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Future-proofing students for the coming digital wave
The closing event of the 2nd International Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Student Support Conference focused on the challenges faced by students while traversing the open-distance and e-learning landscape. Read more
Unisa Library and Mogale City celebrate World Book and Copyright Day
Held at the Kagiso Library, the event formed part of Unisa's ongoing commitment to promoting literacy and fostering lifelong learning in communities. Read more
Groundbreaking Unisa conference examines how to connect minds and bridge gaps
Unisa hosted the 2nd International Conference on Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Student Support at its main campus in Pretoria from 5 to 8 May 2025, welcoming 291 local and global guests and participants, presenting 197 abstracts. Read more
Unisan honoured with ultimate HR accolade
Dr Mochabo Moerane’s career of service and leadership has earned him the South African Board for People Practices’ prestigious Premier Lifetime Achievement Award, an honour that coincides with a major academic accreditation milestone for Unisa Read more
AI specialist to kick off Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week
Prof Nyna Amin, Interim Director of the Teaching and Learning Portfolio at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will unpack Rewriting the Rules: AI as Academic Collaborator and Challenger during the formal opening of Unisa's Research and Innovation Week on 19 May 2025. Read more
How Medical Ethics and Health in Islam became a master’s journey for Rabia Mahomed
Rabia Mahomed, a Capetonian and Unisa alumna, spent many years in Saudi Arabia working as a freelance journalist for various publications – all while pursuing her academic goals. Now back in South Africa, she shares her inspiring journey with fellow alumni. Read more
Employment boost for Unisa’s accounting students
A recent career exhibition hosted by the university’s College of Accounting Sciences drew more than 400 students and brought together a diverse range of potential employers from sectors such as banking, government and professional accountancy bodies. Read more
Life and legacy of Miriam Makeba celebrated at Unisa
Marah Louw delivered the keynote address at the Third Annual Dr Miriam Makeba Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs. Read more
Unisa nominees gear up for the Science Oscars
Several Unisa academics have been nominated for the prestigious 2024/25 NSTF-South32 Awards. These awards recognise hard-working academics who are continuously engaged in pushing the boundaries of their respective fields (image credit: NSTF). Read more
Unisa extends engaged scholarship to correctional centres
A team from the university, led by the College of Education, recently visited the Qalakabusha Correctional Centre to hand over educational resources for use by inmates. Read more
