Unisa @ 150: Advanced climate research centre launched
Launched by the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in Unisa’s 150th anniversary year, the new Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience is set to be globally recognised for providing innovative research, best practices, education, leadership, support, and training in the area of adaptation and resilience.
An invitation to share your Unisa@150 story
Your university, the oldest, largest and most progressive in the country, is celebrating its remarkable sesquicentennial this year. As students and alumni, you are the lifeblood of Unisa, and your unique voices are essential in telling the story of this great institution. Find out how you can contribute.
Unisa @ 150: Harnessing the power of 4IR for outstanding student support
Having grown from being an examining body in 1873 to a university that has fully embraced open, distance and e-learning, Unisa is now, in 2023, more attuned to student needs than ever before. This was the central message at a Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning webinar celebrating the university’s 150th anniversary.
Unisa@150: Scholarly professionalism examined
Inspired by Unisa's 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa's Intellectual Futures, Addis Ababa University's Prof Mulugeta Betre Gebremariam, a Unisa alumnus, penned an article on scholarly professionalism in the context of the university's remarkable journey over the years.
150 years of unlocking futures and potentials
Unisa graduates testify to the institution’s teaching modality, which gave them the necessary grit to withstand obstacles, including the Covid-19 pandemic, further fortifying their resilience to fulfil their long-term goal of graduating.
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.
The significance of post-digital theory in education examined
As part of Unisa's continuous endeavour towards reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures through internationalisation, one of the main themes in its 150th anniversary year, the institution hosted highly esteemed scholar Prof Petar Jandrić, from Zagreb University of Applied Sciences, Croatia, as part of the European Union's Erasmus+ programme.
The rich history of the university exhibited at the Unisa Library
The Unisa Library will run a physical and online exhibition throughout March to mark the university's history as it celebrates its 150th anniversary. Throughout the month, different activities will build up to a big event, which will take place on 24 March 2023.
Long live Unisa, long live!
Unisa staff and students share their well wishes ahead of the university's 150th anniversary (#Unisa150) official academic opening ceremony on Friday 10 February 2023.
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A university committed to shaping lives
As Unisa celebrates its 150th anniversary this year, the institution has shaped people’s lives in many ways. Kgomotso Tshabalala, Security Officer at Unisa, is a beneficiary of the institution’s insourcing agreement in 2016. In this #Unisa150Stories series, she shares how the university improved her life.
"Unisa is an environment for growth and opportunities"
Media personality Luyolo Mkalipi, a former Unisa Radio volunteer and alumnus, urges the university to continue providing learning opportunities to its communities. In this #Unisa150Stories article, he shares how the practical experience gained at Unisa Radio presented him with new career opportunities.
Upbeat reaction to historic academic opening
Unisa students and staff share their views of the academic opening of 2023, the year in which the university celebrates 150 years of impacting lives.
Kenya alumni celebrate 150 years of excellence and pledge support for Unisa
Unisa Alumni in Kenya came together to give back to their alma mater by establishing a legacy scholarship to benefit future generations and to support the university's vision to reclaim Africa's intellectual futures.
150th anniversary academic opening to be led by Unisa's first black womxn VC
Friday 10 February 2023 marks the academic opening of Unisa’s 150th year of academic excellence (#Unisa150). Join Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the institution, as she charts the course towards the vision of reclaiming Africa’s intellectual futures.
Creating a lifelong learning environment for all Unisans
Unisa's continuous commitment to promoting a culture of lifelong learning is part of the 150th milestone of impacting the Unisa community positively. In this #Unisa150Stories series, Unisa's Human Resources manager details how the university's study assistance benefit shapes the future of Unisans.
"Music is our life; it reflects what we go through"
Driven by the philosophy “Music is our life; it reflects what we go through”, the Unisa Choir’s musical repertoires, comprising staff and students, leave a mark in the minds of its audience on august occasions.
Forging ahead to enhance academic and institutional sustainability
On 10 February 2023, exuberant Unisans gathered at the university’s Muckleneuk Campus in Pretoria, while others joined the prestigious official opening ceremony of the 2023 academic year online to reflect on the 2022 highlights and positively envision the year that will be.
Jubilant Unisans celebrate 150th anniversary prior to academic opening ceremony
The 2023 official academic opening ceremony marks Unisa's 150th anniversary (#Unisa150). Joyful Unisans are gathering outside the Muckleneuk Campus to commemorate the milestone in song and dance.
