College of Education
College of Education and Department of Correctional Services salute Unisa on its 150th anniversary
The Westville Correctional Centre recently welcomed a diverse gathering of Unisa staff, area commissioners, regional heads, inmates and distinguished guests to commemorate the institution's anniversary and celebrate innovative inmate rehabilitation and education programmes. Read more
In her own words: Unisa's COL Chair on the university's international prestige and her new role as a leading ODL scholar
In this fascinating interview, Prof Geesje van den Berg reflects on the positive impact and influence that she will have as South Africa's only Commonwealth of Learning Chair, and the massively supportive role played by the university she has called home for more than 20 years. Read more
Unisan appointed as Commonwealth of Learning Chair
Recognised as one of the eminent scholars in her field, Prof Geesje van den Berg, of the Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies in the College of Education, has been appointed as a Commonwealth of Learning Chair. Read more
Sikhosana obtains PhD at 27
Young scholar, Unisa staff and student, Dr Lettah Sikhosana, completed her PhD in two years, at 27, an achievement which recently earned her the Youngest Female Doctoral Graduate Award at the Unisa 2023 Research and Innovation Awards. Read more
Unisan conquers Covid-19, obtains degree with 27 distinctions
Testing positive for Covid-19 did not prevent Unisa alumna and passionate educator, Suhayfa Sheik, from being resilient and obtaining her degree with 27 distinctions. Read more
Acclaimed stakeholders join Unisa's 150th celebration
Attended by esteemed education stakeholders, the Unisa College of Education, together with the Western Cape Region, recently celebrated the university’s 150 years of existence in Cape Town, where it all began in 1873. Read more
Unisan recognised as outstanding social justice champion
Recognised for his impactful research in the social justice sphere, Dr Nathi Zongozzi, a researcher at Unisa’s Institute for Open and Distance Learning, reached the finalist stage at the recent HSRC-USAf Awards for Social Sciences and Humanities. Read more
Empowered to continue upholding academic integrity
Humbled by the Women in Research: Emerging Researcher Award that she received at the recently held 12th Unisa Research and Innovation Awards ceremony, Dr Mpho-Entle Modise, describes it as a token that empowers her academic and research journey. Read more
A university that defies barriers to deliver education for the marginalised
In celebration of Unisa's 150th anniversary, esteemed scholars and industry giants share their thoughts on how this august university positively impacts society in South Africa and the globe. Read more
Defying the odds during academic journey
In the midst of personal challenges during a critical time in his studies, Unisa alumnus, Nathanael Govender, has passed his master’s degree cum laude. Govender is grateful to Unisa for their academic programmes’ support structure and rigour. Read more