News & Events

Students and Staff trained on PressReader

Unisa Library and Information Services recently introduced students and staff to a digital platform offering access to a vast selection of newspapers and magazines from around the world. Read more

Eastern Cape RSRC embarks on a roadshow donating sanitary towels

Motivated to make a difference, the Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council embarked on a heartfelt initiative to spread hope and dignity to underprivileged schoolgirls by making sanitary towels accessible. Read more

Unisan appointed psychologist for Team South Africa at the Paris 2024 Olympics

Dr Koketjo Tsebe has served in various sporting codes, including as team psychologist for Banyana Banyana at the 2023 Women's World Cup. She brings an immense wealth of knowledge from her academic prowess and vast practical expertise to ensure that SA's Olympic Team performs optimally on the global stage. Read more

Unisa Eastern Cape honours the spirit of Mandela

On 18 July 2024, the region led an admirable initiative to remove litter and donate food and clothing to local communities. Read more

Majikijela - a queer scholar raising homosexuality awareness through his work

Through his research, Unisan Lwando Majikijela highlights significant shifts in the expression of sexuality and gender performativity within black township spaces in mining areas, emphasising the origins of much queer heritage from these communities. Read more

Unisa student recognised with prestigious awards

Unisa Law Clinic Candidate Attorney Thembisile Mahuwa has recently been recognised by two major awards: The Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans 2024, under the legal services category, and the Sunday World's Unsung Heroes 2024, under the education category. Read more

“I owe everything to Unisa and my late supervisor’s priceless mentoring”

These are the words of Dr Stefani Chabwera, as he paid tribute to his late doctoral supervisor, Dr Truelove Mkhwanazi from the College of Education, who passed away before he graduated. Read more

From Unisa Radio to the world stage: Unisa alumni excel in diplomatic careers

Two graduates who once entertained Unisa Radio listeners are now using their education to serve South Africa's interests on the international scene, highlighting the university's diverse reach and the success of its graduates. Read more

Unisa NSRC explores potential collaboration and funding opportunities in Moscow

Unisa’s National Student Representative Council (NSRC) recently embarked on a transformative journey to Moscow, Russia. The trip symbolised Unisa’s commitment to fostering and strengthening partnerships that benefit its student body. The NSRC aimed to uncover potential collaboration and funding opportunities.Read more