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 If you are aggrieved by the inadequate service and administrative malpractice, exhausted by internal complaints procedures and frustrated by staff who refuse to help, there is help available.
2012/07/31 |
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 Three students from the College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) successfully found employment during the last phase of their studies.
2012/07/31 |
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 Ntombifuthi Mashimini’s life has changed for the better, thanks to the Ekurhuleni Service Centre.
2012/07/31 |
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The Diepsloot community came out in numbers to take advantage of Unisa’s Chance 2 Advance programme which was held from 16 to 28 July 2012
2012/07/30 |
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 The Unisa community opened their hearts (and their wallets) this year in honour of former South African President, Nelson Mandela.
2012/07/27 |
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 About thirty students accepted the invitation to attend the I-SET Robotics coach and mentor training as part of the Unisa Chance 2 Advance Programme in Diepsloot on 19 July 2012.
2012/07/27 |
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 On 21 July 2012, 60 teams arrived at TUT to participate in the WRO Regionals Competitions.
2012/07/27 |
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 On Tuesday 17 July, 2012 approximately 150 participants attended a public lecture on human trafficking organised by Unisa-KwaZulu Natal.
2012/07/27 |
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 Nompumelelo Institute of Leadership (NIL) is a non-profit organisation based in Kwa-Mashu.
2012/07/27 |
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 With approximately 5000 delegates in attendance, the 30th International Congress of Psychology (ICP) taking place from 22 to 27 July 2012 will be the largest international psychology conference in Africa and the southern hemisphere.
2012/07/27 |
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 The Unisa flag flew high at the 22nd World Congress of the International Political Science Association (IPSA) held from 8 to 12 July 2012 in Madrid, Spain.
2012/07/25 |
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 The South African (SA) government spends the equivalent of $1225 per child on primary education, yet accomplishes less than the government of Kenya which spends only the equivalent of $258 per child.
2012/07/25 |
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 With three important targets on poverty, slums and water having been met, a new United Nations report stresses the need for true global partnerships to achieve the remaining Millennium Development Goals by the 2015 deadline.
2012/07/23 |
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 Braving the cold, the warm hearts and voices of the Unisa community came together to sing a happy 94th birthday to Madiba.
2012/07/20 |
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 The Department of Curriculum and Learning Development (DCLD) and the South African Research Chair Initiative (SARChI) presented a seminar on 6 July 2012.
2012/07/20 |
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 The careers fair 2012 had its usual buzz with students meeting and engaging with potential employers and learning more about the companies that exhibited at the fair.
2012/07/18 |
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 Changes to the two most important examinations in a chartered accountants life, will affect new students from 2013.
2012/07/18 |
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 If politics, as we have been taught, is the art of the possible, then, social cohesion, antithetically, appears to be the art of the impossible.
2012/07/18 |
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 Johann Sebastian Bach, Arnold Schoenberg and François Couperin are some of the world’s most famous composers and classical artists.
2012/07/18 |
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 Although cell phones can be used to educate learners, access to the internet via cell phones also provides a foundation for cyber bullying.
2012/07/17 |
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 As a distance learning institute, service delivery to students is a critical component in order for education objectives to be met and surpassed.
2012/07/12 |
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 Physicists around the world waited in anticipation and excitement on Wednesday 4 July 2012 for the announcement of the discovery of a new subatomic particle that looks like the Higgs boson.
2012/07/12 |
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 Three Unisa Ornamental Horticulture students displayed their green fingers at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea flower show in London and made South Africa and Unisa proud.
2012/07/11 |
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 About 9000 kilometres separate South Africa and South American nation, Chile, but, economic and cultural exchanges between the two countries are about to bring them much closer.
2012/07/10 |
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 The most successful students are less dependent on lecturers, Prof Hellicy Ngambi, Executive Dean of CEMS told undergraduate students during a recent visit to the Cape office in Parow.
2012/07/09 |
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 The dawn of democracy came with a realisation that police alone cannot win the battle against crime. It is on this premise that community policing is emphasised in the SAPS Act.
2012/07/06 |
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 Speaking in the spirit of the College of Human Sciences’ Africa Speaks lecture series, South African born scholar, Prof Boatamo Mosupyoe delivered a thought-provoking and engaging lecture.
2012/07/05 |
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 Dumisani Ndubane is a man on the “Wiki walk”. The Tembisa lad and Unisa Diplomandi will be jetting off to Washington D.C. in the USA to attend the Annual International Wikimedia Conference.
2012/07/05 |
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 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), southern Africa, delivered the 2012 World Drug report on 28 June 2012, with special emphasis on the African continent.
2012/07/05 |
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 The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) hosted their African Visiting Scholar of the month lecture series on 25 June 2012.
2012/07/05 |
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 Comparison of notes on local and international experiences of dealing with issues of sexuality in early childhood education was the order of the day on 21 June 2012 at a College of Education (CEDU) seminar.
2012/07/05 |
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 Unisa and higher education institutions can be instrumental in football development by identifying areas where critical research is required.
2012/06/28 |
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 To a large extent, South Africa has been sheltered from the immediate stress of the world's economic turbidity; however, this does not mean that the country and its businesses don’t feel the pressure.
2012/06/28 |
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 The outstanding achievement of the students has proven that SBL is committed to fulfil the mission of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply in Southern Africa.
2012/06/28 |
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 The Youth Research Unit at the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) hosted a respected forensic psychologist on 20 June 2012.
2012/06/28 |
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 Prof Moche's appointment to the HEQC accreditation committee will strengthen her insights into the internal process of creating education programmes at Unisa.
2012/06/28 |
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 In a move that confirms Unisa’s growing international stature, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya has been appointed to the Executive Committee of the International Higher Education Teaching and Learning Association (HETL).
2012/06/21 |
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 Some people murder the entrepreneur in themselves, and some allow it to emerge, blossom, learn and grow. The challenge faced in this country is releasing as many entrepreneurs as possible from inside the chests of millions of South Africans.
2012/06/21 |
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 The School of Business Leadership (SBL) invited 11 Grade 11 girls from Summit College to spend the Cell C Take a Girl Child to Work Day at the Business School.
2012/06/21 |
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 Prof Mandla Makhanaya, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor recently visited the Unisa Music Foundation School of Music in Soshanguve to officially open the garden that Unisa Estates upgraded at this facility. His distinguished presence and address inspired all present. He encouraged students to persevere in pursuing their dreams.
2012/06/21 |
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 Engaging with Unisa academics, Dr Albert van Jaarsveld, CEO of the National Research Foundation made ‘Scaling up the South African research enterprise’ the focus discussion on 14 June 2012.
2012/06/21 |
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 Why do learners of the GDE continue to arrive late to school, bunk classes, and why are they always seen roaming the streets in full school uniform during school hours irrespective of the presence of the GDE Circular 13 promulgated in 2002?
2012/06/21 |
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 The workshop attendees gained valuable insight into the various MIT methodologies and approaches in preparation for the International MIT Conference which will be held from 13 to 15 August 2012.
2012/06/21 |
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 Hopeful students flocked to the Es’kia Mphahlele registrations hall to register for the second semester.
2012/06/21
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 The Thabo Mbeki African Leadership Institute (TMALI), held a two-day colloquium on 14 June 2012, with an overarching theme on the role of African leaders in uplifting the continent.
2012/06/19 |
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 The Water research flagship in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology hosted a seminar themed Hydrology and water resources modelling on 31 May 2012.
2012/06/19 |
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 The School of Computing (SOC) in the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology (CSET) hosted its first Computing Pro Bono event.
2012/06/19 |
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 The Limpopo Region held the First Things First HIV counselling and testing session in partnership with HET, HEAIDS and HESA at the Library Centre in Polokwane.
2012/06/19 |
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 Unisa's 2012 autumn graduations were held in Polokwane on Thursday 7 and Friday 8 June 2012 respectively.
2012/06/19 |
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 Prof Veronica McKay (Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Education) attended the Basic Education Budget Vote Speech.
2012/06/19 |
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 The aim of the event, which was held on 30 May 2012, was to introduce the learners to professions within the accounting streams.
2012/06/19 |
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 The memory of the late Prof Dani Wadada Nabudere was brought to life at a commemoration seminar.
2012/06/14 |
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 The Institute for Open and Distance Learning invited three accomplished academics to an interactive three-day seminar.
2012/06/14 |
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 Judge Zondo also holds a BUris and an LLB, both from Unisa.
2012/06/14 |
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 June marks an important period in our young democracy as we remember the immense contribution made by the country’s young people in the struggle for freedom, justice and equality.
2012/06/14 |
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 In commemoration of Youth Month, the Institute for African Renaissance Studies (IARS) hosted the South African Youth Indaba on 6 June 2012.
2012/06/14 |
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 Ten researchers at the College of Education (CEDU) are researching the dynamics of violence in schools.
2012/06/14 |
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 The IDRA's function is research and community engagement with the focus on dispute processing and resolution in Africa.
2012/06/08 |
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 Mandela and Mbeki merit great consideration, not only because of the intrinsic worth of their styles of leadership, but also because they embody something about South African society today.
2012/06/08 |
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 World Environment Day was observed on 5 June 2012 with the aim of educating global citizens about the dangers that threaten natural environments.
2012/06/07 |
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 All the young ladies who participated in the initiative praised the Gauteng Region for giving them an opportunity to be exposed to the workplace environment.
2012/06/07 |
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 The Department of Physics at Unisa organised the first DST-UNISA-JINR Symposium in the Kruger National Park.
2012/06/07 |
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 The College of Science, Engineering & Technology (CSET), were part of the 2012 Science tuBE exhibition held from 23 to 26 April 2012.
2012/06/07 |
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 Unisa, in collaboration with the Department of Education: Libode District, recently held a Life Orientation Teachers Workshop in Libode outside Mthatha, Eastern Cape.
2012/06/07 |
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 The first place visited by the team from the Florida RSC was Lobone High School in Soweto.
2012/06/07 |
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 Unisa’s 2011 Communication on Progress (COP) report, submitted earlier this year to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), has received positive feedback from the global compact.
2012/06/06 |
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 Nine graduation ceremonies were held from 22 to 25 May 2012 in Durban.
2012/06/06 |
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 The Durban Bright Site project is a Unisa strategic project that aims to provide Unisa Durban-based students with relevant social work related learning opportunities.
2012/06/06 |
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 This year marks the 10th anniversary of Cell C’s Take a Girl Child to Work Day project.
2012/06/05 |
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 On 28 May 2012, eminent scientists from India and South Africa participated in a core discussion forum focusing on the latest areas of materials science.
2012/06/05 |
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 It may be a relatively long time still to go, but eventually, the world will be able to view Galaxies far, far, away.
2012/06/01 |
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 The 5th Annual Unisa/IFLA Regional Office for Africa Public Lecture on 25 May 2012 coincided with the commemoration of Africa Day.
2012/06/01 |
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 The unique contribution that nurses make can be described as 'Science and Art'. Their extraordinary skills in delivering care, both empathetically and scientifically are the special attributes that make nurses invaluable.
2012/05/30 |
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 The communities of Lusikisiki and Flagstaff in the Eastern Cape were the latest beneficiaries of the Chance 2 Advance programme.
2012/05/30 |
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 The Department of Physics celebrated its 2011 research successes on Thursday 3 May 2012 with a lunch in the Kgorong building.
2012/05/30 |
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 During the school visits, CSET members covered different topics in Science, Mathematics and Technology which were highlighted by educators as challenging to learners.
2012/05/30 |
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 The Department of Mercantile Law’s lecture series hosted an acclaimed international academic on 22 May 2012.
2012/05/30 |
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 This initiative will provide special assistance to underperforming schools which have been identified by the former Minister of Education, Naledi Pandor.
2012/05/30 |
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 The type of leaders required by Africa are men and women of reason, who are qualified and capable of holding their own in world affairs, and who can be trusted in their dealings with people and resources.
2012/05/28 |
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 Innovation is not the sole domain of research – it is found in all aspects of life.
2012/05/28 |
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 About 500 Unisa students were conferred their degrees during a graduation ceremony in Bloemfontein on 18 May 2012.
2012/05/28 |
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 The international symposium on Mobility, Migration, Development and Environment aims to highlight the complementary and contradictory approaches to population movements and the developing environmental crisis which characterise the old and new mobilities.
2012/05/25 |
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 I-SET invited a number of schools, potential sponsors and other interested parties to a coach and mentor information day on 19 May 2012 in the Senate Hall at Unisa.
2012/05/24 |
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 Unisa hosted the 29th Annual International Aids Candlelight Memorial Commemoration on 18 May 2012.
2012/05/22 |
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 This technique seeks to measure flow velocities through an imaging method rather than measuring by physical parameters.
2012/05/22 |
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 The peer review involves the impartial evaluation of the Library services by experts in the Library and Information profession against specified criteria aligned with national and international standards.
2012/05/22 |
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 'We need to adopt the culture of critical thinking, innovation, creativity and originality. South Africa needs you to be critical in thoughts, original and formative, to create jobs for the citizens, continent and the world.'
2012/05/22 |
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 We can never talk enough about HIV/AIDS and the consequences it presents to individuals, communities and the nation at large.
2012/05/22 |
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 The Unisa Port Elizabeth Region hosted a successful function to establish a Regional Student Forum for students with disabilities.
2012/05/22 |
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 Mrs Dikeledi (FD) Mahlo and Mrs Jacomina (JMC) Motitswe, under the supervision of Prof Hugo and Prof MW Maila respectively, both realised their dreams of graduating this year.
2012/05/22 |
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 Prof Fouché, who has a B1 rating from the NRF, is from the Department of Decision Sciences and the leader of the CEMS research flagship focusing on computability, complexity and randomness in decision sciences.
2012/05/22 |
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 Tens of thousands of people worldwide who are seeking to raise awareness about HIV will be participating in the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial this year.
2012/05/18 |
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 It is often said that student leaders who participate actively in student politics do not always complete their qualifications and that if they do, it takes them several years to complete them.
2012/05/18 |
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 From 16 to 28 July 2012, the community of Diepsloot in Johannesburg will benefit from over 100 classes which are designed to cater for the specific learning needs of the township.
2012/05/18 |
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 What started as a lonely expedition turned into an exciting journey for more than 170 students.
2012/05/18 |
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 The Johannesburg Harp Trio performed at the Promusica Theatre just across the road from the Unisa Florida Campus on Friday 11 May 2012.
2012/05/18 |
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 The Black Management Forum Student Chapter (BMFsc) held their 3rd annual transformation seminar on 8 May 2012.
2012/05/18 |
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 One of South Africa’s most respected activists, Navanethem Pillay, was conferred the degree of Doctor of Laws (HC) by Unisa on 14 May 2012.
2012/05/17 |
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 Prof Harrison Atagana, Head: Institute for Science and Technology Education at Unisa, an active and well published environmental biotechnologist and science education researcher, has been elected as a fellow of the Society of Biology in the United Kingdom.
2012/05/17 |
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 The line between theory and ideology is impeccably thin. Reflecting on this through the Africa Speaks lecture series, the College of Human Sciences (CHS) hosted visiting scholar, Dr Gordon Ade-Ojo, of the University of Greenwich, London on 9 May 2012.
2012/05/17 |
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 Diversity, or lack thereof, still dredges up feelings of repression and pain for many people in the post-1994 era and it seems conversations just aren’t enough.
2012/05/16 |
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 “Oh Yes You Can and Eight Keys to Progress” is a product of six years of hard work and dedication.
2012/05/15 |
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 Unisa’s inaugural Radio Day was held on 26 April 2012, marking one year since Unisa Radio was launched.
2012/05/14 |
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 Prodigious Jazz musician, Jonas Gwangwa was conferred the degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (Honoris Causa) by Unisa on 3 May 2012.
2012/05/11 |
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 The launch of the Archie Mafeje Research Institute (AMRI) on 4 May 2012 proved that the drive for social transformation is still very much alive.
2012/05/10 |
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 The Archie Mafeje Research Institute is a great institute, established & hosted by a great university, in honour of a great man.
2012/05/03 |
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 People must have a fair opportunity to obtain jobs that use their current and future competencies.
2012/05/03 |
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 Prof Makhanya urged students to dream big and study to get doctorates or higher qualifications.
2012/04/26 |
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 A lifeline for those students who owe final year fees.
2012/04/26 |
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 The focus of the First Things First campaign is to get staff and students tested and know their status.
2012/04/26 |
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 Leadership development should focus on utilising resources to promote human rights and alleviate poverty.
2012/04/25 |
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 Passion, drive, hospitality, a positive attitude towards life, patience, hard work, ethics...
2012/04/25 |
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 The competition aims to seek out, stimulate and reward the country’s brightest young minds and biggest thinkers.
2012/04/25 |
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 Transformation is personal and touches the hearts and minds of people. It begins with you.
2012/04/23 |
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 1 987 students passed the examination; one Unisa student obtaining the fourth highest marks in the examination.
2012/04/23 |
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 Enthusiastic learners were treated to talks on the evolution of stars and the large-scale structure of the Universe.
2012/04/23 |
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 Student Funding has created a new procedure aimed at alleviating long queues during the funding application periods.
2012/04/05 |
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 Thousands of glass beads and shards have made the site of Chibuene in southern Mozambique their home.
2012/04/05 |
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 Water conservation and water demand management are imperative strategies that will ensure water security for South Africa.
2012/04/05 |
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 As the largest university in the country, Unisa can make decisive contributions to development of South Africa and Africa.
2012/04/03 |
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 The role of the university is to ensure that the country grows educationally, politically, economically and socially.
2012/04/03 |
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 Being an anthropologist, my business is people and I always tell my students that there is no place like people.
2012/03/29 |
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 When you’re changing a girl’s life, it’s not just that life. You start to affect a family, a community, a nation.
2012/03/29 |
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 The exhibition allowed people to physically see things and understand them, rather than just asking questions about them in a panel discussion.
2012/03/29 |
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 We believe that research is more than an isolated intellectual exercise. It's about finding practical solutions to real-world problems.
2012/03/23 |
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 A major milestone in Unisa’s history and development.
2012/03/22 |
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 The 'Eye Pal solo reader' and the 'Smart Synergy Desktop' devices will enable visually impaired students to study more effectively.
2012/03/20 |
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 To commercialise or not? The answer is yes. The question is how?
2012/03/20 |
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 The words 'innovation' and 'invention' are often used interchangeably, but is there an undesirable side to innovation as well?
2012/03/19 |
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 The 'Messages and Meaning' exhibition consists of 140 unique pieces from South Africa and Africa.
2012/03/16 |
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 India and South Africa agree that Nanotechnology, a cutting-edge, revolutionary technology, will drive the Industrial Revolution of the 21st century.
2012/03/15 |
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 Unisa's much-anticipated Research & Innovation Week got under way in the Senate Hall on Monday 12 March 2012.
2012/03/14 |
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 CANSA shavathons will be held all over SA from 1 to 4 March.
2012/02/24 |
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 Unisa wishes to advance its research profile and establish itself as a research-intensive university.
2012/02/16 |
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 This book, shelved at the Unisa Library, is a symbol of international academic relationships.
2012/02/16 |
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 An exhibition of this kind allows staff and students to interact with the works of this lion of Africa.
2012/02/16 |
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 Lukáš Vondráček walked away with prize money amounting to R546 500 after impressing judges with his impassioned and unrivaled performances during the competition.
2012/02/10 |
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 Offering quality education for all children in early childhood and by collaborating with international researchers, CEDU aims to merge inclusive education and early childhood development.
2012/02/07 |
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 The workshop conveyed the importance of lifelong learning, and how it can contribute to greater choices and ample opportunities in the post-school period.
2012/02/06 |
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 Nanotechnology is not just a new field of science, engineering and technology conducted at the nanoscale, but a multidisciplinary field of study that has great potential for technological innovation. It brings together researchers from the sciences, engineering, and even social sciences and law.
2012/02/03 |
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 Addressing the issue of African languages and the discourse on colonialism, Prof Soyinka said without development in communication, a distortion of other people’s languages is likely to occur.
2012/02/02 |
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 The six finalists, representing six different countries, will each play two piano concerti accompanied by the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra in the final round of the competition this week.
2012/01/31 |
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 For us as a university - whose fundamental responsibility is to construct knowledge, understand the meaning of life and how people create meaning, and unearth novel ideas, systems and processes which are beneficial for the development of societies, communities and ecologies - this event was important because it provided us with an opportunity and invitation to search for lessons, limitations, challenges and prospects for the present and future.
2012/01/31 |
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 The twelve semi-finalists of the 12th Unisa International Piano Competition have been announced.
They are Angelo Arciglione (Italy), Enrique Bernaldo de Quiros (Spain), Johann Blanchard (Germany), Sebastian Di Bin (Italy), Stanislav Khristenko (Russia), Heejae Kim (Republic of Korea), Pavel Kolesnikov (Russia), Christopher Janwong McKiggan (United Kingdom), Luka Okrostsvaritze (Georgia), Daniele Rinaldo (Italy), Lukáš Vondráček (Czech Republic), Gehui Xu (People’s Republic of China).
2012/01/26 |
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 In less than a week, one of the most anticipated classical music events in the country for 2012 is starting: the 12th Unisa International Piano Competition.
2012/01/17 |
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 The College of Education hosted an Early Childhood Development and Care (ECDC) colloquium on 29 November 2011 to promote dialogue around issues in ECDC with the aim of improving service delivery in the sector.
2011/12/08 |
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 Nearly 20 000 Unisa students participated in the recent student representative council elections, of which the results were announced by Unisa’s Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on 28 November 2011.
2011/11/29 |
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 Unisa recently changed its banking operator from Absa to Standard Bank. This is important to remember, because it means that our banking details have changed completely. When paying your tuition fees please use the new banking details which can be found on www.unisa.ac.za/paymentinfo.
2011/11/23 |
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 Prof George Dei hosted a series of lectures for the College of Education entitled 'Towards an African-sensitive Curriculum'.
2011/11/21 |
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 Two regional competitions organized by the department allow Robert Breebaart to reach finals in Paris.
2011/11/21 |
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 The Founders lecture gave accomplished speakers an opportunity to inform and inspire attendees that South Africa, and Unisa, can be a world player in the fields of innovation, science and technology.
2011/11/10 |
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 "I have learnt in life that success comes not from that which is given to you; but from fighting for the things you are passionate about, from a strong belief and will, and a curious and insatiable appetite for knowledge and progress." This poignant sentiment was expressed by the Vice-Principal: Research and Innovation, Prof Mamokgethi Setati, when she hosted various stakeholders at the launch of this important portfolio on 7 November 2011.
2011/11/08 |
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 The world welcomed the birth of its 7 billionth resident this week. Prof Gretchen du Plessis gives us her insight into the implication of this, both nationally and globally.
2011/11/04 |
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SRC Elections have closed on Friday 28 October 2011
2011/11/01 |
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Unisa's 2011 SRC election closes tomorrow, Friday 28 October 2011, at 19:00 electronically and 16:00 at Regional Offices. Remember to cast your vote before it's too late!
2011/10/27 |
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Unisa's 2011 SRC elections will soon be entering its second and final week. A huge number of votes have already been submitted. If you haven't had a chance to make your voice heard yet then don't delay - you have until Friday 28 October 2011 to submit your vote before the elections close.
2011/10/21 |
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 Unisa's new voting system is easier to use than ever before - all you need is a web-enabled phone or a computer with an internet connection to vote electronically.
2011/10/17 |
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 A cohort of 10 students from the University of Mumbai (UOM) will be visiting Unisa from 1 October to 6 October 2011. Their visit follows an agreement between Unisa and the UOM to initiate 'Gandhi Inspired Talks', an exchange programme in celebration of the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on 2 October and commemoration of his death on 30 January.
2011/10/10 |
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 Following a decision by the IEC, Unisa's SRC elections have been postponed and will now take place between 17 and 28 October 2011.
2011/10/05 |
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 New book details Unisa's achievements in nurturing musical talents.
2011/09/15 |
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 Prof Narend Baijnath led a high-level delegation to visit selected academic institutions in India.
2011/08/26 |
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 With the issues of ubuntu, humanisation of law and epistemology as its bedrock, the College of Law (CLAW) held a two day lekgotla.
2011/08/19 |
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 Prof Makhanya's commitment to Unisa women.
2011/08/12 |
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 SBL launches academic scholarship in honour of Judge President Ngoepe.
2011/07/26 |
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 Seven young pianists, four from the Western Cape and three from Pretoria, have been chosen as semi-finalists of the 4th Unisa National Piano Competition.
2011/07/15 |
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 “By the power given to me by the constitution of the SRC approved by the 2006 Council, article 2 subsection 2.1 of the electoral policy, and on behalf of the National Executive Committee of the SRC, I hereby declare the date of the 2011 SRC election to be 5 September 2011.”
2011/07/11 |
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 Iranian Alexander Rahbari, who has played with more than 120 European orchestras (including the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra), will be conducting the Unisa Symphony Orchestra during the final rounds of the National Piano Competition.
2011/07/07 |
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 While global markets for cocaine, heroin and cannabis have either declined or remained stable, the production and abuse of prescription opioid drugs and new synthetic drugs has risen, according to the World Drug Report 2011. Illicit cultivation of opium poppies and coca remained limited to a few countries. Although there was a sharp decline in opium production and a modest reduction in coca cultivation, the overall manufacture of heroin and cocaine was still significant.
2011/06/30 |
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 “Let us be clear on one thing, government does not create jobs – that is the role of the private sector. However, government creates an enabling environment and support for businesses to thrive. Such support comes in various forms, including tax breaks, subsidies or incentives. Nonetheless, even if the government creates this environment successfully, we will only achieve limited success if we are short on one important ingredient: entrepreneurship,” said Dr Thabo Mosala, guest speaker at the recent SBL graduation dinner at Gallagher Estate, Midrand, celebrating DBL, MBA and MBL graduates.
2011/06/23 |
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 The University of South Africa conferred an honorary degree, Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (Honoris Causa) on Mothobi Mutloatse last night at a graduation ceremony held in the ZK Matthews Great Hall on the Muckleneuk campus. Mutloatse is the founder of Skotaville Publishers, co-founder of the literary magazine Staff-rider, and now chairperson of the Mutloatse Arts Heritage Trust.
2011/06/10 |
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 Unisa has long been recognised as a leader in distance education and has provided opportunities for many students from different countries and colonies to obtain their degrees. This was the view expressed by former President of Mozambique, Joaquim Chissano, who received an honorary doctorate from Unisa on 24 May 2011.
2011/05/26 |
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 The daughter of Basic Education Minister, Mrs Angie Motshekga, recently received her LLB degree from Unisa in Pretoria. The excited Makgatho Mmathari Motshekga has been studying towards her degree while juggling a demanding work schedule.
2011/05/24 |
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 “The reputation of South Africa’s FET Colleges needs to change and the quality of education must improve,” said Dr Blade Nzimande, Minister of Higher Education and Training.
2011/05/12 |
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 The freedom or independence of the Public Protector from political and other external influences is a non-negotiable constitutional guarantee
2011/05/05 |
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 Unisa’s Prof Helene Gelderblom will, in June, be jetting off to the University of Maryland in the US to learn more about creating usable and accessible computer technologies.
2011/04/21 |
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 Prof Hellicy Ngambi, Executive Dean: CEMS, hosted the Executive Director of the Ford Foundation International Fellowships Programme (IFP), Dr Joan Dassin.
2011/04/18 |
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 Prof Brenda Gourley was awarded the degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (Honoris Causa) at a graduation ceremony held on the Muckleneuk campus on Monday 4 April 2011.
2011/04/08 |
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 Look inward and believe that you are an agent of transformation - one that has the potential to harness intellect, substance and leadership. This was the task set for students at the Black Management Forum Student Chapter (BMFsc) transformation seminar that took place on 24 March 2011.
2011/03/31 |
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 We know that there are people who sleep on our streets in Pretoria, petitioning the United Nations to help them. The main issue is: understand that we are human beings first and then citizens.
2011/03/25 |
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 Congratulations are in order to those involved in the Bright Site Project of the Sunnyside Service Learning Centre as the project was placed second in the third annual MacJannet Prize for Global Citizenship.
2011/03/22 |
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 Whistles, together with a loud and hearty applause, greeted Prof Mandla Makhanya as he delivered his first student address as Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor.
2011/03/11 |
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 For the first time at Unisa, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology has a Microsoft Student Partner (MSP) on campus. Mr Rendani Nevhulaudzi has being selected as the 2011 MSP for Unisa. This very excited third-year Information Technology student will be the Microsoft representative for Unisa students.
2011/03/04 |
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 From humble beginnings as a junior lecturer in Unisa's Department of Sociology in 1989, Unisa's recently appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya, is not only a man who is familiar with the struggles of junior staff, he is also a man who is driven and dedicated as indicated by his rise through the academic ranks over the years.
2011/02/17 |
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 On 17 January 2011, Prof Baijnath, Unisa's Pro-Vice-Chancellor; Prof Linington, Executive Dean: CAES; and Prof Z Dlamini, the newly appointed Deputy Executive Dean of CAES visited the ABEERU site at Loskopdam Nature Reserve, Mpumalanga
2011/02/14 |
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 A certificate ceremony, hosted by the Bright Site Project, the Department of English Studies' Povey Centre and the Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS), was held in the Philadelphia Hall in the Vudec building on Thursday 20 January 2011
2011/02/08 |
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 The Unisa Music Foundation recently organised a meeting for all tutors involved in the community music development programme in the Dr Miriam Makeba Concert Hall.
2011/01/25 |
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 Corruption is a global concern and a crime that affects us all
2011/01/17 |
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 I believe that the Pro-Vice-Chancellor must have command as a generalist of many diverse functions in order to provide decisive, reliable and credible leadership in support of the Vice-Chancellor, and in leading, coordinating and steering of the academic cluster in particular
2010/12/06 |
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 If South Africa beats Australia in the bid to host the Square Kilometre Array radio telescope, it will facilitate economic development in South Africa and across Africa, will ensure scientific and technological growth, and will provide an opportunity for African astronomers and scientists to develop their skills and expertise
2010/11/22 |
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 “Hard work pays.” This was the message from the Directorate: Student Funding (DSF) and the Dean of Students.
2010/11/11 |
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 Unisa, South Africa and Africa destined for greatness
2010/11/02 |
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 TMALI should address poverty of the mind
2010/10/20 |
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 Storytelling is not just for children – as storytellers from around the world are revealing at Unisa’s 2nd Conference on Reading Promotion and Storytelling Festival for Children which is taking place from 6 – 8 October 2010
2010/10/08 |
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 Author of Q and A and the brains behind Slumdog Millionaire, Mr Vikas Swarup was conferred the degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (honoris causa) on on 21 September 2010 at the ZK Matthews Great Hall.
2010/09/28 |
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 The number of graduates during Unisa’s spring graduations has increased with more than a 50 per cent increase in some categories.
2010/09/20 |
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 The annual ICDE SCOP meeting offers Rectors, Presidents, Vice-Chancellors and Chief Executive Officers of open and distance learning universities an opportunity to meet with peers from around the world.
2010/09/16 |
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 "Who would have thought that the work of a country boy from Colenso would be celebrated over two days?”
2010/09/06 |
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 Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Barney Pityana, recently received international guests from the National Democratic Institute (NDI), an international organisation based in Washington, DC.
2010/08/30 |
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 "Universities bestow degrees and honorary degrees on people, but Prof Ntuli has imparted knowledge to the university."
2010/08/26 |
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 "Today we continue with strengthening ties in the domains of technology, research, teaching, scholarship, academic exchange and African knowledge production for the benefit of our countries’ people and the African continent at large."
2010/08/19 |
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 The Directorate for Counselling, Career and Academic Development, based on the Sunnyside campus, recently completed the basic training programme for a new group of career counselling interns. Read more.
2010/08/12 |
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 Drug use around the world is shifting towards new drugs and new markets. This is the finding of the World Drug Report 2010 which was launched on 15 July 2010 in the Dr Miriam Makeba Concert Hall by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
2010/08/05 |
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 "The SBL partnership with WAII is a testimony that Unisa is indeed an African university in the service of humanity and want to deliver on its commitment to assist in capacity building on our continent.”
2010/08/02 |
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 "Partnerships are crucial in our effort to continuously expand on and increase our knowledge base in a highly competitive environment."
2010/07/19 |
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 Coinciding with the 2010 Soccer World Cup, the Better World Village kicked off an activity filled month on 11 June 2010 at Burger’s Park, Pretoria.
2010/07/19 |
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 Unisa welcomes Ms Arisa Voges, the new Director of the Directorate of Music at Unisa and the first woman ever to be appointed to this influential position at Unisa.
2010/07/15 |
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 "Bursaries go a long way in opening doors for these students as outstanding fees do not hold them back any longer. Once Unisa has identified the students who are to receive the bursaries, MIE would like to keep track of their progress".
2010/07/06 |
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Bipolar mood disorder is a recurrent disorder resulting in the person suffering from depressive and manic episodes. During the period of mood disturbances, the person moves between two poles or extremities.
2010/07/06 |
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 Prof Barney Pityana, Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, led a delegation to the United States of America.
2010/07/06 |
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 We have the capacity to be our own liberators in an environment of democratic ethos and the acceptance of human equality as a fundamental principle.
2010/07/01 |
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 One of the aims of the Migration and Citizenship Rights Network (MiCRiNet) is to establish a sustainable network of scholars and policy makers investigating the impact of migration on citizenship rights in the SADC region.
2010/06/29 |
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 Soccer clinics for more than 300 children in Pretoria, Durban and Cape Town teaches learners between the ages of 12 and 16 nation building and teamwork through sport.
2010/06/24 |
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It is vital for institutions of higher education to define the concept of graduateness to ensure their graduates are meeting the rapidly changing needs of the South African and global job market
2010/06/14 |
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 Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Barney Pityana, has urged scholars and academic staff of both the Vrije University Amsterdam and Unisa to offer ideas and thoughts that can advance the academic projects of the 2010 Soccer World Cup event
2010/06/14 |
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 The Patron of the Thabo Mbeki Leadership Institute, former President Thabo Mbeki, delivered the Inaugural Annual Thabo Mbeki Lecture at the ZK Mathews Hall on 27 May 2010
2010/05/31 |
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 International Museum Day celebrations were held at the African Languages Literary Information Museum on Tuesday 18 May 2010.
2010/05/25 |
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 South Africa is a water-scarce country with an average rainfall of just over half of the world’s average.
2010/05/25 |
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 An alternative option is intelligence-led policing, where information is obtained from all possible sources, then collated, analysed and processed to become crime intelligence, as it is important to “know your enemy”.
2010/05/25 |
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 "My wish is that all the doctoral students use their research for good. They contain a lot of value that can benefit humanity and I hope they don’t just end up being piled on shelves, but benefitting the masses in some way or another."
2010/05/25 |
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 “We can win this fight if we all take a stand against this pandemic and defend our people. Those infected, like myself, don’t need your sympathy; we need love, understanding and perseverance.”
2010/05/17 |
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 Unisa Art Gallery is collaborating with the Department of Psychology in putting together an exhibition (entitled "resurrection")featuring some of the artists of the greater Tshwane region.
2010/05/17 |
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 "Through all that pain, I just wanted to get up and not be angry with the situation or the person that caused the accident. I instead saved that strength to be able to walk and swim again."
2010/05/14 |
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 "The IU has the necessary infrastructure and could be a credible SBL partner. Our visit to Inoorero University was productive and offered a platform and opportunity for the SBL to strengthen its presence in East Africa."
2010/05/10 |
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 Loosen up and “lahl’umlenze” - says "Hotstix" while doing the moon walk and kwasa kwasa and jamming to the 1990s hit song “Shikisha”.
2010/05/10 |
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Recipient of the prestigious Stephanus Zondagh Overseas Scholarship and holder of the Unisa Organ Performer’s Licentiate, Rieger Organ has been appointed as the new organist and curator of the Rieger Organ.
2010/05/10 |
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 Unisa conferred an honorary doctorate on former Constitutional Court Judge, Justice Yvonne Mokgoro on Monday 19 April 2010.
2010/04/22 |
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 Prof Mamokgethi Setati, Executive Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, chaired the proceedings for the 2010 CSET African Scholar Programme held at the Dr Miriam Makeba Concert Hall on Tuesday 13 April 2010.
2010/04/22 |
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 The mobile service units purchased by Unisa at a cost of about R2 million will serve Unisa students in the rural areas of the North West, Free State, Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and Limpopo provinces.
2010/04/13 |
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 The voice of African cinema Prof Soyinka-Airewele discussed the phenomenon of popular African cinema and focused largely on Nollywood, Nigeria’s film industry which is the third largest film industry in the world.
2010/04/13 |
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 A discussion was held on the challenges facing the BPE in relation to efforts to privatise some of the public sector enterprises in the country in order to facilitate unlocking their true value and potential as institutions.
2010/04/13 |
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 The audience was spellbound by the fact that one can learn vital lessons simply by turning the page of a book.
2010/03/30 |
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 The fog water system was specially designed to be used in rural areas, to be as cost effective as possible, to use material that is readily available in the areas and to be suitable for use in areas with no electricity.
2010/03/30 |
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 "Cross the border and live, rather than cross our borders and die." This was the message by Prof Pamela Ryan (Executive Director: Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor) as she welcomed delegates who attended the launch of the joint UNODC/BCOCC Project.
2010/03/30 |
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 We take our hats off to Coach Letseka who, at the age of 52, made this punishing route look easy.
2010/03/30 |
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 Two clinics will be held on each specified day and will accommodate up to 60 children at a time. These children, aged between 12 and 16, will be pre-selected from different schools in each of the areas.
2010/03/23 |
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 In handing over a cheque for R200 000,00 to Ms Mandisa Kalako-Williams, Secretary General, South African Red Cross Society, Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor said, "I share with many South Africans an understanding that in the world we live in we are connected by something deeper and more important than the material world."
2010/03/23 |
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 In February 2010, Two Unisa delegates represented the Unisa Centre for Applied Psychology (UCAP) at the 4th Africa Conference on Sexual Health and Rights in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
2010/03/23 |
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 This book is about an African success story, humbly known as Somaliland.
2010/03/23 |
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Within the next three years, Unisa will become an exciting place of teaching and learning: students excited by their successes and academic staff excited about their craft.
2010/03/16 |
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 Unisa supports the global Earth Hour.
2010/03/16 |
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 "Unisa is one of the most important universities in South Africa and we need to establish solid relations and network with it. We believe that Unisa has a lot to offer young people from around the world, so we have come to exchange ideas," said Mr Cecilio Garza, General Coordinator of the World Youth Congress 2010.
2010/03/16 |
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 It is critical for African women to get a better understanding and identity of who they are so that they can in return unite to amplify their voices.
2010/03/16 |
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 The exhibition entitled "An evolving consciousness" is open for public viewing until 30 April 2010, Tuesdays to Fridays, from 10:00 to 16:00.
2010/03/16 |
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"We must be doing something right and I must point out that people are seeing us differently. When joining Unisa, they are joining an institute of repute."
2010/03/09 |
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 The village will facilitate conversations on critical global issues ranging from homelessness, human trafficking, and sustainable local development and greening cities.
2010/03/09 |
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 Mrs DRM Bopape won an award in the category "Corporate Manager of the Year 2009" presented by the Polokwane Chamber of Business.
2010/03/09 |
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 The course brought together 13 students and 15 internationally renowned experts in the fields of Psychology, Anthropology, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Victimology and Victim Assistance.
2010/03/09 |
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 The Es’kia Mphahlele Registration Hall was abuzz on Thursday last week when invited guests congregated to celebrate the opening of the new Unisa shop.
2010/03/09 |
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 "We must be doing something right and I must point out that people are seeing us differently. When joining Unisa, they are joining an institute of repute."
2010/03/09 |
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 "Haiti mourns, and we mourn with it, even as it rebuilds; we recognise the massive challenges that are faced by the people of this country."
2010/03/01 |
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 This directorate has been mandated to conceptualise, manage, coordinate and report on an array of institutional research activities and initiatives.
2010/03/01 |
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 The process continues to find a suitable name for the New Entrance Building on the Muckleneuk Campus. At the Council meeting held on 27 November 2009, it was decided that the process of the naming of the New Entrance Building would be referred to the Branding Committee of Council.
2010/02/22 |
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 "Unisa students heeded the call by Student Development to participate in the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) awareness campaign held on 15 and 16 February 2010."
2010/02/22 |
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 "According to one of the artists, her work was provoked by "the hostile behaviour cultivated in society and how the military process changes humans into killing machines."
2010/02/22 |
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 High standards make for difficult choices in String Competition: The performances of all six finalists brought many members of the audience to their feet in standing ovations.
2010/02/12 |
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 "To achieve goals you’ve never achieved before, you need to start doing things you’ve never done before." These were the words of internationally respected author Stephen R Covey during a video clip that set the tone for an enlightening Open Distance Learning (ODL) Implementation launch that took place on 10 February 2010 in the Senate Hall.
2010/02/12 |
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 The six finalists in the 5th Unisa International String Competition 2010 are competing over two evenings for the coveted first prize in the violin and cello categories, with the winner in each category receiving R200 000,00.
2010/02/09 |
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 The works on exhibition reflect students’ awareness of contemporary attitudes and cutting-edge creative development both locally and internationally.
2010/02/09 |
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 "It has been a year of change in our judicial system and we look forward as we move into a regime with powers that make contributions to society."
2010/02/09 |
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 "We want to show that at Unisa, and as a country, we are deeply involved in the development of music in our communities."
2010/02/09 |
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 As the Unisa family gathered on 28 January 2010 to celebrate the official opening of the academic year and the outstanding achievements of 2009, members of staff were asked to spare a thought for the citizens of Haiti, whose lives were devastated by an earthquake which struck the Caribbean country earlier this month.
2010/02/01 |
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 "People sing in time of pain and sorrow. If you feel down, you sing a song that inspires and speaks to you".
2010/01/29 |
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 Twenty-seven of the most talented young string players in the world, representing 18 countries, will compete in this year's competition, which will kick off at 19:00 tonight in the ZK Matthews Great Hall.
2010/01/25 |
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 As South Africa gears up to host the biggest soccer gathering ever to be held on the continent of Africa, we are proud to announce Unisa's involvement in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
2010/01/25 |
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 Unisa continued with its domination of the SAUSSA men's soccer championship for the fifth year in a row
2010/01/25 |
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Unisa joins the international community in reaching out to the quake-struck Haiti by contributing to the Red Cross Humanitarian Emergency Appeal.
2010/01/25 |
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"We never saw him as a fading star but a shining light right through. I always harboured the hope that by having someone like him at our university he would inspire a younger generation of students to become thought leaders for our country at their own time," said Prof Barney Pityana.
2010/01/21 |
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 Department hosts evening to showcase achieving students, the amalgamation of truths and a heritage of excellence.
2010/01/19 |
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 At a very upbeat ceremony held on 11 December 2009 to close the 2009 academic year, staff congregated in the Senate Hall on the Muckleneuk campus to recall the key moments that marked this university's progress towards being the African university in the service of humanity.
2009/12/14 |
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 At its recent meeting, the Council of the University of South Africa unanimously re-appointed Mr Justice Bernard Ngoepe as the University’s Chancellor. Council also confirmed that as Prof Barney Pityana’s term of office as Vice- Chancellor will end at the end of 2010, the process for appointing a new Principal and Vice-Chancellor has already started and the position will be advertised in February.
2009/12/09 |
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 We need to strive for a society where we channel stereotypes. We as women, need to be the first to construct a society where both men and women are equal.
2009/12/09 |
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 In its annual support of this initiative, the Unisa ISHS endeavours to enhance awareness of the violence which faces South Africa’s women and children.
2009/12/09 |
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 Mrs DRM Bopape, Regional Director: North Eastern Region, received an award for her outstanding contribution to "the empowerment of people in the Limpopo Province".
2009/12/09 |
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 "19 November is International Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, and aims to unite and educate governments and societies to take action to prevent child abuse."
2009/12/09 |
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 "At a meeting held on 30 November 2009 between the Institute for Open and Distance Learning (IODL) and a delegation from the Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Thailand, it was decided that collaboration between the two institutions could be a viable option."
2009/12/09 |
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 "The recent election of Unisa’s National Student Representative Council (SRC) has been described as a historic institutional achievement, one that is expected to change the face of student involvement in the management of the university."
2009/11/27 |
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 "Four days have been set aside for a Unisa-led international conference that seeks to find lasting solutions for the troubled war-torn Sudan."
2009/11/27 |
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 "Unisa Press has published yet another nail-biting, thought provoking and touching read."
2009/11/27 |
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 "It is clear that Traditions 1 has tapped into a current that is deep and strong. There is a definite need to interrogate, challenge, build and enhance social, economic, political and cultural traditions in South Africa and throughout Africa."
2009/11/27 |
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 One of South Africa’s most well-known Editors in Chief, Ms Ferial Haffajee, believes that while life in South Africa is tough, it is only the citizens of this country that can change the direction of where South Africa is going.
2009/11/20 |
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Opportunities for collaborative research and community engagement are being explored by Unisa and the University of Botswana.
2009/11/20 |
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 The vision for Progressio is to create a forum for distance learning practitioners internationally.
2009/11/20 |
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 "Licensees must shape Unisa students to be inquisitive, active in their learning, to have enquiring minds and to have interest in exploring technology."
2009/11/20 |
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 Dr Menzione hopes to establish a very special relationship with the university, and with South Africa and the rest of Africa.
2009/11/16 |
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 "Our panel of independent and international judges was impressed by not only the quality of the applications and nominations, but also by the diverse and complex range of issues that South African dispute resolvers deal with."
2009/11/16 |
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 In his citation as the primary nominator, Prof Pityana described Prof Baijnath as a seasoned academic and higher educationalist who has made substantial contributions to higher education development in South Africa. This was achieved through his institutional work, involvement in national and international initiatives, and through scholarship in his various fields of endeavour.
2009/11/16 |
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 At the centre of the exhibition was the Unisa Institutional Repository (UnisaIR). Unisa researchers are encouraged to submit their published articles so as to make information more easily accessible to scholars on the African continent and beyond. Unisa Press is supporting the UnisaIR by allowing their authors to submit their published articles, and by archiving some of their journals and books on the UnisaIR.
2009/11/10 |
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 Unisa will continue to play a role in the development and continuous improvement of the Commonwealth of Learning quality assurance model.
2009/11/10 |
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 This publication explores the ways in which women in Africa receive and utilise various technologies.
2009/11/10 |
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 It is imperative to focus on HIV prevention among young people, because young people between the ages of 15 and 24 are the most threatened by the Aids epidemic.
2009/11/10 |
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 Through the writing and composing of Nkosi Sikelel’ i Afrika, Mr Sontonga achieved a timeless iconic status and his memory transcends language and culture, as this song is recognised and sung in many parts of Africa.
2009/11/03 |
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 Unisa’s Corporate Communication and Marketing team have much to be proud of after scooping four awards at the prestigious Marketing, Advancement and Communication in Education (MACE) Excellence Awards.
2009/11/03 |
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 The association aims to promote excellence in business management education in Africa by supporting graduate business schools through capacity building collaboration and quality improvement.
2009/11/03 |
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 In keeping with the 2009 theme for Heritage Month - "Celebrating South African craft as heritage" - the exhibition aimed to showcase the best craft in South Africa.
2009/11/03 |
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 Justice Moseneke, a Unisa alumnus, was honoured at the dinner where he was awarded the Chancellor’s Calabash Award. In his acceptance speech, he said it was imperative that South Africans remained patriotic and did their best for humanity and transformation in this generation.
2009/10/26 |
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 The Honourable Minister Noluthando Mayende-Sibiya recognises Dr Sidzumo-Mazibuko's commitment towards women empowerment.
2009/10/26 |
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 John Roos was invited to join the jury of the recent Tbilisi International Piano Competition in Georgia.
2009/10/26 |
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 The late Prof Es’kia Mphahlele was a deeply "insightful, intelligent and influential commentator" on a variety of social issues.
2009/10/26 |
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 Numerous alumni and prospective and current students visited the Unisa stand at the recent Annual Windhoek Agricultural Show.
2009/10/13 |
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 The Unisa Music Foundation is passionate about introducing music literacy and basic instrumental skills to as many of our talented youth as possible on a countrywide basis.
2009/10/13 |
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 The registration hall, which is named after the late Prof Es’kia Mphahlele, a South African writer, academic, arts activist and African humanist, boasts a huge registration centre with 288 self-help registration points to ensure smoother registration processes.
2009/10/02 |
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 Staff and students joined others around the world in participating in various environmental activities during Global Climate Week.
2009/10/02 |
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 "Reading makes us richer, but we need to catch the reading bug early in life."
2009/10/02 |
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 The NMR is a super-powered analytical machine that will assist Unisa in its task of establishing a culture of research and a network for biotechnology training platforms.
2009/10/02 |
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 For the first time, South Africa was represented both on the jury and among the competitors.
2009/09/21 |
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 The campaign was based on the principle of "a book in the hand enables the student".
2009/09/21 |
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 This training will enable World Vision Development Facilitators to design, implement and monitor community-based development projects.
2009/09/21 |
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 "Our purpose here is to give you information on the developments at Unisa for your benefit, your learners and your communities at large."
2009/09/21 |
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 The facility will give the university’s postgraduate students registered in Biotechnology an opportunity to do practical research training at a recognised scientific research institution.
2009/09/14 |
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 Unisa students' hope for the future was rekindled during the Young Professionals' seminar held this week.
2009/09/14 |
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 Unisa staff learn more about how and why violent house robberies occur.
2009/09/14 |
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 Disability Awareness Month aims to spotlight issues pertaining to people with disabilities and how best their needs may be accommodated. It also aims to highlight the challenges faced by students with disabilities in higher education.
2009/09/07 |
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 Students flock to Pretoria for a two-week intensive training session on laboratory-based experiments.
2009/09/07 |
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 The Centre for Business Management is proud to be associated with the school and its learners, and will continue to support them in their quest for excellence.
2009/09/07 |
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 Prof Pityana also announced and congratulated the newly elected SRC.
2009/08/31 |
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 South Africa is making immense progress and the country is positioning itself to bid for other big sporting events.
2009/08/31 |
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 The TMALI will be closely associated with the university, but will maintain its independence as an entity.
2009/08/31 |
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 Keeping children captivated allows them to be active listeners instead of passive listeners, and dramatising a story ensures an increase in the level of interest.
2009/08/31 |
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 Prof George Subotzky and Dr Paul Prinsloo do us proud. Congratulations!
2009/08/24 |
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 The exhibited works represent a broad range of South African artists, from "old masters" to cutting-edge contemporary artists.
2009/08/24 |
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 Current trends suggest that many sectors of the 21st century economic community are going to need the natural talents of women.
2009/08/24 |
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 Community psychology in an ODL environment requires the department to be more creative in its method of teaching, because community psychology is a very practical subject.
2009/08/24 |
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 Similar workshops have already been planned for the other regions.
2009/08/24 |
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 The workday garb of the Protea restaurant on the Muckleneuk campus was exchanged in favour of exotic drapes and colourful beaded African dolls as Unisa honoured its women achievers at the Vice-Chancellor's Women Empowerment Gala Dinner on 7 August 2009
2009/08/17 |
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 Patriarchy and the oppression of African women has generated much controversy, because it forces Africans to take stock of what is happening in Africa.
2009/08/17 |
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 EVA is a measure of the true economic performance of a company and a strategy for creating shareholder wealth
2009/08/17 |
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 Unisa Peer Educators are truly helping to create a healthy Unisa community.
2009/08/17 |
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 We join the audience in shouting "bravo, bravo" to these two singers who make us so proud to be South Africans.
2009/08/11 |
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 "Statelessness" destroys the very capacity to act as people living in a human society.
2009/08/11 |
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 Hopefully this telescope will inspire a new generation of young scientists.
2009/08/11 |
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 "We take tuition seriously; hence we create these opportunities for academics and students to talk about how we can improve the quality of teaching and learning in CSET."
2009/08/11 |
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 TBWA\HUNT\LASCARIS, Unisa’s advertising agency, won the premier award in the Outdoor Advertising category in this year’s Cannes Lions International Advertising
2009/08/03 |
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 The National Press Club has declared the Congress of the People and Eskom joint winners of its newsmaker of the year 2008 award.
2009/08/03 |
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Unisa took its first steps towards multilingual teaching when it hosted a workshop on the intricacies associated with the development of multilingual terminology lists for study guides.
2009/08/03 |
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 Chaplains attending the annual National Independent Schools Chaplains Conference were invited to lunch at Unisa and were addressed by Prof David Mosoma on Maintaining and growing faith in varsity.
2009/08/03 |
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 Renowned South African scenario planner Dr Clem Sunter believes that South Africans do not celebrate the excellence of their country and citizens as much as they could and should.
2009/08/03 |
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 The African Language Association of Southern Africa (ALASA) celebrated three decades of existence by hosting its 15th Biennial Conference at the University of the Western Cape
2009/08/03 |
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 COPE: The beginning of the resolution of ideological contestation within the African National Congress, was the topic of a lecture by Dr Mcebisi Ndletyana of the HSRC hosted by the School for Graduate Studies.
2009/08/03 |
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 Prof Hellicy Ngambi, Dean of the College of Economics and Management Sciences, paid a welcoming visit to the staff of the Department of Transport Economics, Logistics and Tourism.
2009/08/03 |
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 Ms Henrietta Samuels and her Unisa ornamental horticulture students received a number of awards at the Garden World Festival.
2009/08/03 |
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 The Department of African Languages in collaboration with the School of Computing hosted a multi-, inter- and trans-disciplinary (MIT) research seminar on Computational linguistics for lesser-resourced languages.
2009/08/03 |
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 Psychology students from the University of Botswana and Unisa came together and organised the first ever Southern Africa Students’ Psychology conference, with the theme: Re-imagining Psychology in Africa.
2009/08/03 |
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 Dr Eunice Basson from the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology has been awarded the LAPA Publishers Bursary for Creative Writing for 2009.
2009/08/03 |
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 Mr Brian Molefe, Chief Executive Officer of Public Investment Limited (PIC) addressed Unisa alumni at a business breakfast jointly organised by Unisa Alumni Relations and the School for Business Leadership (SBL) Alumni Association
2009/08/03 |
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 The North Eastern Region joined hands with the Society for Family Health and loveLife to run an awareness campaign against alcohol abuse and HIV at the Polokwane campus
2009/08/03 |
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 Currently, a panel of 50 examiners are contracted to conduct the examinations of about 13 000 candidates countrywide in 34 instruments and theory of music.
2009/07/24 |
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 The concert seemed to be just what the doctor ordered for Unisa's music lovers.
2009/07/24 |
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 Prof Jhazbhay's manuscript stands out as the first South African authored study of the Somali predicament.
2009/07/24 |
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 A disquieting statistic is that 40 house robberies occur every day in the country, 20 of them in Gauteng.
2009/07/24 |
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 Prof Justin Yifu Lin's advice for South Africa in this time of global financial crisis is to tackle infrastructure and other growth bottlenecks that require significant public expenditure and investments
2009/07/20 |
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 Did you know that an estimated 15% of the South African population are problem drug users?
2009/07/20 |
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 We join the Unisa Library in wishing you a happy birthday, Madiba. We salute you!
2009/07/20 |
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 "I hope the students will form a strong network today that they will use to start their careers."
2009/07/20 |
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 During the final round, the finalists performed as soloists with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
2009/07/14 |
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 "One suspects that if Africa is ever to be successful in achieving its educational goals, in achieving equity, it will have to assert more forcefully its own identity."
2009/07/14 |
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 She is a role model for excellence and leadership in mathematics education.
2009/07/14 |
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 Books remain for many the main source of information, but it is rare that you find a book that meets the needs of a broad range of individuals at their point of need.
2009/07/14 |
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 "Unlike in the past when forms of discrimination were embedded in how universities operated, universities now have fairness and justice as some of their values."
2009/07/14 |
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 The competition will draw to a close tonight when three finalists will perform with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Arjan Tien.
2009/07/06 |
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 Prof Hellicy Ngambi has been appointed as Executive Dean of Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences
2009/07/06 |
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 As he walked down the Unisa SBL corridors, 91-year old Rev Arthur Colin Kain, MBL class of 1969, looked fondly at some of the old pictures on the wall
2009/07/06 |
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 Judge Guzmán is a retired Chilean judge who became famous internationally for prosecuting former dictator, Augusto Pinochet, on human rights charges.
2009/07/06 |
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 South Africa is a unique country and its youth must ensure that it thrives against all odds
2009/06/29 |
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 The competition kicked off this morning on the Sunnyside campus and we have a wonderful photo gallery for your enjoyment.
2009/06/29 |
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 "Certainly the best SAHS conference I’ve been to --- a new moment in the discipline’s own history."
2009/06/29 |
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 This will be the first time that the ISC World Criminology Congress will be held on the African continent.
2009/06/29 |
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 Elections come with lots of challenges and the best way to handle them is to work closely with the political parties and the media.
2009/06/22 |
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 "We are very enthusiastic about this project as it gave us the opportunity to work with rural communities who usually have less access to information about their career and study options."
2009/06/22 |
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 ICDL staff in the Pretoria Hub have created an e-system which regulates and monitors student access to the computer labs.
2009/06/22 |
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 The conference aims to emphasise the links that history has with other disciplines that share and study the southern African past
2009/06/22 |
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 A Unisa Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) was established on 7 May 2009 to conduct the 2009 elections for a national SRC and six regional SRCs during the months of May, June and July 2009.
2009/06/15 |
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 The team will be engaging with the book-loving crowds at the Cape Town International Convention Centre this week
2009/06/15 |
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 He is driven by the passion to inspire, trying to break the culture of isolation between people that is being brought about by technology.
2009/06/15 |
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 The Unisa Music Foundation has now organised an upright piano for him so that he can follow his busy practice schedule unhindered.
2009/06/15 |
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 Dr Noko is the founder and president of Inter-Faith Action for Peace in Africa, a conflict resolution and peace-building initiative incorporating the continent’s seven faith traditions.
2009/06/08 |
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 The project aims to ensure that the world never forgets about the terrible consequences of a passive international community, which failed to intervene to stop the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
2009/06/08 |
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Unisa forms a crucial part of this year’s celebrations, as the largest and most resourced university library in the southern
2009/06/08 |
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 "A million new dreamers were born on Oscar night 2009", when India landed on the world’s biggest entertainment stage.
2009/06/01 |
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 The SBL received three palms and the school is recognised as an excellent business school with strong national and continental links.
2009/06/01 |
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 Knowing what you are passionate about, what your abilities are and what resources you have available will help you to plot your career path.
2009/06/01 |
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 2009 International Career Guidance and Education Fair Recruitment drive in Mauritius.
2009/06/01 |
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 Many global leaders and thinkers share a common world vision, that is, to deliver a "world order of inclusive globalisation"
2009/05/25 |
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 His appointment will enhance the image and reputation of the SBL as the leading African business school of choice.
2009/05/25 |
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 The project aims to ensure that the world never forgets about the terrible consequences of a passive international community, which failed to intervene to stop the 1994 genocide in Rwanda.
2009/05/25 |
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 CSET is making huge strides towards eradicating the continued gender disparities in science, engineering and technology
2009/05/25 |
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 The show was part of the broader Unisa marketing plan and strategy into Africa
2009/05/25 |
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 It is the first library in South Africa to offer its clients access to AirPAC, a wireless catalogue. This means that from now on users will be able to view and access the Library’s catalogue and documents via their cellphones
2009/05/15 |
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 Students appear to require greater support and intervention than previously.
2009/05/15 |
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 The IEC is charged with ensuring the implementation of the 2009 SRC election process and programme.
2009/05/15 |
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 "An ordinary guy who does extraordinary things and inspires others to do the same."
2009/05/15 |
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This project aims to raise awareness of the plight of women and girls by ensuring a whole day is dedicated to giving them insight into the numerous opportunities available to them in society and the world of work.
2009/05/15 |
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 The seminar was an important step in addressing the impact of HIV/AIDS on the university community and society
2009/05/09 |
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 The entrenchment of a democratic culture in Africa is the responsibility of all Africans.
2009/05/09 |
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 The club will continue to be a very important networking platform in 2009
2009/05/09 |
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 He has worked extensively on strategic planning around an integrated response to the impact of the AIDS epidemic
2009/05/09 |
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 Those students who have WIL as part of their qualification cannot graduate unless they have completed their experiential learning with an accredited employer
2009/05/09 |
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 The region recently handed over a total of nine computers, valued at R170 000, to visually impaired students.
2009/05/09 |
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 A hum of expectation filled the ZK Matthews Hall as staff and representatives from neighbouring universities gathered on 20 April 2009 for the launch of the publication celebrating the five years of Unisa as a merged institution.
2009/04/24 |
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 Prof Asmal applauded Unisa for introducing ODL as this model recognises "the importance of social interaction in the education/learning process
2009/04/24 |
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 Becoming a signatory to the UNGC signifies a voluntary commitment to good corporate citizenship
2009/04/24 |
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 The event, organised by the local "management committee" can only be described as a huge success
2009/04/24 |
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 They touched on a number of matters of importance for regional staff.
2009/04/24 |
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 The year 2009 marks an important milestone in the development of Unisa and it is only fitting that we should pause, take stock, acknowledge and celebrate what has been accomplished.
2009/04/17 |
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 Mr Elias Mbongeni Mthimkhulu, the winner of the R10 000,00 prize, plans to spend the money on his education
2009/04/17 |
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 The aims of the competition were to promote children's creative representation of the world, to enhance their cartographic awareness and to make them more conscious of their environment
2009/04/17 |
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 The children are requested to act as ambassadors of their country by making drawings to showcase their lives, schools, towns and the country’s uniqueness
2009/04/17 |
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 This collection comprises photographs taken before and after South Africa's transition to democracy
2009/04/17 |
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 Unisa has re-established two examination centres in Zimbabwe, one in Harare and the other in Bulawayo.
2009/04/06 |
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 The future of Unisa is safe if both the current and future generations of Unisa employees display the same level of commitment to the university as this group of retirees.
2009/04/06 |
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 Gwen Miller has been commissioned to act as National Judge for the prestigious annual Absa Atelier Art Awards for 2009.
2009/04/06 |
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 This open day provided important networking opportunities for students and staff.
2009/04/06 |
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 Unisa has taken up the challenge of providing all South Africans with the opportunity to acquire, free of charge, some basic skills in an African language of their choice.
2009/03/30 |
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 "Unisa essentially stands as a monument to the late Theo van Wijk whose footsteps are clearly embedded in the institution."
2009/03/30 |
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 The University of South Africa will be supporting Earth Hour on Saturday 28 March 2009
2009/03/30 |
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 If you are interested in cricket and the intricate politics surrounding its early history in South Africa, this is ONE book you need to own
2009/03/30 |
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 This place will always be the pride of the city and this university, and it will always reverberate to the memory of a great entertainer, a great mother of this continent, and a great philanthropist and humanitarian
2009/03/17 |
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On Saturday 28 March 2009, do your bit for the environment and join one billion people around the globe in switching off your lights between 20:30 and 21:30
2009/03/17 |
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 This programme aims to provide development practitioners with the knowledge and skills they need to plan, implement and evaluate community-based development projects among disadvantaged communities
2009/03/17 |
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 The current economic climate may have positive spin-offs for Africa as investors burn their fingers in the United States and Europe
2009/03/17 |
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 The nuclear magentic resonance machine has the ability to catapult local scientific research beyond what is currently being achieved
2009/03/10 |
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 It is hoped that by bringing together all the stakeholders in education, and by pooling our knowledge and experiences, we can ensure that the future leaders of tomorrow are well prepared, disciplined and educated
2009/03/10 |
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 Unisa has much to be proud of according to the members of the International Ambassadors’ Wives Club
2009/03/10 |
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 "We don't teach subjects at all; we teach people. Teaching is a most moral vocation since lecturers are engaged with people
2009/03/02 |
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 Although trafficking seems to imply people moving across continents, most exploitation takes place close to home
2009/03/02 |
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 Across the developed and developing world, the teaching and learning of mathematics increasingly occurs in contexts of linguistic and cultural diversity
2009/03/02 |
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 It was a fantastic opportunity for learners to get information about career choices and Unisa’s registration process
2009/03/02 |
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 The ODL implementation project team has no small task ahead of it, because it is up to this team to ensure that the open and distance learning model is implemented effectively. The main objective of the team is to ensure integration and close alignment of all ODL-related activities at Unisa
2009/02/24 |
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 The potency of cannibas has increased and the addictive nature of the substance is indicated by the sudden increase in people in South Africa seeking assistance for cannabis addiction
2009/02/24 |
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 UCAP aims to promote the application of psychological knowledge in the solution of human problems and the development of human potential
2009/02/24 |
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 But what do YOU think about the Gautrain? Will it alleviate congestion on the roads or will it be just another white elephant that no-one will use
2009/02/24 |
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This programme is designed to break through the isolation engendered by the diverse histories of South Africa and compounded by the isolation often experienced by academics and postgraduate students at a distance learning institution
2009/02/24 |
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 A courier service will also be established between the Unisa Library on the Muckleneuk campus and the Kimberley Public Library
2009/02/24 |
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 myUnisa is used to encourage interaction and engagement with course content, and to help students make connections between their studies and the real world
2009/02/16 |
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 Prof Braimoh, the guest speaker, stressed the importance of ODL in teacher education and development
2009/02/16 |
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 Both musicians played on one of Unisa's beautiful concert grand Steinway pianos which Unisa acquired 36 years ago
2009/02/16 |
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One hundred years ago, drugs were unregulated and widely abused, but fast forward a century and the progress is evident
2009/02/16 |
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 Some of his responsibilities will be to raise awareness of Ifpra within South Africa and to generate new members
2009/02/16 |
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 Assignment submission dates at Unisa have been adapted to address this problem
2009/02/09 |
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 Unisa's Booth Harpsichord was one of the stars of this concert
2009/02/09 |
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 The latest offering from Unisa Press
2009/02/09 |
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 His business plan focuses on the development of emerging contractors and their workers within the "green industry"
2009/02/09 |
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 Prof Neville Botha appointed as a member of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in the Hague
2009/02/09 |
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 The opening ceremony of the 2009 academic year gave staff an opportunity to reflect on the achievements and failures of the university and map a course for the year ahead
2009/02/02 |
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 "We need to deliver on our promises if we are going to earn our students' trust and gain credibility."
2009/02/02 |
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Unisa is aware of the frustrations and delays many students have experienced and appreciate that thousands have had to exercise patience in waiting for their registrations to be completed and to receive their study material
2009/02/02 |
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 Johnny Mekoa performed exciting arrangements of popular music with the Mekoa Jazz Octet from the Music Academy of Gauteng
2009/02/02 |
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 The Unisa soccer wins gold at the annual Southern African Universities Staff Sports Association Games
2009/01/26 |
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 Join the Astronomy Section of the Department of Mathematical Sciences on Monday to safely view this event
2009/01/26 |
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Learn how to top up your meals with fruit and vegetables
2009/01/26 |
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 Only those first-time students who have already been issued with a student number by the Central Applications Office will be able to register
2009/01/19 |
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 Corruption is harmful to development and poses a threat to the security and stability of society
2009/01/19 |
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 His MBL qualification gave him the insight into leadership and people management that he needed to "corporatize" the PIC
2009/01/19 |
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Sister Ntombi from the Unisa Clinic gives some good advice
2009/01/19 |
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 Partnership with Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad: The team felt that there were interesting synergies with Unisa programmes and research that could bring advantage to the partnership.
2008/12/11 |
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Unisa Press book brings joy to the disabled: One of the motivations behind writing this book is to build a bridge between the deaf and the hearing worlds, so that hearing people can access the hidden lives of deaf South Africans.
2008/12/11 |
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 Unisa peer education HIV/AIDS training: The training included basic information on HIV and AIDS, stigma and discrimination, and the characteristics of a peer educator.
2008/12/11 |
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An 81-year-old graduates from Unisa: Mr Belling's dissertation dealt with land restitution and compensation, a topic that is of concern both locally and internationally.
2008/12/11 |
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 North Eastern region launches its regional service charter: An exciting feature of the launch was that all staff members signed a pledge to uphold the promises contained in the regional service charter.
2008/12/11 |
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 National AIDS day - celebrating partnerships: Peer educators created quilts or other artwork with their community partners to reflect their experiences in the community.
2008/12/11 |
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 Masibumbane - lets unite: KwaZulu-Natal staff attend a regional planning workshop and teambuilding exercise.
2008/12/11 |
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 Regions are the pillars of ODL. Staff need to find ways of using advanced communication technology to reach students.
2008/12/11 |
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 This week saw the culmination of Unisa’s three-month long inaugural Young Academics Project (YAP). This investment in Unisa’s precious human resources bodes well for the future of the university.
2008/12/02 |
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 Judge Ngoepe spoke positively about the future of the SBL and was optimistic about the growth trajectory of the school.
2008/12/02 |
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 At midday on 1 December 2008, "stop and observe and act on World AIDS day". All staff are encouraged to visit the Campus Health Clinic for HIV counselling and testing.
2008/12/02 |
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 The horrific number of rape and murder cases in the country ensures that the prevention of violence against women and children remains high on the public health agenda.
2008/12/02 |
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 The South African Research Chairs Initiative (SARChI) Chair in Development Education continues to make waves in South African and far beyond its borders.
2008/12/02 |
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 The children were asked to make a drawing to express their inner feelings. The resulting artwork is devastating. All the pictures portray emotional pain: flames, weapons, disaster and death.
2008/12/02 |
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 From 2009, Unisa will offer each registered student a free email account for life, known as myLife
2008/11/20 |
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 Five candidates who performed exceptionally well in the Unisa Teacher's and Performer's Licentiate exams were invited to participate in the Unisa Overseas Scholarship Competition, with a total of R205 000 in prize money
2008/11/17 |
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The Centre for African Renaissance Studies (CARS) held a stakeholder meeting on 4 November 2008 to discuss the establishment of centres of excellence and a database of African experts within Africa and the Diaspora
2008/11/17 |
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 Featuring six composers with Unisa associations in a programme of stimulating and attractive contemporary art music, the performances were enthusiastically received by an appreciative audience
2008/11/17 |
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 The main aim of the visit was to interact with peers and experts at UNILAG in order to identify research areas of common interest and to kick-start collaboration
2008/11/17 |
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 "HIV/AIDS goes beyond statistics... it is at the heart of our lives, touching things we touch and affecting people we love."
2008/11/10 |
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 Three local Durban suppliers sponsored sports gear for some Unisa KwaZulu-Natal staff and students.
2008/11/10 |
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 A husband and wife receive their doctoral degrees at the same graduation ceremony
2008/11/10 |
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 This seminar was part of the region’s community engagement and brand building programme
2008/11/10 |
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 The breakfast meeting was held to brief HRDs on Unisa's new registration process.
2008/11/10 |
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 "The school managers say that they are now able to manage themselves better and are more able to address problems."
2008/11/10 |
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The recent SRC elections held at the University of South Africa have had to be
declared null and void as, in spite of extensive publicity surrounding the elections
including communiqués to individual students, only 1% of the total student body
at Unisa participated.
2008/11/10 |
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 "The highway of violence takes especially the young, but not exclusively. It is a highway which perhaps needs to be explored a little deeper: the anger, the sharp and blunt objects, the guns and the bullets."
2008/11/10 |
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The University of South Africa is in the process of establishing a partnership with the Thabo Mbeki Leadership Institute
2008/11/10 |
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 2015 marks an important milestone for the university as it aims to have in place the infrastructure it so desperately requires to be effective in its vision to be the African university in the service of humanity
2008/11/03 |
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 Staff, students and invited guests filled the Senate Hall to hear Mr Gwede Mantashe, Secretary General of the ANC, speak about the changing political landscape and its implications for democracy
2008/11/03 |
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 I hope that by making this work available I will restore to public memory some of the proud legacy, the humility and bravery, the selflessness that led many of us to join the liberation struggle
2008/11/03 |
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 Prof Es'kia Mphahlele was awarded numerous honorary degrees and certificates during his lifetime, including an Honorary Degree in Literature and Philosophy from Unisa in 1997
2008/11/03 |
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The Scorpions may be no more, but watch out for the "green scorpions" who are about to emerge
2008/11/03 |
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 Student teachers need to be socialised into becoming and being teachers, as becoming a teacher does not happen in isolation
2008/11/03 |
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 Mr Arnold Tsunga, the immediate past Chairperson for Crises in Zimbabwe Coalition and recipient of the prestigious Human Rights Watch – Human Rights Defenders Award 2006-07
2008/10/27 |
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 Prof. Barney Pityana, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, accompanied by Dr Joe Diescho, Director: International Relations and Partnerships Office, returned from an exciting visit to Shanghai, China, this week
2008/10/27 |
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 The Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) has been awarded the contract to provide educational training services to the Bureau of Public Enterprises (BPE) in Nigeria
2008/10/27 |
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 Talented young musicians dazzled the audience with exceptional performances at the Unisa South African Music Scholarship Competition Concert last Friday evening
2008/10/27 |
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 Unisa’s Bureau of Market Research (BMR) announced the establishment of the Mrad Shahia Academic Research Support Unit, presented three honorary awards to staff members and rewarded students who excelled in modules offered by BMR at its 48th annual research review
2008/10/27 |
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 The joy of languages and culture at Unisa was the focus of attention when the Language Festival took place on Tuesday 14 and Wednesday 15 October 2008
2008/10/27 |
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 The theme of this year's World Food Day was "Food security: the challenge of climate change and bio-energy"
2008/10/27 |
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 "We are here today because of the recent violent upheavals, and continuing simmering incidents both of overt violence, and muted responses to resolving it are tugging at our hearts, making us wonder how could it have happened
2008/10/27 |
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 Seeing really is believing!
2008/10/20 |
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 This visit aimed to give the young academics a better understanding of the region and how services are provided to learners at a regional level
2008/10/20 |
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 Unisa has good news for all its current and prospective students. Our new registration process will eliminate the long queues, the hassle and the need for students to come to campus to register
2008/10/13 |
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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Barney Pityana, and members of the Unisa delegation did their part to encourage South Africans in the United Kingdom (UK) to return home and promote Unisa when they participated in the annual London Exhibition
2008/10/13 |
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 "Our vision for 2009 is to work closely with Unisa and other institutions to bring about a healthy, peaceful and innovative society."
2008/10/13 |
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 The competition called for photographs that depicted any religious person, place, symbol or activity
2008/10/13 |
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 "Our stakeholders are very important to us; we exist because of them and we therefore have to nurture the relationship we have."
2008/10/13 |
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 The Vice-Principal: Academic and Research (Prof. Rita Maré), the School for Graduate Studies and the Unisa Research Directorate held a successful colloquium on the Africanisation of the Curriculum, with specific focus on whether this is beyond debate, last week on Friday
2008/10/06 |
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 Prof. Berhanu Abegaz presented a fascinating view of ‘Indigenous knowledge, culture and scientific research at African universities’ from the perspective of the phytochemist. Prof. Abegaz is a professor of Chemistry at the University of Botswana
2008/10/06 |
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 Andreas (Dries) Velthuizen is unique in that he is the first student to have been awarded a doctoral degree by Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CARS)
2008/10/06 |
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 A group of 16 academics from the five colleges has been identified to participate in the pilot project, which focuses on the three key areas of academic development, research and management development within the South African higher education context
2008/09/29 |
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 What stood out from the three presentations was the quest to achieve quality teaching and learning in science and mathematics
2008/09/22 |
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 Books are there to be read -- otherwise how do we understand the world we live in?
2008/09/15 |
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 Educational technologies, such as myUnisa, wikis and blogs, can be used to integrate group work into Unisa modules..
2008/09/15 |
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 Dr Anthony Court of Unisa's Primedia Holocaust and Genocide Unit recently returned from the successful inaugural Rwanda study tour
2008/09/15 |
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 "Information poverty is that situation in which individuals and communities, within a given context, do not have the requisite skills, abilities or material means to obtain efficient access to information, interpret it and apply it appropriately."
2008/09/15 |
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 It was happy faces and excitement all around when a group of senior citizens received 20 sewing machines, fabric and thread at the Vukunzunzele Senior Service Centre in Diepsloot.
2008/09/15 |
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 The team patiently answered questions on the new registration process, examinations, tutorials, the despatch of material, new programmes, service delivery and course content.
2008/09/15 |
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 Higher education exists and survives at its best where freedom of expression, of religion, belief and opinion are guaranteed and where human dignity is the norm.
2008/09/08 |
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 Ever wondered how to get into a bus with a wheelchair? What it feels like to "read" with your fingertips or "speak" with your hands?
2008/09/08 |
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 Oral information is fragile and libraries need to ask if, when an elder dies, their knowledge dies with them.
2008/09/08 |
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The university will soon be the proud owner of 14 200 new books courtesy of Van Schaik’s bookstore.
2008/09/08 |
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 The day gave students the opportunity to meet their fellow students, lecturers, IAEP board members and other internal audit practitioners.
2008/09/08 |
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 Have passion for what you do. Know what makes you laugh. Know what makes you cry.
2008/09/01 |
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 Unisa celebrated National Women’s Month with style and flair
2008/08/25 |
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 Students have a collective role to play in monitoring and promoting the development of the various communications media both nationally and in Africa
2008/08/25 |
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 The City of Tshwane, UNISA, and the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC), have reached agreement to work together in a number of areas
2008/08/18 |
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 The fifth UNISA Founders Lecture was delivered by Dr Thirumalayaperumal Karunakaran in Senate Hall, Muckleneuk Campus, on 7 August 2008
2008/08/11 |
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 During 28 July-1 August 2008 UNISA successfully renewed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed with the Ethiopian Ministry of Education in 2007 in Addis Ababa
2008/08/11 |
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 During 21-23 July UNISA hosted two high profile academics from Columbia University, New York, USA where they engaged UNISA postgraduates in many discussions
2008/08/04 |
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 Pro Vice-Chancellor hosts summit: The Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Mandla Makhanya hosted a PVC Summit themed “Towards a New Institutional and Academic Identity: Revision, Rehabilitation and Rebirth” from the 27th until the 29th of July 2008
2008/08/04 |
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 After completing her BCompt degree and taking stock of all her options, Ms Kashveera Chanderjith, a deaf student from Durban, decided to enrol at UNISA for her BCompt honours degree (CTA) and was pleasantly surprised with the interest taken in her
2008/08/04 |
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 Christiaan Hattingh, a multimedia lecturer in the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology, has been awarded with a merit prize (top 5) at the 23rd Annual ABSA l'Atelier Awards on Monday 21 July 2008 in Johannesburg
2008/08/04 |
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At the Garden World and First National Bank Spring Festival with the theme “In Tune with Nature”, the UNISA exhibition garden achieved a gold medal
2008/08/04 |
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 The 2008 World Drug Report was released at a gathering at UNISA’s main campus on 23 July 2008 highlighting an increase in demand for cannabis (dagga)
2008/07/28 |
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 On 14 July 2008 Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Barney Pityana was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) at the Fifth Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning in London
2008/07/28 |
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 UNISA and the Spanish Public University of Navarra signed an agreement on the 23 July 2008 at a signing ceremony
2008/07/28 |
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 Head of the Department of English Studies Professor Zodwa Motsa has been appointed as the Vice Chair of the Pan South African Languages Board (PanSALB)
2008/07/28 |
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 The UNISA-North Eastern Region in conjunction with the Department of Health and Social Development in the Limpopo province have launched an awareness campaign against drug and substance abuse throughout the province
2008/07/28 |
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 On 17 July 2008 the usually quiet ZK Matthews was energised by the presence of hundreds of high profile guests as UNISA honoured former United Nations Secretary-General Kofi Annan with a Doctorate of Literature and Philosophy degree
2008/07/21 |
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 The UNISA Music Foundation is proud to announce that the Soshanguve Youth Symphony Orchestra (SYSO) is in the process of being established
2008/07/21 |
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 On Sunday 13 July 2008, the 2007 winner of the UNISA Performers’ Licentiate Scholarship, flautist Cobus du Toit displayed excellence by performing his demanding programme quite brilliantly at the flute and piano duo recital at the ZK Matthews Great Hall
2008/07/21 |
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 In his first visit to South Africa, British Foreign Secretary David Miliband addressed the UNISA/UK Bilateral Forum – Engaging with the Next Generation on 7 July 2008 at the Senate Hall on the Muckleneuk Campus
2008/07/14 |
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 Origen Capital, a service provider, recently signed an agreement with UNISA, UNISA Foundation & Alumni Affairs (UF&AA) to implement a portal to assist alumni and students in facilitating career development through matching corporate requirements
2008/07/14 |
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 In celebrating Youth day on 27 June 2008, the Community Engagement & Outreach Directorate in partnership with the Centre for African Renaissance Studies (CARS) organised a lecture where the theme was “Africa Speak Up”
2008/07/14 |
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 The office of UNISA Rustenburg that used to operate as an agency was officially launched as a Regional Hub on 23 June 2008
2008/07/07 |
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 The new entrance building that is currently being built adjacent to the Theo van Wijk Building is taking shape with metal fixtures now being placed at this phase of the construction. The building of this structure began in 2006
2008/07/07 |
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The International Conference on the Humanities in Southern Africa (ICH) hosted by the UNISA School of Arts, Education, Languages and Communication and co-convened by the University of Pretoria (UP) and UNISA
2008/07/07 |
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 Executive Director of the Research Directorate Professor Tiniyiko Maluleke has been appointed to the Board of the South Africa-Netherlands Research Programme on Alternatives in Development (SANPAD), South Africa
2008/06/30 |
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On Saturday 28 June 2008 UNISA will cap 150 students. The ceremony will take place in the Ballroom at Le Meridien Hotel at 15:00
2008/06/30 |
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 Against the background of racism in South Africa and the xenophobic attacks across the country in May and June 2008, the Student Affairs Directorate, on behalf of Professor David Mosoma: Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-Principal: Learner Support, organised a Colloquium on Race and Racism in South Africa on 18 June 2008 in the Senate Hall, Muckleneuk Campus
2008/06/24 |
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This year 176 students graduated during UNISA’s graduation ceremony in Gaborone. The ceremony took place on 18 June 2008 in the Gaborone International Convention Centre
2008/06/24 |
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African “Youth speak up” is set to engage youth to articulate their identity, awaken their conscious about Africa and its cultural identities
2008/06/24 |
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 On Thursday 12 June 2008 a mini conference on cognitive revolution was held at the main campus
2008/06/24 |
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 Virtuoso violinist Philippe Graffin enthralled the audience at the Alumni Fundraising Concert with the Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra (JPO) on 6 June 2008.
2008/06/19 |
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 Dr Diane Barlow, Associate Dean of the College of Information Studies (the iSchool), University of Maryland College Park delivered a lecture on Library and Information Science curriculum development: the challenge of producing industry-ready graduates and keeping abreast of new developments in technology in the Muckleneuk Library.
2008/06/19 |
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 On Thursday 12 June 2008 the UNISA Women’s Forum Youth Day inspired youth to create a better life for themselves. It was celebrated at the Senate Hall on the main campus.
2008/06/19 |
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 The new Exxaro Chair in Business and Climate Change at UNISA’s Centre for Corporate Citizenship (CCC) was launched yesterday at a function and media briefing at Summer Place in Johannesburg
2008/06/10 |
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 World Environment Day was celebrated in great eco-style at UNISA on 5 June 2008 in the Senate Hall
2008/06/10 |
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 Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Barney Pityana recently issued a statement to staff deploring the acts of violence against foreign nationals
2008/06/04 |
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 UNISA’s Departments of Geography and Political Sciences are indeed striving towards practically applying our vision "the African university in the service of humanity”, by pulling together and donating masses of goods to the victims of the recent xenophobic attacks
2008/06/04 |
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 The Interest Group Socio-education and the Department of Criminology held a second round of panel discussions on the well-being of the youth of South Africa on 28 May 2008
2008/06/04 |
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 On 16 May 2008 UNISA commemorated the 25th Annual International Aids Candlelight Memorial at the ZK Matthews Hall with a keynote address from Metro FM’S Positive Talk host Criselda Kananda
2008/05/27 |
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UNISA’s annual Take a Girl Child to Work Day 2008 in partnership with Cell C takes place this week Thursday, 29 May 2008
2008/05/27 |
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 The annual Black Forum Africa Week Conference got off to a rousing start in Senate Hall on 14 May 2008
2008/05/19 |
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 Vice Principal: Strategy, Planning and Partnerships Prof Narend Baijnath has been appointed to the Global Advisory Council (GAC) for the Observatory on Borderless Higher Education (OBHE) based in London
2008/05/19 |
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 Professor Sozinho Francisco Matsinhe, Learner Support’s Regional Academic Coordinator at the Pretoria Hub, was recently a keynote speaker and resource person at the International Conference on Bilingual Education “How to Help Children Learn Better”, which took place at the Democratic Republic of East Timor’s capital, Dili
2008/05/19 |
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 Last month a lunch was hosted by UNISA Press in the UNISA Art Gallery to celebrate the publication of the first volume of Language Matters (edited by Prof Lawrie Barnes) to appear in print under the joint publishing agreement between UNISA Press and Taylor & Francis
2008/05/13 |
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 On Friday 16 May UNISA commemorates the 25th Annual International AIDS Candlelight Memorial. Criselda Kananda, a high profile Aids activist, will present a motivational talk at the event
2008/05/13 |
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 Four-hundred and three UNISA graduates braved the rainy and cold weather recently to receive their degrees and diplomas in a graduation ceremony in Bloemfontein
2008/05/13 |
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 Four UNISA academic staff received the Principal’s Prize for Research at the first of the autumn graduations held on 21 April 2008 at the ZK Matthews Hall
2008/04/29 |
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UNISA will launch its Institute for Open and Distance Learning (IODL) on 5 May 2008 in the ZK Matthews Hall on the main campus
2008/04/29 |
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UNISA will hold a graduation ceremony at 10:00 on Saturday 3 May in the Callie Human Centre, University of Bloemfontein
2008/04/29 |
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 Inner-city Joburg migrant woman have been given a unique way to document the story of their daily life through a research project led by Ms Caroline Kihato, of the School for Graduate Studies in the College of Human Sciences
2008/04/21 |
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Congratulations to Professor WR Kilfoil and Mr JL Segwale who were elected as employee representative members of Council
2008/04/21 |
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 On Tuesday 15 April 2008 a delegation from the Ethiopian Ministry of Justice visited UNISA on an educational tour
2008/04/21 |
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 The UNISA School of Graduate and Business Leadership (SBL) has awarded businessman Cyril Ramaphosa the Leadership in Practice (LIP) award in recognition of his outstanding achievements
2008/04/14 |
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UNISA is to confer four honorary doctorates during its autumn graduation ceremonies this year
2008/04/14 |
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 1994. The year of one of the most remarkable events of the twentieth century – Nelson Mandela became president of the new South Africa. 1994. The year of one of the most atrocious events of the twentieth century – the genocide in Rwanda
2008/04/14 |
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 UNISA’s Departments of Geography and Political Sciences visited the Ilanga Women’s Organisation Permaculture Project on 3 April 2008 as part of its 10th Annual Africa Day Community Outreach Initiative
2008/04/14 |
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UNISA is to develop its training and development programmes to incorporate training in racism awareness, as well as adopt an Anti-Racism and Racist Harassment Policy
2008/04/07 |
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 Gripped by the horrendous facts of child trafficking worldwide, the shocked audience at the Senate Hall was spellbound by the presentation of Prof Carol Allais, the Head of the Department of Sociology, on this topic recently
2008/04/07 |
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 UNISA staff members in the Departments of Further Teacher Education, Teacher Education and Educational Studies in the School of Arts, Education, Languages and Communication hosted a workshop for representatives of independent schools in Nigeria on 27 and 28 March 2008
2008/04/07 |
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Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof Barney Pityana will be a co-panelist at a seminar on “Race and Racism in South Africa 2008” taking place at the Union Buildings on 10 April 2008
2008/03/31 |
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 Homecoming Revolution, a non-profit organisation, and UNISA signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 14 March 2008
2008/03/31 |
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 On 13 March 2008 a pilot workshop on Positive Discipline in Education was held at UNISA’s Senate Hall in sync with the current crisis of increasing violence at schools
2008/03/18 |
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 Sunette Pienaar of UNISA’s Centre for Corporate Citizenship has been selected as the Young Global Leader 2008 by the World Economic Forum (WEF)
2008/03/18 |
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 On 9 March 2008 the UNISA Sunnyside campus hosted the successful piano recital by acclaimed Russian pianist Vassily Primakov
2008/03/18 |
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 The Internet is playing an increasingly important role in our daily lives from sourcing information to electronic banking, booking tickets to paying accounts via the Internet have become common practice. Thus, it should come as no surprise that people are also exploring the possibility of committing crimes via the Internet
2008/03/18 |
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A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between UNISA and the University of Lagos (UNILAG) to establish a mutually beneficial cooperative agreement was signed on 22 February 2008 on the Muckleneuk campus
2008/03/18 |
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UNISA is in the process of drafting an agreement with Angola’s Aghostinho Neto University (UAN) where we will assist the institution in developing their own postgraduate degree
2008/03/18 |
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 Corruption is one of the biggest killers in Africa,” says Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Mr Antonio Maria Costa when he presented a lecture United Nations Convention against Corruption: Addressing a major impediment to sustainable development at the Senate Hall on 6 March 2008
2008/03/11 |
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An Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) comprising of seven members from UNISA has been established to oversee the UNISA Student Representative Council (SRC) elections
2008/03/11 |
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 Dr Catherine Odora Hoppers, an internationally recognised academic and consultant, has taken up her position as head of the NRF South African Research Chair in Development Education at UNISA
2008/03/11 |
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On 20 February 2008 the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) in the Pretoria region hosted a February Buzz Event, where the guest speaker was Sej Motau, Corporate Affairs Divisional Manager of DaimlerChrysler
2008/03/04 |
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South Africa: The good news” is an initiative sponsored by FNB and it recently published 50 positive facts about South Africa where UNISA is mentioned under Education as being “…a pioneer of tertiary distance education
2008/03/04 |
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 Prof Philip Higgs, Research Professor in the School for Graduate Studies, College of Human Sciences was recently awarded the SAARDHE Fellowship by the South African Association for Research and Development in Higher Education
2008/03/04 |
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UNISA is living up to the commitment of the UNISA Service Charter by providing service excellence as is shown by a comment posted on Hellopeter.com
2008/03/04 |
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 Today, 22 February 2008 Minister of Education Naledi Pandor addressed the African Counci for Distance Education (ACDE) stakeholder’s workshop at UNISA’s Sunnyside campus
2008/02/25 |
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 Pro Vice-Chancellor Prof Mandla Makhanya accompanied by Ms Siza Magubane, the Director: International Relations attended the American Council on Education (ACE) 90th Meeting: Taking Charge of our Future held in San Diego, California, USA from the 9-12 February 2008
2008/02/25 |
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 UNISA launched the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) Africa Regional Office at a function on Muckleneuk campus on 15 February 2008
2008/02/25 |
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 On Saturday 9 February 2008, Ben Schoeman (24) became the first ever South African to win the 11th UNISA International Piano Competition in the face of stiff competition from fellow gifted pianists from around the world
2008/02/18 |
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 On 14 February 2008 the second UNISA UK Foreign Policy Dialogue was held at the Senate Hall on UNISA’s main campus
2008/02/18 |
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 On Wednesday 13 February 2008 Executive Director: Academic Planner Prof Peter Havenga delivered an enlightening presentation on the New Tuition Model during the Conversation Forum “Making the most of the semester system from a teaching and learning perspective”
2008/02/18 |
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 On Saturday evening, 2 February 2008, after the final session of the third round, the six finalists of the 11th UNISA International Piano Competition 2008 were announced
2008/02/12 |
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Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof Barney Pityana will be attending a Universidad 2008 6th International Congress on Higher Education in Havana, Cuba from 11th - 15th February 2008
2008/02/12 |
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 On Monday 4 February 2008 the Dutch Minister of Interior Ms Guusje Ter Horst met a small group of South African criminologists at UNISA
2008/02/12 |
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 As part of the educational programme of the 11th UNISA International Piano Competition taking place at UNISA’s Muckleneuk campus invitations were sent to tertiary institutions across the country, inviting piano students to attend the competition
2008/02/12 |
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During 21-24 January the Society of Law Teachers of Southern Africa and the Southern African Society of Legal Historians' Conference 2008 was held at the University of Pretoria
2008/02/12 |
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 On 2 February 2008 the opening Exhibition by Visual Arts and Multimedia students in the department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology took place at the UNISA Art Gallery on the Muckleneuk campus
2008/02/12 |
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 As the organ sounds emanated throughout the ZK Matthews Hall, all members of Executive Management, Council as well as Senate, dressed in full academic attire, made their bold entrance for UNISA’s 2008 Academic Opening
2008/02/05 |
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 The eleventh UNISA International Piano Competition 2008 got off to a splendid start at the opening ceremony in the ZK Matthews Great Hall on the evening of 24 January 2008
2008/02/05 |
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 UK editor Ms Anne Gaskell of the Open University UK (OUUK) visited UNISA at the end of January 2008 to present two seminars
2008/02/05 |
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 On Saturday 2 February 2008 the opening of the Department of Art History Visual Arts and Musicology Students’ Exhibition will be held at the UNISA Art Gallery
2008/02/05 |
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 Mrs Albertina Nontsikelelo Sisulu, wife of the great ANC stalwart Walter Sisulu, was conferred a degree of Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (honoris causa) at a special graduation ceremony last December
2008/01/28 |
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 This January, UNISA announced two senior academic appointments namely the new Executive Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology and head of the UNESCO Chair in Open Distance Learning at UNISA
2008/01/28 |
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 The College of Human Sciences is proud to announce the appointment of three new acting positions in the College Management. Prof Rosemary Moeketsi, previously Deputy Executive Dean, has been appointed as Acting Executive Dean
2008/01/28 |
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 During this past week, UNISA was abuzz with students registering for this year
2008/01/28 |
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 Two prominent South African composers, Jeanne Zaidel-Rudolph and Surendran Reddy, will have specially commissioned compositions performed during the 11th UNISA International Piano Competition in Pretoria
2008/01/28 |
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 Professor Nqosa Leuta Mahao was formally welcomed as the Executive Dean of the College of Law at UNISA at a function held on 14 January 2008
2008/01/21 |
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This year's finals of the Vodacom-sponsored 11th UNISA International Piano Competition will be headed by well-known Netherlands conductor Arjan Tien
2008/01/21 |
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 A new student hub was officially opened at UNISA on Friday, 30 November 2007. The unveiling took place in Building 15 at UNISA's Sunnyside Campus.
2007/12/10 |
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 On 30 November 2007 UNISA commemorated World Aids Day at Senate Hall on the main campus.
2007/12/10 |
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 Ursula Lau, a researcher at UNISA's Institute for Social & Health Sciences has been honoured with the prestigious Feroza Adams prize from Wits University.
2007/12/10 |
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UNISA to begin research partnerships with Indian scholars: The School for Graduate Studies of the College of Human Sciences has initiated a process to establish research partnerships between UNISA and various Indian scholars, based at universities in Delhi and West Bengal.
2007/12/10 |
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 The UNISA soccer team will participate at the annual Southern African Staff Sports Association (SAUSSA) soccer tournament to be held at the University of Zululand from 10 to 15 December 2007.
2007/12/10 |
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 On 19 November 2007, the UNISA RPL department joined forces with the WCSSL, Cape Town City's Social Development Facilitation and the Academic Literacies Centre at the UNISA Parow Regional Office to initiate a community outreach programme for street soccer players.
2007/12/10 |
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 Prof Louw new president of SACCI: Prof Alwyn Louw, Special Advisor: ODL has been appointed as the new president of the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI).
2007/12/03 |
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 New book released by UNISA academic: Recently, Prof Kopano Ratele of the Institute for Social and Health Sciences and co-editors released a new book entitled "From Boys to Men: Social constructions of masculinity in contemporary society".
2007/12/03 |
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 Collaboration discussions between UNISA & University of Versailles: Earlier this month, collaboration discussions took place between the University of Versailles and UNISA.
2007/12/03 |
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 UNISA Annual Report scoops another award: The UNISA Annual Report 2006 has received yet another award – this time in the coveted UNITECH Excellence Awards competition.
2007/12/03 |
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UNISA to commemorate World Aids Day on 30 November: This year UNISA will be commemorating World Aids Day on 30 November at Muckleneuk Campus with a host of awareness events.
2007/12/03 |
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 Unisa’s 1st 2007 Student HEMIS information show high levels of student activity: The University’s preliminary 2007 Student HEMIS information was recently submitted to the Department of Education by DISA.
2007/12/03 |
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Prof Pityana to be conferred an Honorary Fellowship next year: Principal and Vice Chancellor, Prof Barney Pityana will be conferred with an Honorary Fellowship Award from the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) during July 13-17 next year.
2007/12/03 |
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 The Annual Abdullah Omar Memorial Lecture took place at the Grace Hotel, Johannesburg on 8 November 2007 under the auspices of the UNISA Institute for Social and Health Sciences.
2007/12/03 |
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 The UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) has been granted prestigious status amongst leading global brands when it was honored with a Superbrand award
2007/11/13 |
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 The UNISA South African Music Scholarship Competition hosted by the Music Directorate took place from 11 to 12 October 2007 in the ZK Matthews on the main campus
2007/11/13 |
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 Last month, Paul Boateng, British High Commissioner to South Africa delivered a Diplo-Speak lecture on “Beyond Gleneagles: In Pursuit of a New Developmental Partnership with Africa” at UNISA’s main campus
2007/11/13 |
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 “Literature and Politics in the Horn of Africa” was the subject of a highly successful Colloquium organised by the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) Department of English. It was held on 31 October 2007 at UCT’s Postgraduate Centre
2007/11/13 |
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 A farewell dinner in honour of Mr Nicolas Bwakira, outgoing Director of International Relations and Partnerships was held on Tuesday, 30 October 2007 at the Protea Restaurant
2007/11/05 |
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 The UNISA Centre for Applied Psychology held its HIV/Aids Counselling Skills workshop from 22-26 October 2007
2007/11/05 |
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 The 8th UNISA Classics Colloquium - Madness and Mental Composure was recently held on the main campus at the Kopanong Hall in the Theo Van Wijk Building, during 25-27 October 2007
2007/11/05 |
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The UNISA Overseas Scholarship Competition was recently presented by the Department of Music which took place during 24-26 October 2007 in the Endler Hall at the University of Stellenbosch
2007/11/05 |
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 The Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Directorate in collaboration with the Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/Aids & Health (USBAH) has presented a capacity building workshop for NGOs and CBOs
2007/10/29 |
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 On Tuesday, 23 October 2007, SA’s DIY handyman, Die Nutsman delivered a fun presentation on how to safely use various electrical gadgets which was presented in conjunction with Occupational and Health Safety Day
2007/10/29 |
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UNISA’s Department of Politics has prepared a document which is an academic contribution to a better understanding of South African politics
2007/10/29 |
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 Dr Catherine Hoppers, visiting professor at Stockholm University’s Institute of International Education has been awarded the National Research Foundation's South African Chair in Development Education at UNISA
2007/10/22 |
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The Principal and Vice Chancellor, Prof Barney Pityana will be attending the Conference of Rectors, Vice Chancellors and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP) in Tripoli, Libya this week
2007/10/22 |
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 This week, Kroll, the largest and oldest credentials verification provider in South Africa, donated R35 000 to the UNISA Foundation and Alumni Affairs to assist final year students with outstanding fees to enable them to graduate
2007/10/22 |
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 Recently, the College of Human Science’s Dr. Iqbal Jhazbhay presented research papers in Ohio in the US and Havana in South America
2007/10/22 |
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 The UNISA Foundation launched its fundraising campaign for the development of the Sunnyside Campus area at the prestigious Chancellor’s Dinner on 11 October 2007
2007/10/15 |
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 The diversity of languages and cultural studies offered by the UNISA College of Human Sciences were once again celebrated during the annual Language Festival which took place at the Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria on Wednesday, 10 October
2007/10/15 |
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 In an exciting new development, UNISA academics have collaborated with members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in making a training DVD which will be used to teach effective communication skills to policemen and women
2007/10/15 |
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 The UNISA Music Foundation recently hosted the 5th UNISA Music Festival for the Youth in the Tshwane Metro during 27 to 29 September 2007 where the prize money totalled R73 000
2007/10/15 |
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 Students battled it out at the prestigious UNISA Internal Moot Court Competition held on 20 September 2007 in the Senate Hall at the UNISA main campus
2007/10/08 |
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 During early September, the Department of African Languages at UNISA hosted a group of German students who are studying Northern Sotho at the Humboldt University in Berlin
2007/10/08 |
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 On 12 September 2007, the New Acquisitions exhibition held its opening at the UNISA Art Gallery on the main campus
2007/10/08 |
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Members of UNISA’s Department of Political Sciences will be visiting the Mozambican Instituto Superior de Relações Internacionais (Higher Institute for International Relations, ISRI) based in Maputo from 9-13 October 2007
2007/10/08 |
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 Fulfilling part of its mission, the UNISA Music Foundation initiated community music projects in Soshanguve in 1999 after identifying a need and talent for instrumental tuition in this area where such tuition was previously not readily available
2007/10/01 |
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 Recently, 10 UNISA representatives were given the chance to experience and engage in the HER-SA Academy 2007
2007/10/01 |
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 The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) Symposium was held on 25-26 September 2007 at the Senate Hall on the main campus. The theme of this event was “Towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals: Agricultural and Environmental Perspectives”
2007/10/01 |
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 On Friday, 21 September, Prof Mandla Makhanya was officially appointed as the new Pro Vice-Chancellor for UNISA. He will take over from the outgoing Pro Vice-Chancellor, Prof Neo Mathabe who will be retiring soon
2007/09/25 |
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 Last week, Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof NB Pityana was presented with a convocation ring at his official residence in Cloghereen
2007/09/25 |
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People got a reality check on HIV and AIDS, sexual violence and gender issues at this week’s Academic Dialogue on Men and HIV and AIDS held on the main campus
2007/09/25 |
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 On 12 September 1977, struggle hero Stephen Bantu Biko was killed while in detention under the Apartheid regime, and last week UNISA held a commemorative lecture in honour of this brave and inspirational leader at the Theo van Wijk building.
2007/09/17 |
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 Last week UNISA hosted its annual Founders Lecture on the main campus at the Theo van Wijk building
2007/09/17 |
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 An honorary luncheon for Prof Elwyn R Jenkins, Prof Extraordinarius – Department of English was held on Thursday, 6 September at the Protea Restaurant in recognition of his gold medal from the English Academy of Southern Africa
2007/09/17 |
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 Last week, 3 September 2007 the Each-One-Reach-Five Campaign was launched on Muckleneuk campus
2007/09/10 |
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The UNISA Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL), a leader in the provision of executive management and leadership programmes, has moved up the ranks to take third place in this year’s prestigious Sunday Times Top Brands survey
2007/09/10 |
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Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof NB Pityana will be accepting an Honorary Fellowship next year in recognition of his service to the Ripon College Cuddesdon in the United Kingdom
2007/08/27 |
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 Recently, UNISA participated in the 8th Executive Board meeting of the African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) which was held in Maputo, Mozambique, 9-10 August
2007/08/27 |
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 This week, the official book donation by the Embassy of Iceland to the UNISA Library took place. The UNISA Library was presented with the The complete sagas of Icelanders by Her Excellency, the Ambassador of Iceland, Ms Sidridur Duna Kristmundsdottir
2007/08/27 |
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 UNISA KwaZulu-Natal came 2nd in the Best College/University Category of the Daily News and Pavilion Your Choice competition held recently
2007/08/23 |
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 Two weeks ago, our very own leading theologian Executive Director: Research, Professor TS Maluleke was elected to the prestigious position of president of the South African Council of Churches (SACC)
2007/08/06 |
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 The UNISA Department of Criminology, in collaboration with national NGO, Khulisa Crime Prevention Initiative, hosted a “Restoration through Reintegration” seminar this week in the Senate Hall on the Muckleneuk campus on the rehabilitation, restoration and reintegration of convicted offenders back into society
2007/08/06 |
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 Last month, UNISA’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) scooped a gold medal in the Spring Festival competition for their garden exhibition
2007/08/06 |
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 On Thursday July 19th, 2007, The Honourable Eric M. Bost, Ambassador of the United States of America to South Africa delivered the fifth lecture of Diplo-Speak on the topic, "US Foreign Policy Priorities for Africa".
2007/08/01 |
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 The Press Ombudsman of South Africa has selected Kenneth Mubu of the International Relations and Partnerships Directorate (IRPD) to serve on the 21-member Press Council of South Africa (PCSA)
2007/08/01 |
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 Absa and UNISA have launched the first banking chair in the South Africa. This is seen as a key move to enhance specific study fields within the banking and related environments
2007/07/24 |
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 Well-known British organist William Whitehead last week gave a recital at the UNISA Choral and Organ Academy which was held in the ZK Matthews Hall on the Muckleneuk campus
2007/07/24 |
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 A prestigious International Fellowship of the Open University of the United Kingdom (OUUK) for 2007 was recently awarded to Paul Prinsloo, an Education Consultant in the ICLD
2007/07/24 |
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 Having reached mid-year, the John Povey Centre can look back on two extremely successful courses in Teaching English as a Foreign Language to Adults (TEFLA)
2007/07/24 |
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 UNISA’s College of Human Sciences was, once again, under focus for its theoretical and applied research
2007/07/16 |
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 UNISA was proud to host a luncheon for Prof Theo van Wijk, the previous Vice-Chancellor and Chancellor of UNISA in honour of his 90th birth year on 22 June at the Protea Restaurant
2007/07/16 |
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 The National Press Club has awarded Helen Zille, Executive Mayor of Cape Town, as its Newsmaker of the Year for 2006 at an award function at UNISA in Pretoria
2007/07/16 |
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 Last week Johan Botes (23) won first prize in the Vodacom 3rd UNISA National Piano Competition at UNISA’s ZK Matthews Great Hall in Pretoria
2007/07/09 |
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 A sculpture of acclaimed artist Samson Mudzunga is being displayed at the main entrance of the Theo van Wijk building, for a year
2007/07/09 |
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 Last week, UNISA Press Director Beth le Roux and her team returned from the Cape Town Book Fair, having done brisk sales of their latest books to enthusiastic readers
2007/07/02 |
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 The finalists of the Third UNISA National Piano Competition have been announced. They are Inette Swart, Esthea Kruger and Johan Botes
2007/07/02 |
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 Professor Eric Udjo, who holds a doctorate in medical demography from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, University of London, joined the Bureau of Market Research at UNISA in May
2007/06/25 |
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 The College of Human Sciences is proud to announce that Prof MS Makhanya, Executive Dean of the College of Human Sciences was awarded an Honorary Doctorate
2007/06/25 |
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 A new project, the first of its kind for African languages, was recently launched for the development of African Languages WordNets
2007/06/18 |
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 UNISA is pleased to announce to their students and stakeholders that they have managed to secure additional space for staff and students in Durban
2007/06/18 |
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 Mrs Moleleki, the Education Commissioner based in Botswana, and Ms Seete, the Assistant to the Commissioner based in Pretoria, met Mr Magnate Ntombela, the Regional Director: UNISA KwaZulu-Natal, at the Durban office
2007/06/18 |
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 British Prime Minister Tony Blair was hosted by UNISA's Vice-Chancellor, Prof Barney Pityana at the Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) yesterday
2007/06/04 |
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His Excellency Dr. Jimmy Ben Heymann, High Commissioner of Ghana to South Africa, delivered a special Diplo-Speak lecture on May 24, 2007, in honour of Africa Day
2007/06/04 |
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 The Department of Classics and Modern European Languages' – the Mandarin Chinese unit and the College of Human Sciences recently hosted the 6th annual Chinese Bridge Provincial Proficiency Competition for foreign college students
2007/06/04 |
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 A Zambian-government delegation visited UNISA on Monday, to gather information about the institutional operations and finances such as fee structures, general management, accreditation, and quality assurance as well as the South African higher education system in general
2007/05/29 |
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 Recently, staff and students held a HIV/Aids Candlelight Memorial Service in the Durban Library as part of the campaign for HIV/Aids awareness
2007/05/29 |
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The Department of Political Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA) and the Centre for Chinese Studies based at the University of Stellenbosch will be jointly hosting a one-day seminar as part of the 9th Africa Day celebrations
2007/05/29 |
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 Recently, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Pityana was invited to participate in the Human Rights Commission meeting held in Bangkok, Thailand, which provided an opportunity to expand its strategic partnerships internationally within the India, Brazil, South Africa (IBSA) trilateral agreement
2007/05/21 |
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 The International Association of Consumer Law (based in Belgium) holds an international conference on consumer law every two years. This year, the eleventh international conference was held in Cape Town from 11-13 April 2007
2007/05/21 |
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 UNISA awarded an honorary degree to Mr Pravin Gordhan, Commissioner of the South African Revenue Services (SARS) at a ceremony held at the ZK Matthews Hall on Monday, 7 May 2007
2007/05/14 |
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 UNISA and The Centre for Chinese Studies at Stellenbosch University will be hosting a one-day seminar on June 1 in celebration of Africa Day
2007/05/14 |
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 This week the UNISA African Intellectuals Breakfast Roundtable Series featured Sir Shridath Ramphal, former secretary-general of the Commonwealth, and Mr Aziz Pahad, deputy minister for Foreign Affairs
2007/05/08 |
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 Former Haitian President, Mr Jean-Bertrand Aristide received a Doctor of Literature and Philosophy (DLitt et Phil) degree at UNISA last week
2007/05/08 |
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 Public Works Minister, Ms Thoko Didiza received her postgraduate degree at UNISA last week
2007/04/24 |
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 UNISA officially opened a new Learning Centre recently in the Wild Coast Sun near Port Edward
2007/04/24 |
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 The College of Law's Unit for Basic Legal Education hosted a certificate ceremony for the students who passed the Certificate Programme in Law
2007/04/24 |
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 The College of Economic and Management Sciences (CEMS) made history recently when the ANC Women’s League (ANCWL) and the South African Agricultural Union attended a prestige function to receive honorary awards from the college.
2007/04/16 |
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 The official launch of the UNISA Wild Coast Sun Mbizana Development Trust Learning Centre at the Wild Coast Sun took place last week Friday
2007/04/02 |
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 Dr. Boubakar Kone, Ambassador of Côte d’Ivoire to South Africa, delivered the inaugural lecture of “DIPLO-SPEAK” at UNISA early this month
2007/04/02 |
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 The UNISA Ekurhuleni Regional Centre scooped the prestigious Professional Management Review (PMR) bronze prize award at a function held recently at the Emperors Palace
2007/03/26 |
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 Dr Raymond Suttner, a Senior Researcher in the Walter and Albertina Sisulu Knowledge and Heritage Centre within the School for Graduate Studies, College of Human Sciences will be honoured with a doctorate degree
2007/03/26 |
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 The Special Advisor to the Vice Chancellor: Open Distance Learning (ODL), Professor Alwyn Louw and his team convened a three-day long ‘Community Intelligence Lab’ from 20 to 22 February
2007/03/12 |
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 The Gold Fields Electronic Learning Centre was officially reopened this week at a ceremony held at the UNISA Library the Muckleneuk campus
2007/03/12 |
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 The College of Law at the University of South Africa (UNISA) successfully co-hosted a two day conference with the Centre for European Constitutional Law (CECL) - Themistokles and Dimitri Tsatsos Foundation
2007/03/12 |
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 There were three recent appointments at the University of South Africa (UNISA)
2007/03/05 |
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 Have you been wondering about the construction commotion next to the Theo Van Wijk Building on the Muckelneuk campus? Well, wonder no more, it’s a New Entrance Building that UNISA is developing
2007/03/05 |
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The establishment of a Customer Care office for the University of South Africa (UNISA) is currently being discussed to address various issues, including the dissatisfaction in the delivery of services to students
2007/03/05 |
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 Third year Visual Arts students have exhibited their art works at the UNISA Art Gallery on the Muckleneuk campus. This exhibition is not usually open to the public, but because of the high calibre of the works, the public were invited
2007/03/05 |
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A comprehensive study carried out by the University of South Africa’s (UNISA’s) Centre for Corporate Citizenship, in conjunction with the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative African Task Force have found that leading financial institutions in South Africa, and to a lesser extent Nigeria, are beginning to embrace sustainability at the heart of their operations
2007/03/05 |
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 Professor Barney Pityana, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa (UNISA), this week announced the appointment of Dr. David N Abdulai as the new Executive Director of the Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL)
2007/02/27 |
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 The first Postgraduate Research Indaba was held at the University of South Africa (UNISA) this past week and it was a joint collaboration of both UNISA and the National Research Foundation (NRF)
2007/02/26 |
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The Department of Tax at the University of South Africa (UNISA) has prepared a budget analysis showing implications for the common man after Finance Minister Trevor Manuel delivered his annual budget speech in parliament this past week
2007/02/26 |
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With most of the new (2005) provincial boundaries now in place, Gauteng has been found to be even more dominant in personal income than previously. This is according to the Bureau of Market Research (BMR) of the University of South Africa (UNISA)
2007/02/19 |
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 The Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/Aids and Health (USBAH) and the Department of Sociology has facilitated a strategic planning session of the Johannesburg Aids Council (JAC)
2007/02/19 |
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 Professor Mandla Makhanya, the Executive Dean of the College of Human Sciences at the University of South Africa (UNISA), will be accepting an Honorary Doctorate at Canada’s Athabasca University in June this year
2007/02/12 |
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 UNISA Press, in association with the Flemish government and the Pretoria Art Museum, made a successful event of the launch of Bernadette van Haute’s Flemish Paintings of the Seventeenth Century in South African Public Collections, held on 27 January 2007 at the Pretoria Art Museum
2007/02/12 |
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 The academic year 2007 was officially opened at a ceremony on 1 February at 09:30 in the ZK Matthews Hall, Muckleneuk campus. Among the guests were the Hon Ms Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka who delivered the keynote address and Dr Mathews Phosa
2007/02/05 |
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 Took place on 28 January 2007. Prime Minister Meles Zenawi opened the Centre, and President Thabo Mbeki delivered the keynote address . The establishment of the Learning Centre is the culmination of a dialogue and needs-analysis process which started in April 2004
2007/02/05 |
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 Which took place from 10 to 14 December 2006 in Cape Town. Prof Neo Mathabe and Prof Narend Baijnath are pleased that displays and papers delivered provoked considerable interest in UNISA and the transformation project currently underway here
2007/02/05 |
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 The Centre International d’Etude du Sport (CIES) in Neuchâtel (Switzerland), Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University (NMMU) in Port Elizabeth and the University of South Africa (UNISA) have joined forces to provide training for sport managers in various fields
2007/02/05 |
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 On 28 January a new regional Learning Centre will be launched in Ethiopia. The launch in Addis Ababa will be attended by His Excellency, Mr Meles Zenawi, Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Thabo Mbeki
2007/01/22 |
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 A five-year agreement with the Wild Coast Sun and the Mbizana Development Trust has led to the opening of the UNISA Mbizana Campus in Kwazulu-Natal
2007/01/22 |
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 UNISA sports teams did the University proud after doing very well at the SAUSSA Games held at North West University in Mafikeng during December
2007/01/22 |
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 On 8 December 2006, staff members attended the UNISA Academic Closing function. Prof N Mathabe, Pro Vice Chancellor and Prof Mosoma addressed the assembly in the Z K Matthews Great Hall
2007/01/15 |
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The release of the results on the internet was extremely successful. The system was very stable. Because of the new HP platform, hosting the student system, many more requests for results could be served successfully.
2006/12/18 |
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 UNISA recently received a Diamond award from the PMR - First overall in Institutions for Higher Education. The award acknowledges those companies and SOE's that are doing the most in their sector to stimulate economic growth and development in the province
2006/11/27 |
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 When visualising that glorious walk across the stage to receive a hard-earned qualification at a graduation ceremony, students usually picture themselves attired in the traditional gown and cap. The firm Dippenaar and Reineke is the official supplier of academic attire for UNISA
2006/11/17 |
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 Recently, the Financial Mail, Barloworld, UNISA’s Centre for Corporate Citizenship and UNISA College of Economic and Management Sciences hosted a gala dinner at Summer Place in Johannesburg
2006/11/13 |
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 The UNISA community welcomes Prof Larry Olbri, previously associated with the University of Venda
2006/11/06 |
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 The Registrar and the Director of the UNISA Music Foundation paid a visit to the Evelyn Hone College in Lusaka
2006/11/06 |
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 UNISA is not proud of Captain Percy Morokane, National Spokesperson for SAPS who received a commendation “for outstanding service” signed by the Commissioner of Police, Jackie Selebi, simply because he is one of our graduates
2006/11/06 |
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 Prof Gottfried Mader of Classics and Modern European Languages receives recognition for his translation of the motto
2006/11/06 |
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 UNISA awarded an honorary doctorate to Mr Leepile Moshweu Taunyane, President of the PSL, for his outstanding contributions in the educational field and to the community at a regional and national level
2006/10/30 |
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 His Excellency Mr Paul Kagame, President of the Republic of Rwanda, recently participated in the UNISA Programme for African Intellectuals Roundtable Discussion Series
2006/10/30 |
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 On 20 October the BMR at the University of South Africa presented an overview of their 46th year of research and announced Prof Johan Martins’ retirement at the end of the year
2006/10/30 |
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 This course, which has just completed its fourth intake, has received an A+ rating by a UK-based, Trinity Examiner. If you are interested, contact us on (012) 4812715
2006/10/30 |
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 The Unit for Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS & Health of the Department of Sociology, UNISA was sponsored by the IGH Group to host an exhibition
2006/10/30 |
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 The UNISA Multimedia degree, offered by the Department of Art History, Visual Arts and Musicology, is a three year learning programme. It is divided into the following four streams: Visual Multimedia, Audiovisual Multimedia, Computer-generated Multimedia and Digital Visual Multimedia
2006/10/30 |
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 Objectives of this agreement include promoting the Western Cape as a "Learning Region" and facilitating the regular sharing of information
2006/10/30 |
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 A total of 603 students graduated at the UNISA graduation ceremonies which took place in Durban from 19 to 20 October
2006/10/30 |
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 Large turnout at UNISA's first Alumni Function on Saturday, 21 October necessitated the meeting to be moved to the Pietermaritzburg City Hall
2006/10/30 |
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 It was at this extremely successful conference held at UNISA on 5 and 6 October that the Minister of Education, Ms Naledi Pandor, made some strategic announcements that received wide media coverage
2006/10/23 |
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 Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was given a special treat for his 75th birthday
2006/10/23 |
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On Jurisdiction and the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Money Judgments by Christian Schulze is the first book of its kind to cover the laws of eight African countries
2006/10/23 |
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 The visit was facilitated by the U.S. Agency for International Development through a Project Development Specialist in Higher Education, Mr David Farirai
2006/10/23 |
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 Possible collaboration in developing a course in sports management for English-speaking countries on the African continent was discussed
2006/10/23 |
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 The breakfast talk and workshop presented by SBL and the UNISA Bloemfontein office on 21 September addressed issues relating to gaining competitive advantage in the new economy
2006/10/23 |
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 This took place on 9 and 10 October and featured speakers such as Trevor Manuel, Maria Ramos, Clem Sunter, Matthews Phosa, and Mark Lamberti
2006/10/16 |
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 Flemish youth book authors joined UNISA's Children’s Literature Research Unit in presenting workshops in Upington, Askham, Augrabies and Kakamas
2006/10/16 |
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 As reported last week, Prof Phumla Mtala of the College of Economic and Management Sciences was awarded the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Award by the African American Institute (AAI)
2006/10/16 |
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 UNISA and the Institute of Bankers have joined forces to enhance training services for the banking sector
2006/10/16 |
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 Three units in UNISA worked together to provide training in business and catering skills
2006/10/16 |
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Students participated in the recent event and walked away with prizes
2006/10/16 |
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 The CITTE 2006 conference that took place from 18-20 September at the St George Hotel was attended by almost 300 delegates and 21 companies showcased their products and services
2006/10/09 |
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 Minister of Safety and Security, Mr Charles Nqakula, visited Unisa last week for roundtable discussions - organised by the Unisa Programme for African Intellectuals - on the peace process in Burundi
2006/10/09 |
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Unisa broke with tradition at a recent graduation ceremony of the Department of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies
2006/10/09 |
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 The Centre for Corporate Citizenship (CCC) and the College of Economic and Management Sciences hosted a breakfast to celebrate the establishing of a Chair in Responsible Investment within the College
2006/10/09 |
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 On 5 October, emeritus Professor Church delivered a lecture entitled "The question of ethics revisited
2006/10/09 |
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 During September students were encouraged to hold peaceful pickets in different sections of the Durban office, to highlight their concerns about study space, the mechanisms for sending out study material and so on
2006/10/09 |
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 The result of hard work by academic staff and writers, such as multilingual dictionaries, were acknowledged at the Language Festival
2006/10/02 |
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 This event show-cased new talent in the Tshwane Metro
2006/10/02 |
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 Thousands of students are to be honoured at various ceremonies across the country
2006/10/02 |
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Prof Mtala has just been awarded the 2006 Distinguished Alumni Award by the African American Institute (AAI) in recognition of her long career
2006/10/02 |
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 UNISA's Children’s Literature Research Unit (CLRU), in conjunction with the South African Embassy to Rwanda, foster co-operation between primary schools in South Africa and Rwanda in a most delightful way
2006/10/02 |
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 The Pietermaritzburg Centre was officially launched at a breakfast on Thursday, 14 September and the Dell roll-out started on Monday,18 September
2006/10/02 |
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 The PMR awards honour organisations and individuals who excel at stimulating economic growth and development. PMR awards are recognised across southern Africa as symbols of excellence
2006/10/02 |
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 The UNISA Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr N Shillinglaw as Director: Library Development Services; Mr R J Pearce as Director: Customer Services and Ms J Raubenheimer as Director: Information Resources Distribution
2006/10/02 |
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 A Top Unisa delegation, led by Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Barney Pityana recently visited Brazil on a mission to foster strategic collaborative relationships with Brazilian universities and other relevant institutions
2006/09/28 |
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 Rosalie Finlayson shares some thoughts and photos of the event
2006/09/28 |
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 This was the spirit at the annual conference of the Communication Students Association (COMSA) last week
2006/09/28 |
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 The College of Law honoured their NRF and proven researchers during the College Board meeting held on 13 September
2006/09/28 |
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 The Centre for Pan African Languages and Cultural Development, in conjunction with the Department of African Languages, held a combined workshop and festival from 12 to 25 August 2006
2006/09/18 |
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 TBWA have proven again that they have their ears to the ground and their eyes … no, not on the road, on the roadside
2006/09/18 |
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 The first PEDHE (Partnership for Entrepreneurship Development in Higher Education) workshop was held on 23 to 25 August 2006 at the Arcadia Hotel in Tshwane. UNISA was represented by approximately 60 students
2006/09/14 |
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 Meet an undergraduate UNISA student who has been to NASA, met astronauts, is President of the Student Exploration and Development of Space body and member of the National Youth Development Trust, affiliated with the International Space School in the USA
2006/09/14 |
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 This week saw the successful launch of a new college at UNISA which included an exhibition highlighting its schools and facilities
2006/09/14 |
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 The UNISA Women Awards concluded the month long celebrations for August
2006/09/14 |
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 UNISA is building a new entrance to their main campus adjacent to the Theo van Wijk building
2006/09/04 |
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 The Women's Month festivities ended on a high note on Thursday morning with the Corporate Fun Walk
2006/09/04 |
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 Donation of books a symbol of the newly forged relationship between UNISA and Athabasca University, Canada
2006/08/28 |
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 UNISA's Annual Report for 2004 recently received an honourable mention by The Association of Commonwealth Universities while the 2005 report was a finalist in the SA Publication Forum Competition
2006/08/28 |
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 Dr Mosibudi Mangena, Minister of Science and Technology, visited UNISA this week to inspect the University’s research activities
2006/08/28 |
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 A group of archaeology students from UNISA's Department of Old Testament and Ancient Near Eastern Studies participated in an international excavation in Tel Dor, Israel
2006/08/28 |
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 The Bureau for Counselling, Career and Academic Development (BCCAD) recently awarded its first nine interns Certificates of attendance in a new category of registration for Psychological Counsellors
2006/08/28 |
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 While the launch of the Centre is only scheduled for January 2007, student registrations will commence at the end of this year
2006/08/21 |
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 Prof Molamu's popular book, Tsotsitaal, is once again in the spotlight following the ATKV honour bestowed on him
2006/08/21 |
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 Bono is proudly sponsored by the Department of Geography
2006/08/21 |
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 The Mayor of Tshwane attended the UNISA Gala Dinner held on Tuesday 8 August 2006 to celebrate Women’s Day
2006/08/14 |
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 Well done to Jenny Lemon, Director of the Institute for Gender Studies who has been awarded UNISA’s Woman of the Year
2006/08/14 |
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 This week saw the celebration and commemoration of various extraordinary UNISA women in a memorial lecture and award ceremony
2006/08/14 |
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 year's Founders lecture was held on the evening of Monday 7 August and the speaker was Prof Paul Tiyamba Zeleza
2006/08/14 |
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 evening, UNISA’s Registrar, Prof Louis Molamu will be awarded the ATKV-woordwystoekenning for his dictionary,Tsotsi-taal: a dictionary of the language of Sophiatown
2006/08/14 |
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 Memorandum of Understanding signed to promote internationalisation and localisation-related research and teaching through a Learning Research Centre
2006/07/31 |
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 Professor Pityana has been invited to serve on the International World Conference on Higher Education (WCHE) Follow Up Committee by UNESCO
2006/07/31 |
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The Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities (ARCSID) has been established to assist learners with disabilities
2006/07/31 |
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 Mrs Mbeki visits UNISA to attend Roundtable Discussions
2006/07/24 |
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 Attended by Mauritius dignitaries, the ceremony celebrated the success of 151 UNISA students from the island
2006/07/18 |
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 Putting the South-South dialogue into practice, UNISA’s Centre for Latin American Studies organises an event attended by the Colombian Minister of Foreign Affairs
2006/07/10 |
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 UNISA plays significant role in the newly launched first one‑volume commentary on the whole Bible ever to be produced by African authors for African readers
2006/07/10 |
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 The Centre for Pan African Languages and Cultural Development recently awarded certificates to students who have successfully completed a short course in an African language
2006/07/10 |
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Recognising excellence in the development of study material and supporting courseware, two members of the College of Human Sciences have been presented with awards for excellence in tuition
2006/07/10 |
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 UNISA alumni can now be among the first in Africa to wear an academic ring, linking the achievements of generations of UNISA graduates
2006/07/03 |
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 The Programme for African Intellectuals in the College of Human Sciences most recent Roundtable discussions were attended by dignitaries from all over Africa
2006/07/03 |
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 Professor Des Roberts has been newly elected to the Council of the University of the Western Cape
2006/07/03 |
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 Celebrating the launch of the new book by Muller Ballot
2006/06/19 |
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 Audiences thrilled by UNISA’s new Steinway concert grand piano
2006/06/19 |
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 The Autumn graduation ceremonies took place in Durban from 31 May to 3 June 2006
2006/06/19 |
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 The UNISA Department of Communication Science, with support from the School for Graduate Studies, recently hosted the Annual Winter School
2006/06/19 |
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 The Excellence in Tuition Awards recipients were announced at a Graduation Ceremony on Tuesday 6 June 2006
2006/06/12 |
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 With the recent launch of the new brand, UNISA is set to continue it's success in the Higher Education landscape of South Africa
2006/06/12 |
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 Nurturing young women through leadership mentoring during the Take a Girl Child to Work Day
2006/06/12 |
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The prestigious 2005 Business Day/BASA Award was awarded to Vodacom for their sponsorship of the UNISA International Music Competitions
2006/06/12 |
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 The Department of Psychology commemorates their 60th Anniversary with an exhibit in the foyer of the library
2006/06/12 |
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 The Minister of Education for Mozambique and founding Vice Chancellors of Mozambique polytechnics visited UNISA last week on a fact finding mission
2006/06/05 |
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UNISA student Amanda Roelofse was awarded for her achievements in Civil Engineering during the recent Western Cape Graduation Ceremonies
2006/06/05 |
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A delegation of 34 American academics and professionals from the organisation People to People International visited UNISA last week to discuss literacy issues and promote knowledge sharing
2006/06/05 |
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 Round Table discussions hosted by the Programme on African Intellectuals in the college of Human Sciences
2006/05/29 |
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 25 May 2006 take a girl child to work day a huge success
2006/05/29 |
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 Justice Langa received an honorary degree from UNISA
2006/05/29 |
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 was held to provide botany students with vital skills necessary in their research and study
2006/05/29 |
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 was held this week to familiarise students with important issues surrounding indigenous knowledge systems
2006/05/29 |
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 Congratulations to Dr Mathews Phosa for being appointed President elect of CHAMSA (Chambers of Commerce and Industry South Africa) this week, with effect 1 May 2007
2006/05/22 |
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An organisation leading the way in education loans for the benefit of many South African students today
2006/05/22 |
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 awarded its supporters at a recently held gala evening to recognise their various contributions
2006/05/22 |
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The purpose of the visit was to exchange ideas and share information
2006/05/15 |
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 The Deputy President has called for a joint initiative of government, business and labour to accelerate the acquisition of priority skills
2006/05/08 |
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 UNISA to establish a Learning Centre in Ethiopia
2006/05/08 |
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 Six very successful graduation ceremonies held
2006/05/08 |
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60th Anniversary Commemoration Series 1946 - 2006
2006/05/08 |
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 Amid colourful pomp and ceremony, Prof Pityana walked up the red carpet and across the stage in front of about 200 VIP guests and dignitaries to receive the Order of the Grand Counsellor of the Baobab: Silver for his contribution to a just and democratic South Africa and for the spiritual upliftment of the oppressed
2006/04/24 |
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 He will be awarded the degree of Doctor of Admin (honoris causa) in recognition of his exceptional contribution to the administration of South African sport
2006/04/24 |
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Over 13 000 UNISA students will graduate between April and July this year
2006/04/24 |
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 We have a selection of photographs for your enjoyment
2006/04/24 |
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 South Africans are now better educated about gambling
2006/04/24 |
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 Such concerts helps to reinforce the image of UNISA as a reputable " Music University"
2006/04/24 |
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 Every day thousands of unemployed men and women head for sites in Durban to wait for work
2006/04/24 |
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 Prof Pityana is “overwhelmed” by the honour conferred on him
2006/04/10 |
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Candidates will be educated in various aspects of youth development
2006/04/10 |
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The focus was on instructional design and the implications of adult learning on the development of study materials
2006/04/10 |
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 In re-appointing Prof Pityana, Dr Mathews Phosa, the chairperson of UNISA's Council, said the members of Council recognised his leadership in achieving the Council’s objectives of the merger
2006/04/03 |
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 The partnership with SAHO is of a strategic nature and will create synergies to position the two institutions in Africa to play an important role in the appreciation of our own history and heritage
2006/04/03 |
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 This weekend's function will take place in Lesotho
2006/03/27 |
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 Dhaya Sewduth currently serves as National President of Lifesaving South Africa (LSA), a voluntary position
2006/03/27 |
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The colloquium seeks to explore the nature and significance of various forms of exchange in ancient cultures
2006/03/27 |
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Our graduates provide excellent news material for our corporate publications and the mass media
2006/03/27 |
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"Promoting Experience Exchange on Work-Integrated Learning between East and West"
2006/03/27 |
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 There has been a tremendous growth in the use of online services by UNISA students
2006/03/22 |
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 The programme aims to provide public officials with the skills and competencies they need to manage their institutions
2006/03/22 |
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Arthur Nortje has often been described as a poet of exile, but is also, and perhaps pre-eminently, a poet of desire
2006/03/22 |
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It was a very clever move by the English Department to make this module compulsory
2006/03/22 |
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 According to Dr Benjamin, Sudan holds the key to African development
2006/03/13 |
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 "Images of 'African Leadership and Management' in Organisation Studies: Tension, Contradictions and Re-visions"
2006/03/13 |
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 The United Nations gave official sanction to IWD after sponsoring International Women's Year in 1975
2006/03/13 |
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 The emphasis was on preparing professionals to work with children who have significant impairments
2006/03/13 |
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Conference on the Strengthening of African Studies in Africa
2006/03/06 |
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 On Jurisdiction and the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Money Judgments
2006/03/06 |
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 The Bureau for Career, Counselling and Academic Development offers a limited number of internships each year
2006/03/06 |
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 Tutorial classes are now being offered at the Computer Training Institute in Claremont
2006/03/06 |
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 If you wish to learn the language at your own pace without having to master complicated grammar, this is the book for you
2006/02/27 |
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 Hamas continues to experience international opposition due to its non-recognition of the state of Israel and it adherence to a policy of violence
2006/02/27 |
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Ms DRM Bopape, Ms SM Gouws, Mr NT Molusi, Mr GM Ntombela and Prof DV Roberts
2006/02/22 |
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Students Online comes to an end on 20 February 2006
2006/02/22 |
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 We have the results of the competition
2006/02/22 |
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 The UNISA Centre for Applied Psychology offers a short course aimed at enhancing skills in trauma intervention and management
2006/02/22 |
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This according to the 2005/2006 edition of the Top 500 South Africa's best managed companies
2006/02/13 |
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 Nehawu, Nutesa and Saptu have signed the Joint Bargaining Forum
2006/02/13 |
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 Interpreters enable others to bridge linguistic and cultural barriers
2006/02/13 |
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 UNISA-KZN registers almost 24 000 students
2006/02/13 |
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The bursary will cover the cost of study fees as well as other related academic expenditures such as textbooks and research activities
2006/02/13 |
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 UNISA's Academic Opening Ceremony. We have a picture gallery for your enjoyment
2006/02/06 |
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 Five UNISA staff members awarded Chairperson of Council Awards for their contribution to UNISA
2006/02/06 |
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 If either of the two South Africans through to the final round win any of the six main prizes on offer, it will be the first time since 1994 that our country’s musicians have done so
2006/02/06 |
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 Known for her excellent public skills, Prof RMH Moeketsi, Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Human Sciences, gave an intriguing address on ...love!
2006/02/06 |
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As part of the UNISA Music Foundation's outreach programme, participants who are eliminated will be visiting Soshanguve to perform for students there
2006/01/30 |
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 Learners from schools with established Music Departments in and around Tshwane are invited to attend the preliminary rounds free of charge
2006/01/30 |
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 We provide background on the nine jurors
2006/01/30 |
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 An average of 2000 students visit the Main Campus in Pretoria each day
2006/01/20 |
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Their participation is part of UNISA's extensive educational music outreach programme. Web address Music Foundation
2006/01/20 |
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Life in a merged institution such as UNISA is often unpredictable and difficult to understand
2006/01/20 |
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 These books will be used by prisoners to further their education
2006/01/20 |
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 ICT was tasked by Management to provide UNISA with a single integrated “Virtual Campus” System to replace SOL and TSA COOL without losing the functionality of either system. The new system, furthermore, needed to present though a portal. myUnisa
2006/01/18 |
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It is a sad time in the history of UNISA in that we bid farewell to Prof Tony Links, Registrar: Governance and Secretary of Council, and Mrs Nelmarie Schwulst
2005/12/12 |
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The Myth Group of the University of South Africa invites papers from all fields of study for a two-day international interdisciplinary conference in October 2006
2005/12/12 |
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 UNISA marked Worlds Aids Day by making a pledge to take action against HIV/Aids, learn more about issues around HIV/Aids and to support people living with HIV/Aids
2005/12/05 |
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 Mr L Coetzee was commissioned earlier this year by UNISA to do a painting of Dr Matthews Phosa, UNISA's Chairperson of Council
2005/12/05 |
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 Research is conducted to acquire knowledge of indigenous wildlife and vegetation in the natural environment
2005/12/05 |
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 The UNISA Automatic Weather Station has been measuring wind, temperature, humidity, rainfall and atmospheric pressure virtually non-stop since 1994
2005/12/05 |
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 on 18 November 2005. Some 400 guests attended and among them were dignitaries, business associates, donor, alumni and executive management
2005/11/28 |
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 UNISA supports this awareness-raising campaign that begins on 25 November each year and runs through until 10 December
2005/11/28 |
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 The Department of Taxation recently presented the first of a series of breakfast seminars aimed at the business community
2005/11/28 |
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 In order to ensure the University remains sustainable it will be necessary to address the areas where the losses are occurring
2005/11/21 |
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The extent to which UNISA is recognised as a key partner in any African venture is a credit to the University and, in this instance, to the College of Human Sciences
2005/11/21 |
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 Mr JC Bruce is the proud recipient of a Master's degree in Sociology
2005/11/21 |
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The objective of the visit was to learn more about distance learning in higher education
2005/11/21 |
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The Sakai Project is a community source development project which aims to design, build and deploy a new Collaboration and Learning Environment (CLE) for higher education
2005/11/14 |
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 South Africans are inclined to think in terms of short-term cycles and that we are too inclined to recall bad times and focus on the possibility of their recurrence
2005/11/14 |
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 UNISA’s Horticulture Programme Group builds two exhibition gardens to celebrate the Robertson Horticultural Society’s centenary
2005/11/14 |
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 Prof Barney Pityana shared with guests the new UNISA vision and 2015 strategic objectives
2005/11/14 |
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 Five hundred of UNISA’s senior women were treated at two lunches this week.
2005/10/31 |
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The awards aim to stimulate young developing researchers and to acknowledge their excellence in research
2005/10/31 |
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 He is an inspiration to aspiring young South Africans
2005/10/31 |
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 Explosive experiments on clock reactions, luminescence, flash explosions, hydrogen balloons, singing rods and much more entertained and educated learners and showed how much fun the sciences can be
2005/10/31 |
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 The Department of Chemistry provides rigorous student support services
2005/10/31 |
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 Prof Pityana and Corporate Communication & Marketing receive numerous awards for excellence
2005/10/25 |
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 She expressed her appreciation for the involvement of UNISA academics as organic intellectuals in a number of African countries, such as Somaliland
2005/10/25 |
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The campaign is part of the Ethiopian Government’s drive to improve the quality of education and to increase the number of graduates in the country
2005/10/25 |
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 The Centre for Business Law hosts an international conference on Commercial Private International Law
2005/10/25 |
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 The College of Human Sciences’ research support on Somaliland is attracting serious attention
2005/10/25 |
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Students who attended the exam sitting on Thursday, 20 October at 14:00 wrote the following exams:
2005/10/21 |
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Everything possible is being done to ensure as little disruption as possible during the examination period
2005/10/18 |
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The Department is committed to the promotion, development and use of African languages, particularly Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Tswana, Venda, Tsonga, Shona, Xhosa, Swati and Zulu
2005/10/18 |
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 Road closures caused chaos in Durban this week
2005/10/18 |
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 Khomanani Day is a national social mobilisation campaign that focuses on the impact of HIV and Aids, and promotes community, action, partnership and awareness
2005/10/10 |
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 The project will result in job opportunities for members of the community
2005/10/10 |
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A workshop for all merged institutions was held last week to develop a new academic organisational and programme structure in merged institutions
2005/10/10 |
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 All those interested in a career in languages were invited to enter an enthralling world of languages
2005/10/10 |
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 A means to provide career guidance to the Mduku Community
2005/10/10 |
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 Seven percent of those tested, tested positive for HIV
2005/10/10 |
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 Approximately 450 students graduated in Durban in September
2005/10/10 |
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2005/10/03 |
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 Mr and Mrs LW Maboea graduate together
2005/10/03 |
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 Congratulations to Prof Neo Mathabe on being appointed Chairperson of the South African National Commission for UNESCO
2005/09/26 |
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 The SA-Flemish Local Cultural Policy Project held a workshop to finalise the instruments for the implementation of the Local Cultural Policy
2005/09/26 |
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 The degree of Dlitt et Phil (honoris causa) was offered to Prof Ntuli in recognition of his contribution to the Zulu literature
2005/09/26 |
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 The programme is aimed at training social services professionals such as psychologists, social workers and occupational therapists in counselling abused children
2005/09/26 |
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Two of the best law students represented UNISA at the African Human Rights Moot Court Competition
2005/09/26 |
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Twenty-five students received certificates after completing a Street Law Programme
2005/09/26 |
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 Did you know that it is one of the leading centres of economic research in Belarus
2005/09/19 |
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 The multicultural village consists of nine homesteads which represent the indigenous architecture of the Basotho, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Northern Sotho, Zulu, Ndebele, Xhosa and Swazi communities
2005/09/19 |
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Younger people are always looking to leave. To retain them, all you need to do is to give them money; older people are easy to retain because they have everything they want
2005/09/19 |
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 Prof Isaac Lagaris, physicist from the Department of Computer Science at the University of Ioannina in Greece
2005/09/19 |
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He shared the opening session on Somaliland’s emerging good governance and international relations
2005/09/19 |
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A heartfelt “thank you” to all of you for the 60th birthday wishes
2005/09/12 |
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 The tournament featured a strong field comprising alumni and members of staff
2005/09/12 |
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 Where do we stand with our knowledge on HIV/Aids
2005/09/12 |
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 Prof Kris Pillay recently made a Fellow of the South African Institute for Security
2005/09/12 |
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Four staff members recently graduated
2005/09/12 |
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The strategy of the peer educators was to involve small groups of students in discussion, and to engage more and more students in these discussions until there was one big public debate
2005/09/12 |
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 We have a beautiful picture courtesy of Izelle Jacobs
2005/09/06 |
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All affected students and service providers have been informed
2005/09/06 |
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 The University of South Africa has long been involved in large-scale delivery of education and training programmes to ABET practitioners in KZN via its certificate and diploma progammes
2005/09/06 |
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 Apart from areas such as methodology and discipline knowledge, the development of language capacity in Portuguese was identified as the most urgent need across the board
2005/09/06 |
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 This award is made in recognition of the many community projects and initiatives she is involved in
2005/09/06 |
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 This agreement will greatly improve communication between the University and its approximately 200 000 students.
2005/08/29 |
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 Congratulations to Phumzile Mmope of Corporate Communication and Marketing: Phumzile is responsible for UNISA's Annual Report which has just won first prize in its category at the SA Publications Forum
2005/08/29 |
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 This prestigious award ceremony recognises individuals who have made outstanding and unique contributions to Science and Technology in South Africa.
2005/08/29 |
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 Professor Nigel Bishop was recently appointed by the South African government to serve on the Joint Committee for Scientific Collaboration with Russia.
2005/08/29 |
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 It has become practice in the guild of biblical scholars to honour an esteemed colleague who reaches the age of sixty
2005/08/29 |
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The aim of the project was to strengthen the capacity of the six districts within the Limpopo Province in terms of their role within the National Victim Empowerment Programme
2005/08/22 |
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 Rachel Prinsloo of UNISA was recently elected as the new NADEOSA President
2005/08/22 |
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 Iqbal Jhazbhay received a merit award for his dedication to international solidarity and friendship with Somaliland
2005/08/22 |
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 The course was designed to include participants from both linguistic and computational backgrounds
2005/08/22 |
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 There should be a real commitment to distance education as a credible mode of study which should not be dictated by purely commercial interests
2005/08/15 |
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 Sir John Daniel’s speech at the ACDE Conference
2005/08/15 |
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 The Colleges of Human Sciences and Law jointly organised the seminar
2005/08/15 |
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 The African Council for Distance Education (ACDE) is a continental body that provides a forum for bringing together all African universities and other higher education institutions committed to expanding access to quality education and training through open and distance learning
2005/08/08 |
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 Gottfried Mader has contributed substantially to enhancing the profile of UNISA’s Classics section
2005/08/08 |
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 South African MBAs are still dominated by conventional notions of business success
2005/08/08 |
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 African Indigenous Churches are determined to engage positively in the face of poverty and a lack of health and wholeness in Southern African societies
2005/08/08 |
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Prof Jenkins has written two scholarly books on South African children's literature and a third is due to be published next year
2005/08/08 |
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 The succes of building any brand lies in ensuring that when people within an organisation deal with key customers, prospects and other stakeholders, they think, speak and behave in ways that create the kind of customer experience and lasting impact that the brand aspires to deliver
2005/08/01 |
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 A strategic decision to downsize the company's retail business has necessitated the closure of a number of Juta bookshops
2005/08/01 |
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2005/08/01 |
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People tend to believe that creative writing is a gift, but that's not necessarily true
2005/08/01 |
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Students were able to spend time with a variety of HIV/Aids experts
2005/08/01 |
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 The students were urged to use their achievements as stepping stones for further studies
2005/07/25 |
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 The rings are engraved with the UNISA Crest and the year of graduation
2005/07/25 |
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 Logotherapy: its message, its power, its glory
2005/07/25 |
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 One student expressed surprise at the public's level of knowledge about factors that potentially contribute to crime
2005/07/25 |
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 The School will enable disadvantaged students to train for legal practice
2005/07/25 |
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A study of the artistic expression of the gothic imagination could serve as a useful tool for the study of law
2005/07/25 |
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 The Inaugural Conference of the African Council for Distance Education takes place next month and staff are invited to register for this event which promises to make groundbreaking decisions that will affect the future of distance education on the continent
2005/07/18 |
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 A former Professor in Political Sciences has received a Presidential award for his service and devotion to duty
2005/07/18 |
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 The university recently celebrated an addition of 19 researchers to its team of National Research Foundation (NRF) certified researchers
2005/07/18 |
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 Recently 30 master’s degree students had the opportunity to interact with local and international experts in their field of studies – Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/Aids
2005/07/18 |
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Globalisation has undeniably generated its own momentum and has become so entrenched and pervasive as to be a core element of the world economy
2005/07/11 |
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Most African states, sadly, have limited resources to devote to education, which results in limited or blunted access
2005/07/11 |
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 The stimulating lectures included a brief overview of coordination chemistry and current trends on the application of metal coordinated compounds in medicine
2005/07/11 |
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 Welma had always dreamed of furthering her education, but until recently had never had the opportunity to do so
2005/07/11 |
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The challenge for Open and Distance Learning (education) to provide quality education and to ensure improved throughput and success is even bigger than for contact education.
2005/07/04 |
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The Centre for Community Training and Development offers a course in Personal Transformation Capacity Building.
2005/07/04 |
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 Teams generally outperform individuals and offer higher quality decision making than individuals.
2005/07/04 |
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The TEFLA is fully accredited and has been lodged with SAQA at NQF level 5.
2005/07/04 |
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Senior Professor in the Department of English delivers keynote address.
2005/07/04 |
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 social, economic and political problems in some African countries are due to a lack of enlightened leadership.
2005/06/27 |
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