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The new website for the College of Graduate Studies invites Unisa postgrads to become members of a research-focused college and users of a resourceful student-centred website. "We aspire to be unique and this website gives us that sense of uniqueness," says Prof Lindiwe Zungu, CGS Executive Dean.
Unisans among top 2% scientists worldwide
The prestigious list of impactful researchers globally, prepared by a team at Stanford University and published in the journal PLOS Biology, underscores the reputation of the university for quality education and, increasingly, for the calibre of the research that it is producing
Have you taken up the challenge?
The Virtual Race in aid of laptops for students is gathering momentum. Unisans Lynette van Niekerk and Busisiwe Mahlangu show how they are on fire to keep defining tomorrow. Isn’t it time for you to join?
A class act for Unisa School of Engineering
The new configuration of the departments in the SoE will align it with global trends in engineering education and research and ready it for the growth in enrolment projected by the 2020 Engineering PQM, which uniquely includes advanced diplomas that offer an articulation pathway for students holding the National Diploma.
Transforming the higher education landscape
The Unisa Council is proud to announce that, in a move unprecedented since the establishment of the university 148 years ago, it will have its first female principal and vice-chancellor with effect from 1 January 2021, when Professor Puleng LenkaBula will head the institution.
Unisans among top 2% scientists worldwide
The prestigious list of impactful researchers globally, prepared by a team at Stanford University and published in the journal PLOS Biology, underscores the reputation of the university for quality education and, increasingly, for the calibre of the research that it is producing
Research in a pandemic: It's all about trust
Prof Ames Dhai said at the launch of the Community of Practice for Research Ethics and Integrity Professionals in Gauteng, a joint initiative between Unisa, the DSI, SARIMA and Wits, that rapid review does not mean rushed. Ethical standards and quality of review cannot be compromised, and rapid review cannot mean you curtail important ethical discussion.
A research degree is possible for all at Unisa
The university invests heavily in the research interests of its permanent specialist and support professional employees. Dr Sipho Makgopa is a Professional Research Group member who has struck academic gold, as he holds two master's degrees and managed to complete his PhD studies through the support services provided by the Professional Research Committee.
A woman of excellence
Gracing the cover of Leadership magazine for August is Unisa's own multiple-award-winning research professor, Harvard Medical School alumna, professor of Occupational Health and Safety, board member of several prestigious research organisations, Lindiwe Zungu, Executive Dean of the College of Graduate Studies.
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Chartered accountant Asanda a testimony to the power of perseverance
Inspirational Unisan Asanda Ngcikiza predominantly self-funded her Unisa studies and became a chartered accountant at the age of 35 while juggling a full-time job and three kids as a single mother.
The future of Unisa embrace their #Heritage
Against the backdrop of the national theme for #HeritageMonth this year, “Celebrating South Africa’s living human treasures”, Unisa students share their views on what heritage means to them.
Proud Unisa graduate beats the COVID-19 blues in style
Sonke Nkwane hosted her own graduation ceremony at home and shared it online to mark an important milestone during the SA lockdown.
Unisa alumnus named ICT Minister in Namibia
Dr Peya Mushelenga has completed three degrees at the university in Political Sciences and believes in lifelong learning.
Diplomat wife honoured at Unisa's graduations in Ethiopia
Unisa made it possible for diplomatic spouses to have their own careers by studying in foreign countries.