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Unisa doctoral voices: stories of grit, growth and greatness
From theology to technology, nursing to decolonial scholarship – meet the extraordinary graduates who turned distance learning into a journey of self-discovery, resilience and purpose. Read more
Early identification of neurodiverse disorders will enhance mental health access
Delivering his inaugural address, the College of Education's Prof Ramodungoane Tabane stated that early treatment of many childhood disorders can contribute to alleviating social ills like school dropout, drug abuse and crime. Read more
Young communicators gain experience at Unisa
Through an internship programme, the Department of Institutional Advancement's Communications Division provides Unisa alumni with the opportunity to gain practical experience and improve future employability. Read more
Calling on the church to become the voice and moral conscience of society
Delivering the keynote address at the 3rd Kairos Public Lecture, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, former Minister and anti-apartheid activist, maintained that the Kairos Document challenged the church to move from passive observation to challenging oppression; thus, standing in unwavering solidarity with the oppressed. Read more
Empowering educators for a transformative future
Unisa's College of Education marked World Teachers' Day in style, bringing together educators, officials and partners in a vibrant celebration of the "mother of all professions". Read more
Unisa's Masedi Masekane makes academic history
At the recent Unisa spring graduation ceremonies, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Masedi Masekane was conferred a double doctoral degree in Physics with top honours, having been awarded the PhD magna cum laude by the University of Zagreb in Croatia for the same body of work. Read more
A research management star in the making
Shining bright is Leonie Louw, Research Ethics Officer in Unisa's Directorate: Research Support, who recently received professional recognition from an international body and an award from the Southern Africa Research and Innovation Management Association. Read more
Unisa alumna leading Africa's archives revolution
Lyborn Mabapa embodies how Unisa's Department of Information Science empowers students to transform their lives and communities. Read more
From Kwekwe to Unisa: An inspiring PhD journey
"Balancing work, family and study is never easy – but with determination, it becomes possible," says Simba Matema, a doctoral student in Marketing and Retail Management. Read more
Unisa on a quest to encourage the use of African languages in schools through storytelling
The university's Department of Information Science in the College of Human Sciences recently hosted a week-long storytelling and reading competition across the Limpopo Province to encourage the use of storytelling to teach and preserve the heritage that is carried by the stories that are told. Read more
