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Unisa's core function remains intact
Professor Puleng LenkaBula and the Executive Management of Unisa held a media briefing to share an update on the general state of the university and assure stakeholders and the public that Unisa remains on course towards fulfilling its missional mandate of becoming a comprehensive, open distance and eLearning institution that produces excellent scholarship and research while providing quality tuition and fostering active community engagement.
Unisa and THE collaborate to develop quality education in Africa
Unisa's collaboration with the Times Higher Education to host higher education leaders will provide fascinating, lively and hugely important discussions about developing higher education in Africa, ensuring the event is one not to miss. The forum's theme is based on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 - quality education.
Unisa rated among SA's best-managed companies
In recognition of its outstanding performance and commitment to excellence, Unisa has earned a prestigious position among the top 500 ranked companies in South Africa and the top five in the universities category.
Unisa extends international collaboration to Latin America
Unisa recently hosted representatives of the Brazilian Association of Rectors of State and Municipal Universities, and conducted robust discussions on possible collaboration to enhance student experience and student success at South African and Brazilian higher education institutions.
An inclusive institution advancing rights of people with disabilities
Unisa held a historic, ground-breaking sod-turning ceremony for its Sunnyside Campus Development Project, which will enhance inclusivity and access to education for students with disabilities, ensure the safety of students through advanced security systems, and provide 24-hour high-technology study facilities for improved teaching and learning.
Ban it or embrace it: universities grapple with AI
In the age of generative artificial intelligence, the pressure is on universities to ensure their graduates are critical thinkers who know how to distinguish between fake facts and the truth. This was one of the key points made during a panel discussion on ChatGPT at Unisa's 2023 ODeL Conference.
Universities urged to remain relevant through Comprehensive ODeL
Speaking at the 2023 International Open and Distance eLearning Conference, Prof Romeela Mohee, Higher Education Commissioner of Mauritius, reiterated the importance of flexible learning that is accessible to everyone, and further acknowledged that the Covid-19 pandemic has been an accelerator of online learning.
Renowned African public intellectual and interdisciplinary scholar to speak at the 2023 ODeL Conference
As a scholar, public intellectual and seasoned university administrator with experience in the higher education sector in six countries on three continents, Prof Paul Tiyambe Zeleza will share his views at the 2023 Unisa ODeL Conference. (Image credit: Case Western Reserve University)
SoLAR founding president to address Unisa ODeL conference
No stranger to South Africa, Dr George Siemens, who researches how human and artificial cognition intersects knowledge processes, will address the upcoming 2023 Unisa Open Distance and eLearning Conference.
Creating partnerships to drive local, regional and national socio-economic development
Universities have long been knowledge discovery and innovation centres. They are the breeding ground for future leaders, scholars and changemakers. However, to truly make a lasting impact, universities must extend their research beyond the university's walls and form strong bonds with industry leaders.
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