National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum

The prestigious three-day event brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including postdoctoral fellows, administrators, funders, and service providers. In addition, the forum witnessed the launch of the much-anticipated guideline booklet specifically designed for postdoctoral fellows. Read more

Alumnus hoists Unisa flag as South African diplomat in foreign lands

Manqoba KaMpiyamampondo Mdluli is a Unisa alumnus hoisting the Unisa flag on continental platforms. He is on his third tour as a South African Diplomat in foreign lands and on his second assignment in the Republic of South Sudan. He has also served in Tanzania between 2015–2018 and the Republic of South Sudan between 2012–2014.Read more

Alumni with outstanding scholarly achievements

Prof Dereje Bayiss Demissie recently received the Unisa Principal's Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research. From his early education in Ethiopia to his groundbreaking contributions to maternal and child health, Demissie's story is a testament to dedication, perseverance and academic excellence. Read more

Don Cobra strikes a new chord: Musician earns a business degree

Proving that his talent extends beyond music, internationally celebrated South African performer Don Cobra recently graduated with an Honours Degree in Business Management at Unisa. Read more

Unisa bolsters efforts to ensure success for first-year students

To ensure students start the Unisa student walk on the right foot, the institution recently held a preregistration workshop for first-year students. This workshop, hosted at every application intake since, provides an interactive educational experience to increase student support and success. Read more

Empowering inclusive education: The role of ARCSWiD at Unisa

A recent workshop successfully fostered a deeper understanding of Unisa's Advocacy Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities services and ensuring that staff can provide adequate support to all students. Read more

Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike graduates with LLB from Unisa

In an inspiring journey that blends athletic prowess with academic achievement, Kaizer Chiefs legend Ntsie Maphike has graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Unisa. Despite his successes in education and soccer, Maphike remained driven to fulfil a promise he made to his late father: to pursue legal studies.Read more

Breaking barriers

Busisiwe Decosta, a Bachelor of Education in Intermediate Phase Teaching graduate, says her journey at Unisa has been a remarkable adventure filled with challenges, triumphs and invaluable lessons. Despite the challenges that tried to disrupt her academic journey, her goal was always to strive for excellence. Read more

From campus to courtroom: Navigating law school at Unisa

Hazra Moosa, a Unisa Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate, started a journey in law that was both daunting and exhilarating. One of her proudest moments was winning first place in the Unisa Regional Moot Court competition for two consecutive years. Achievements like these fuelled her passion for law and filled her family with pride. Read more