College of Graduate Studies
Unisa renews commitment to capacity building in Ethiopia
During a recent graduation ceremony at Unisa's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, the university and the Ethiopian government renewed their memorandum of agreement for an additional five years. Unisa envisions the centre to become a hub for the Eastern African region. Read more
Unisa students ignite tomorrow's solutions
Students from Unisa's colleges showcased their groundbreaking and future-driven inventions at the inaugural 12th Research and Innovation Festival, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. 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 @ 150: Minister Pandor leads a truly Pan-African celebration in Ethiopia
Speaking with passion, enthusiasm and conviction at Unisa’s 150th anniversary celebration in Addis Ababa, SA's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Honourable Dr Naledi Pandor, said that the intellectual capital the university has developed across Africa will play a leading role in bringing about the kinds of changes the continent requires. Read more
Postgraduate student capacity-building interventions
The College of Graduate Studies recently held the third master’s and doctoral regional roadshows to address capacity development interventions tailored to the needs of postgraduate students. Three more roadshows are coming up to a region near you. Read more
Unisa promotes academic integrity
Unisa promotes academic integrity and remains committed to educating its students on the importance of honest and moral behaviour in an academic setting. Furthermore, Unisa has zero tolerance for any form of dishonesty or cheating activity related to assessments and exams. Read more
UNESCO chair receives advanced science equipment
The UNESCO UNISA Africa Chair in Nanosciences & Nanotechnology (U2ACN2) received X-ray photo electron spectroscopy (XPS) equipment in 2022, which was donated by Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Canada. Read more
Lekgotla cements Unisa's vision for the future
Taking place on 14 and 15 March, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla offers academics and executives a platform to deliberate on improving the university’s outputs in the key areas of teaching, learning and research, and to re-examine the institution’s strategic pillars. Read more
Unisa Ethiopian Regional Learning Centre celebrates stellar graduates
Unisa's presence in Ethiopia has contributed significantly towards increased access to postgraduate study programmes in the country. Recently, the university held a graduation celebration at its Ethiopian Regional Learning Centre, where 57 of the 71 graduates completed PhD programmes. Read more
Productive and high-paced engagements by Unisans during Research Week in France
A select team of senior Unisa academics and executives recently participated in a series of diverse engagements, meetings, workshops and visits in France as they joined representatives from 23 South African universities in pursuit of building stronger partnerships with French higher education institutions. Read more