Alumni
Young Unisa science stars join elite Lindau Nobel Laureate group
Dr Bambesiwe May, who graduated at Unisa this week with a PhD in Chemistry, will be joining a select group of eight young South African scientists to participate in the 73rd Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting, a forum for the world’s best and brightest talent in the field of science. Also participating will be Dr Mosima Kgomo, postdoctoral research fellow at the university.(Image: Mintek) Read more
Alumnus flies the Unisa flag high in Russia
Demonstrating his acumen in financial security, among other areas, Thokozani Prince Simelane, together with six team members and three coordinators, represented South Africa at the Third International Olympiad on Financial Security in Sochi, Russia. Read more
Unisa honours history makers
The university recently recognised the sacrifices and leadership of its alumni and remarkable individuals who shaped the country's history in their advocacy for freedom and inclusion at the Chancellor's Calabash Awards, held at the Sandton Convention Centre. Read more
Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter commits to serving the community
Following the university's vision to be an African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, the Unisa Namibia Alumni Chapter has pledged its dedication to the communities surrounding Windhoek. Read more
Strengthening bonds and empowering change
The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted an alumni Women's Day breakfast in Bloemfontein. The event inspired alumni to drive meaningful change, showcased their dedication, and affirmed their role as torchbearers of hope and positive change. Read more
Unisa alumni empowered to strengthen postgraduate education
Unisa alumni have answered the call to give back to their alma mater, undergoing comprehensive supervisory training to become mentors and guides for postgraduate students. Discover how this initiative shapes the future of education at Unisa and fosters a strong bond between the university and its accomplished alumni community. Read more
Unisa East London alumni chapter committed to making a difference
The Unisa East London alumni chapter gathered recently to support the university and create fundraising opportunities for underprivileged students. Though a small branch, they challenged other alumni chapters to join them to raise substantial scholarship funds. Read more
New book by Unisa alumna unlocks the secrets to success
While success might mean different things to different people, the book aims to teach people about success and how to achieve it against all odds. Read more
SAICA states unambiguously that Unisa’s accounting programmes remain accredited
Following recent misleading reports in the media on the status of Unisa’s programmes accredited by the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA), the institute has in a press release reiterated its previously communicated stance that Unisa retains its SAICA accreditation. Read more
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. Read more
