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Unisa empowers future-ready graduates through UNIX/Python training
A recent three-day learning experience saw attendees transformed through the acquisition of practical, 4IR-aligned digital skills. Read more
Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator
Taking advantage of the university's unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff's academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more
Unisa alumnus lauds Recognition of Prior Learning as enabler to academic achievement
Through the university's Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more
Bosadi Artisans Fashion Design Startup Programme to launch at Unisa
An exciting new initiative by Unisa subsidiary Inhlanyelo Hub NPC will equip selected Unisa students with the technical skills and business knowledge required to build and scale fashion startups in today’s fast-paced, globalised market. Read more
Unisan's administrative excellence recognised at prestigious awards ceremony
The story of Unisa's Makhosazane Mbuyisa is an epitome of inspiration for aspiring administrative professionals across diverse fields, as she was recognised as the first runner-up at the National Administrative Excellence Crystal Awards Ceremony. Read more
Lost in translation, or found in meaning?
Hosted by Unisa's Directorate Language Services, a recent seminar gathered AI experts, language scholars, researchers, academics and language professionals to discuss and share knowledge on the impacts of AI on language teaching, learning and research in institutions of higher learning. Read more
Wheels of purpose: A teacher's victory over adversity
Having lived with selective mutism and now wheelchair-bound following a spinal cord injury, recent Unisa honours graduate and educator Zainab Slarmie never allowed her circumstances to define her. Read more
Unisa hosts commemoration lecture on the Cuito Cuanavale Battle
On behalf of the South African Government, in partnership with the Government of Cuba, Unisa hosted a commemoration lecture of the Cuito Cuanavale Battle on 8 July 2025, honouring the pivotal moment in Southern African history that contributed to the end of the apartheid regime. Read more
Erasmus+ Mobility Programme empowers Unisa students
Two Unisa students were granted the Erasmus+ Mobility Grant of the European Union to spend a semester abroad at the Romanian American University, in Bucharest, Romania. Read more
