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Unisa participates in the prestigious EAIE Conference

Unisa recently participated in the notable EAIE Conference and Exhibition, which called on delegates to embrace collaborative creativity across borders, institutions, and various sectors to identify opportunities and address pressing challenges facing higher education globally. Read more

Unisa to host the 6th Multilingual Spelling Bee Competition

The Multilingual Spelling Bee Competition aims to make a significant impact on language education and cultural appreciation. The competition encourages learners to embrace various languages and promotes the significance of multilingualism, contributing to a more inclusive and diverse society. Read more

The spirit of Sangweni hailed as the epitome of excellence

Delivering the keynote address at the first Professor Stan Sangweni Memorial Lecture, Unisa’s Chancellor and former President Dr Thabo Mbeki, hailed Sangweni as a priceless gem that advocated for and epitomised honesty in serving the South African people. Read more

Pursuit of self-interest versus the Pan-African agenda

“The growing trend of the pursuit of national self-interests does not underpin the tenets of Pan-Africanism,” said Unisa’s Chancellor and former President, Dr Thabo Mbeki, at the recently held TM-School’s biannual dialogue. Read more

Pioneering open distance and e-learning

At a recent symposium themed Affirming Unisa’s CODeL+ identity and research-led university, Unisa affirmed that it remains committed to offering premier open distance and e-learning education for students to transform their lives and society. Read more

Unisa engaged scholarship project heads to parliament

The Skills Training for Translators and Editors Project led by Unisa’s Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages, aims to enhance the capacity of novice and practising language practitioners alike, with the potential to also contribute to the academic project. Read more

CAS students take centre stage in shaping academic quality and support

The Unisa College of Accounting Sciences recently held the SEQASS Workshop, which provided students the platform to influence student support and academic quality. Read more

Unisa and SHECASA promote institutional health and safety

Unisa, in collaboration with the Safety, Health and Environmental Campus Association of South Africa, hosted the 8th SHECASA Conference, highlighting national laws governing occupational health and safety and environmental management. Read more

OR Tambo remembered as a radical democracy builder

Delivering the keynote address at the 5th OR Tambo Memorial Lecture, Dr Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh lauded Tambo as a radical critic of the apartheid regime while also building the nation. Read more