College of Education
Remarkable scholar receives international recognition for impactful research
Dr Nonkanyiso Pamella Shabalala's article on global citizenship has earned an extraordinary recognition by an international publisher, positioning her as a leading voice for the Global South. Read more
School ecosystems demand a new type of leadership
Delivering his inaugural lecture, the College of Education’s Prof Shuti Steph Khumalo aimed to ignite a critical dialogue among school leadership researchers about preparing future-ready leaders in education. Read more
Student leader ready to teach with passion
Having recently graduated, Kgaswane Kgalalelo, Deputy Secretary of the Unisa Midlands Regional Student Representative Council, looks forward to using her teaching qualification to make a difference in the lives of young people. Read more
Celebrating a power couple with a shared commitment to education and excellence
The Lumadis are a power couple in academia. Their achievements are a true testament to the power of intellectual collaboration. Their story is more than just a tale of academic success – it is a celebration of love, partnership and a shared mission to transform education. Read more
Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator
Taking advantage of the university's unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff's academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more
Unisa alumnus lauds Recognition of Prior Learning as enabler to academic achievement
Through the university's Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more
Wheels of purpose: A teacher's victory over adversity
Having lived with selective mutism and now wheelchair-bound following a spinal cord injury, recent Unisa honours graduate and educator Zainab Slarmie never allowed her circumstances to define her. Read more
Committed Unisan's background not a hindrance to achieving academic success
A dedicated Unisa cleaning services member, Nobuhle Nzuza, asserts that her unwavering determination to build a better future for herself and her family has motivated her to achieve a postgraduate qualification. Read more
Cutting grass by day, pursuing Unisa studies by night
Read the inspirational story of Siyabonga Chaliluque from rural KwesakwaMthethwa in Empangeni, who recently graduated from Unisa with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more
Shedding light on the well-being of ODeL facilitators
The research of Dr Liesl Scheepers, who recently graduated with a PhD in Education at Unisa, explores the interplay between self-efficacy, burnout and the transformative power of relationships in distance education. Read more