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Unisa bids farewell to a servant leader
"Having served Unisa for 33 years, I believe the institution is a home for most of us. It has equipped us to grow intellectually and develop professionally, and has given us multiple opportunities," said Unisa's former Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya, at his farewell ceremony.
"Let us build a Unisa we are proud of"
Setting the tone at an Extended Management Lekgotla, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, conveyed a pressing need for the institution to constantly rethink, reinvent, reshape and regenerate.
Four outstanding Unisans in the running for 'Science Oscars'
In recognition of their remarkable contributions to SET and innovation, Professors Jan Kroeze, Hossein Jafari, Marcia Mkansi and Fulufhelo Nemavhola have been nominated for the 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards.
Iranian postgraduate student obtains Unisa PhD
Dr Mahboube Khalvati, a recent Unisa PhD graduate from Iran, shares her unusual postgraduate study journey in the field of English Theatre Studies.
Interrogating the factors that affect student success
The support recipe for student success is far more nuanced than generally assumed, as is borne out by the eye-opening research conducted by Dr Fortunate Silinda of Unisa's Department of Psychology.
Unisa’s international students profiled
Unisa recently conducted an analysis to understand who its international students are in order to better serve their needs.
Four outstanding Unisans in the running for 'Science Oscars'
In recognition of their remarkable contributions to SET and innovation, Professors Jan Kroeze, Hossein Jafari, Marcia Mkansi and Fulufhelo Nemavhola have been nominated for the 2020/2021 NSTF-South32 Awards.
Stellar NRF review feedback for Unisa researcher
NRF recognised Prof Norma Ruth Romm is an internationally known and respected sociology researcher, who has made a substantive contribution in research.
Unisa's Shadowmatch student support pilot bears fruit
A system made available to students free of charge to provide study and career reports based on their habits has seen wide adoption across colleges.
Still making a mark in research even in retirement
A retired Unisa academic and researcher re-rated C2 by the NRF, Prof Ruth de Villiers believes that her present contributions to Unisa - through advancing growth in research and scholarship - are making the greatest impact yet.
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Gardener completes law degree
From a gardener to obtaining an LLB degree at Unisa, an ecstatic Robert Maposa aims to achieve more by becoming an advocate.
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.