Launched recently, the university’s Institutional Multilingual Language Policy fully embraces all South Africa’s official languages, including sign language. This marks an important milestone that will foster inclusivity and accessibility for Unisa students, staff and key stakeholders from various linguistic backgrounds.
A signed memorandum of understanding between Unisa and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University provides a broad, yet strategic framework for collaboration in critical areas such as research, teaching and learning, student support, and engaged scholarship.
Speaking at the 16th Quadrennial General Conference of the Association of African Universities in Rabat, Morocco, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, commended the commitment and impact of the Africa Charter in the reimagination of research partnerships between Africa and the Global North.
The doctoral graduates celebrated in this article embody resilience and a spirit of determination. Each has a story that uplifts, motivates and affirms the value of higher education as a tool for personal and societal transformation.
Aligned with the university's Catalytic Niche Area Aviation and Aeronautical Studies, Unisa and Air Traffic and Navigation Services recently signed a memorandum of understanding, marking a significant milestone in advancing multidisciplinary research in air traffic management.
Baxolile Mabinya believes the local ICT industry needs new institutions that will push the boundaries of African innovation and value creation. He will share this and other 4IR theories at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 and 31 July 2025.
Bernedette Muthien, a heritage and legacy expert from the Western Cape Cultural Commission and Co-founder of the Association of African Women for Peace and Development, will be part of the Feminist, Womanist, Bosadi Theorisations panel discussion during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, held on 30 and 31 July 2025.
Popi Njapha, a power systems specialist, will share her expertise on energy matters during Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, on 30 and 31 July 2025, at the university's Muckleneuk Campus.
Shivani Singh, an influential force in South Africa's automotive sector, will contribute her extensive expertise during the Automotive CNA panel discussion at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, held from 30 to 31 July 2025.
Prof Juliet Hermes, a leading global marine scientist, will share her expertise during a high-level panel discussion at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30 to 31 July 2025.
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