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Unisa collaborates with Spanish Embassy to promote internationalisation and the African agenda
As part of her drive to position Unisa as a university that can be counted as a contributor to solutions to the world’s problems, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently met with His Excellency Raimundo Robredo Rubio, Ambassador of Spain in South Africa.
Reappraising the mission of higher education
Speaking on the global stage during the UNESCO World Higher Education Conference 2022, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, said that the university of the future must return to its past in order to rediscover its ontology, epistemology and pedagogy, and that it must be inspired by the past as much as it is by the idea of futures.
Examining King IV in the context of a transformed university
In line with the Vice-Chancellor’s vision for reclaiming and reimagining Africa’s intellectual futures in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Department of Leadership and Transformation hosted a roundtable discussion on 6 April 2022, entitled To what extent does King IV serve the culture of a transformed university?
Kenya Alumni Chapter unpacks the power of networking
A recent gathering of Unisa’s Kenya Alumni Chapter proved to be an inspirational day of reconnecting and establishing new friendships among these outstanding African ambassadors of the university.
Unisa alumni encouraged to be ambassadors of the university
Approximately 100 alumni were excited to re-ignite Mbombela chapter activities and strengthen the alumni network. Like many of the alumni chapters of Unisa, the Mbombela Chapter had to postpone most of their projects and activities due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Innovator in the service of humanity earns a training opportunity in Switzerland
Mbuso Ngcongo, a Bachelor of Science in Computing student, is one of the winning innovators earmarked to attend a training programme in Switzerland, in September of this year.
Prof Segalo awarded for popularising science
Professor Puleng Segalo has received an award which affirms Unisa as an engaged university that, through its academics, addresses societal challenges by channelling skills, knowledge and experience into transformative networks for social change, and engaged scholarship.
Protecting and promoting children’s rights in SA schools
Professor Thenjiwe Meyiwa recently hosted the Fifth Asikhulume Roundtable series discussion with the theme “Promoting school children’s rights and identities: opportunities and challenges for social cohesion”, highlighting concerted efforts to protect children’s rights.
Professional support staff set to contribute to the academic discourse
Seven researchers, who are also part of Unisa’s professional support staff, put aside their work and family responsibilities for five days to solely focus on writing a scholarly article to be published in an accredited journal
Tomorrow's solutions today as young entrepreneurs present their vision
Hosted by Unisa, the BlueOceanCorners City Final Jury event saw trend-setters pitching their solution-oriented creative enterprises that will address a range of local government issues.
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Motivated to change stereotypes about police officers
Mbali Rose Ngaleka's Facebook post celebrating her Unisa BA Policing Science degree recently topped the trends list, igniting inspiration countrywide and leaving many young people, police officers especially, determined to pursue their studies.
This go-getter is living her dream
On her journey to realise her childhood aspirations, Unisa’s Dr Koketjo Tsebe continues adding accolades to her long list of achievements. “Every day I am reminded that as long as I work hard, commit to my roles, consult with others, and prioritise my work, I can realise all my goals.” #WomensMonth
He shoots, he scores … a master’s!
“Knowledge is power, and you are never too old to acquire any form of education,” says legendary sports broadcaster Zama “ZZ” Masondo after acquiring a master’s degree at Unisa in his 70s.
Proud Unisa graduate beats the COVID-19 blues in style
Sonke Nkwane hosted her own graduation ceremony at home and shared it online to mark an important milestone during the SA lockdown.
Gardener completes law degree
From a gardener to obtaining an LLB degree at Unisa, an ecstatic Robert Maposa aims to achieve more by becoming an advocate.