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May 02, 2025 | Category: Featured, Dept Communication, Corporate

Job readiness for undergraduates: Setting the scene for success

Unisa’s Department of Communication Science in partnership with the Directorate: Counselling and Career Development, hosted a career seminar for undergraduate students centred on job readiness in the ever-evolving labour market landscape.

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March 31, 2025 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Lead, Featured, Dept Communication, Corporate

Generative AI in electoral campaigns: A double-edged sword for democracy

The Department of Communication Sciences in the College of Human Science recently hosted a research seminar on Generative AI in electoral campaigns and the future of democracy in Africa led by digital rights specialist, Phumzile van Damme.

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June 26, 2024 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Lead, Featured, Dept Communication, Highlights, Corporate

From trolley collector to media guru: Ngcayisa's journey of lifelong learning

Renowned media personality, entrepreneur and two-time Unisa graduate, Luphumlo Ngcayisa, affectionately known as Lupi, shares how Unisa's ODeL model helped him achieve his academic goals while working in various public and private industries.

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May 27, 2024 | Category: Lead, Dept Communication, Corporate

Unisan appointed to key position at NASDEV

The university's Acting Manager: Student Social Development, Mmangakane Mmako, has been appointed as Gauteng Regional Coordinator of the National Association of Student Development Professionals.

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June 01, 2023 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Lead, Featured, Dept Communication, Corporate

Royal academic continues to make a mark in higher education

The AmaRharhabe Kingdom Royal Prince and Professor, Siyasanga Tyali, from the Department of Communication Science, delivered his virtual inaugural lecture titled “Re-imagining the ordinary: On perception, power, and the media”, which delved into the thematic areas relevant to his work.

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May 15, 2023 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Lead, Featured, Dept Communication, Corporate

Prominent radio producer proudly graduates at Unisa

The achievement of award-winning Thobela FM producer, Masilo Isaac Mashila, who recently graduated with an Honours degree in Media Studies at Unisa, is not only a testament to his dedication and hard work – it also serves as inspiration to many aspiring students who struggle to balance their careers and education.

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