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Unisa shop launches online store

The Unisa Shop, established in 2009 as the official seller of Unisa branded merchandise, has now gone online, enabling accessibility and reach. The shop's impact goes beyond commercial gains. In 2023, the shop allocated R1 million towards student bursaries.Read more

The sky’s the limit as Unisa students gain exposure to the latest astronomy research in Japan

Distinguished Unisa scholar Professor James Chibueze, an internationally renowned astronomy expert, recently secured funding that enabled students in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology to gain exposure to cutting-edge radioastronomy and astrophysics developments at Kagoshima University in Japan. Read more

Time to offer alternative solutions grounded on African epistemic traditions

Recently appointed as the Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Economic and Management Sciences, Professor Maelekanyo Mulaudzi aims to revise established eurocentric teaching and learning practises in the college by incorporating and amplifying African perspectives to enrich the field with diverse epistemological approaches. Read more

Unisa's College of Accounting Sciences breaking boundaries

Breaking barriers and fostering diversity, Unisa's Deputy Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences, Professor Cameron Modisane, is collaborating with academics of the University of Eswatini in a trailblazing study on financial sustainability. Read more

Unisa appoints world-class scholar to lead CGS

Tasked with maximising the college's contribution to the university's strategic focus areas, Professor Tennyson Mgutshini has recently been appointed Executive Dean of the College of Graduate Studies. He is a distinguished scholar with extensive experience in management, research, and postgraduate studies. Read more

College of Accounting Sciences prepares students for supplementary exams

Charting the path to excellence, the College of Accounting Sciences organised an online exam workshop to help postgraduate students prepare for their upcoming supplementary exams. Read more

New piano maestros emerge at the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition

The 15th Unisa International Piano Competition came to a close, witnessing raw talent blossom into refined mastery at the ZK Matthews Great Hall. Read more

Unisa maintains strong position in Webometrics world ranking

In its latest report, the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions in the world, Webometrics, places Unisa in the 7th position in both South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, and among the 1 000 top institutions worldwide. Read more

Unisa International Piano Competition 2024 finalists announced

Six brilliant young classical and jazz pianists have been selected as finalists for the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition, and will compete for top honours at Unisa on 02 and 03 February. Read more