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Transforming the higher education landscape
The Unisa Council is proud to announce that, in a move unprecedented since the establishment of the university 148 years ago, it will have its first female principal and vice-chancellor with effect from 1 January 2021, when Professor Puleng LenkaBula will head the institution.
Let your hands do the talking
Unisa opened a webinar series in support of the South African Sign Language Charter, launched by the Pan South African Language Board, to promote the recognition of the 12th official language at the university, not only for communication, but for curriculum and professional purposes.
Shifting the centre of power
Delivering the eighth Neville Alexander Memorial Lecture at Unisa, Dr Sophia Kisting said that we can learn so much from the icon’s engagement at a grassroots level if we “continue to respect the ideas of humility, of working for the poor, of striving for equality, and of striving for a better world. We have the power to influence our environments, to change the world around us in little ways”.
Unisa joins the Digital Preservation Coalition
“Unisa Library and Information Services wishes to align itself with a credible and long-standing body that brings together communities and shares lessons learned,” explains Daisy Selematsela, Executive Director. “By making connections with other world-class organisations, we hope to apply these lessons to our own work in support of the university’s aims.”
Tax researcher taking full advantage of grants
Sharon Smulders, an NRF-rated scholar and professor, says that her research makes a difference for SMMEs by ensuring that starting and running a small business is as easy and as simple as possible so that job creation in SA can thrive
Research in a pandemic: It's all about trust
Prof Ames Dhai said at the launch of the Community of Practice for Research Ethics and Integrity Professionals in Gauteng, a joint initiative between Unisa, the DSI, SARIMA and Wits, that rapid review does not mean rushed. Ethical standards and quality of review cannot be compromised, and rapid review cannot mean you curtail important ethical discussion.
A research degree is possible for all at Unisa
The university invests heavily in the research interests of its permanent specialist and support professional employees. Dr Sipho Makgopa is a Professional Research Group member who has struck academic gold, as he holds two master's degrees and managed to complete his PhD studies through the support services provided by the Professional Research Committee.
A woman of excellence
Gracing the cover of Leadership magazine for August is Unisa's own multiple-award-winning research professor, Harvard Medical School alumna, professor of Occupational Health and Safety, board member of several prestigious research organisations, Lindiwe Zungu, Executive Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
#WomensMonth2020 #IamGenerationEquality
Unisa ethics pioneer joins global pool of experts
Acceptance into this prestigious collective serving Globethics.net is an indication that an international non-profit foundation with UN economic and social council status recognises the expertise of Dr Retha Visagie.
#SciComm through FameLab SA
Science with clarity and charisma is what it's all about, and Trevor Simbayi and Karabo Mashiloane from CSET impressed the judges at the Unisa Regional Heat.
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Chartered accountant Asanda a testimony to the power of perseverance
Inspirational Unisan Asanda Ngcikiza predominantly self-funded her Unisa studies and became a chartered accountant at the age of 35 while juggling a full-time job and three kids as a single mother.
The future of Unisa embrace their #Heritage
Against the backdrop of the national theme for #HeritageMonth this year, “Celebrating South Africa’s living human treasures”, Unisa students share their views on what heritage means to them.
Proud Unisa graduate beats the COVID-19 blues in style
Sonke Nkwane hosted her own graduation ceremony at home and shared it online to mark an important milestone during the SA lockdown.
Unisa alumnus named ICT Minister in Namibia
Dr Peya Mushelenga has completed three degrees at the university in Political Sciences and believes in lifelong learning.
Diplomat wife honoured at Unisa's graduations in Ethiopia
Unisa made it possible for diplomatic spouses to have their own careers by studying in foreign countries.