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Amplifying the already huge impact of a modern African classic

On his passionate journey to Africanise the university landscape, Unisa alumnus Dr John Mambambo single-handedly translated Ngũgĩ wa Thiongo’s seminal work, Decolonising the Mind: The Politics of Language in African Literature, to ChiShona, thus extending its reach to grassroots level.Read more

Intensifying a pathway to postgraduate research success

Unisa’s College of Graduate Studies and the National Student Representative Council recently presented a virtual student showcase and awards ceremony themed “Transformative research in the advent of global crises”. Read more

Dedicated Unisans bag prestigious scholarships

Even during difficult times of the COVID-19 pandemic that has, among others, hit the higher education sector and the economy, Unisa’s Department of Information Sciences academics bag prestigious scholarships.Read more

Postgraduate-centred statistics support

In her role as a statistician in the School of Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Studies, Princess Masondo ensures that Unisa postgraduate students are supported with statistics-related aspects of their studies.Read more

Celebrating youth: The digital economy invites you to create your own opportunities

In the last instalment of the Youth and the digital economy series, Unisa alumnus, Ayanda Eva Mbonani, shares her thoughts on digital entrepreneurship.Read more

Plant the mustard seed and you will move mountains

Through perseverance and a mother’s love and support, Mdungazi Maluleke overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to attain a Unisa lectureship and PhD. Reading about his inspirational journey will make your day.Read more

Playing the learning game is the next big thing

Ever heard of the gamification of learning? This exciting new approach to motivating students was the topic of a recent webinar hosted by Unisa’s Student Retention Unit.Read more

Research must be inspired to bring about improvement in the condition of humankind

An esteemed Unisa researcher, Professor Noor Davids, advocates conducting research that is inspired to bring about improvement in the condition of humankind. As a result, the NRF recently awarded him a C2 rating, thus acknowledging him as an established researcher who produces impactful work.Read more

Unisa Women’s Forum celebrates young voices

A webinar celebrating Youth Day saw Unisa alumni, students and staff providing various insights into learning from the past, questioning the present and shaping the future.Read more