Staff from the university’s Midlands Region, comprising the North West, Free State and Northern Cape provinces, recently embarked on a concerted information programme to train students in library use and inform them of partnerships with local libraries to which they have access.Read more

Realising that the sexual rights of visually impaired people are underrepresented, Dr Lindokuhle Ubisi is keen to address this issue in his upcoming book titled The Psychosexual Experiences of People with Visual Impairment in South Africa. Read more

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.Read more

In keeping with Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, Janice Greaver is pursuing a Master of Science Degree in Energy Policy at the University of Abou Bekr Belkaid in Tlemcen, Algeria. Having been selected for the programme amongst thousands of applications, she will gain a unique set of skills vital to solving energy crises across the continent. Read more

Chaired by Professor Puleng LenkaBula and co-hosted by Unisa and Higher Health, the Gender-Based Violence Technical Task Team recently met at the university to discuss a range of issues relating to a zero-tolerance approach by universities to sexual and gender-related misconduct. Read more

As Unisa marks 150 years of academic excellence, the institution’s 2023 Research and Innovation Week, to be held from 15 to 19 May, will feature some of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from the eight Unisa colleges, the Graduate School of Business Leadership, and the Thabo Mbeki School of Public and International Affairs. Read more

Reflecting Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, this year’s virtual orientation for students in the Department of Psychology was yet another demonstration of a concerted effort by various units at the university to put in practice its principles of service to students and other relevant stakeholders. Read more

In keeping with Unisa’s 150th anniversary theme, Reclaiming Africa’s Intellectual Futures, members of the university’s Polokwane alumni chapter, many of whom play a pivotal role in the region’s economic sustainability and growth, recently reaffirmed their commitment to make a difference in the lives of current and future students alike. Read more

The Unisa KwaZulu Natal Region recently held a Student Mentor Programme to empower and help students navigate the challenges of transitioning to an open distance learning environment. The programme also provides guidance, support, and a sense of community in an otherwise isolating learning environment.Read more