News & Events

Understanding what human trafficking is

Speaking at the second event in the KwaZulu-Natal Region’s GBV awareness campaign, Unisa alumna Advocate Dawn Coleman-Malinga discussed the sensitive topic of human trafficking, which is one of the world’s fastest-growing criminal activities and the third most profitable business branch of organised crime after drug dealing and the small arms trade. Read more

Presenting digital access to support Unisa students

In her presentation at the recent Management Lekgotla, Unisa Senior Lecturer Phindiwe Kamolane pointed out the importance of data access and digital skills to support distance students. Read more

You already have everything you need to succeed

Despite a medical condition, Tsholofelo Modisane recently obtained her honours degree. Her achievement despite major obstacles is an inspiration to all Unisa students and, indeed, anyone who faces seemingly insurmountable challenges in their everyday life.Read more

Unisa participates in quality management assessment

An audit panel appointed by the Council on Higher Education will visit Unisa in April 2022 to ensure that the quality of the university’s offerings and student success do not fall behind. Read more

Advocating for effective student support

Speaking at the recent Management Lekgotla, Tshepo Neito, Acting Manager: Student Governance, and Advocate Ntshavheni Netshituni, Braille Proof-Reader and Transcriber: ARCSWiD left no stone unturned in advocating for inclusive and equal education opportunities for Unisa students.Read more

Engaging and activating Unisa’s identity as a CODEL + institution

Dr Genevieve James, Deputy Director: Community Engagement, addressed the Unisa Management Lekgotla on Unisa’s engaged scholarship. Stressing the need to discern the times and seasons higher education finds itself in, she submitted that higher education should be looked at against the backdrop of how well it has supported the nation in achieving its aspirations and development goals.Read more

International award for Unisa’s excellence in impactful research

Announced at the opening ceremony of the 5th MENA Higher Education Leadership Forum, Unisa took home an international award on 23 March in Dubai, reclaiming its place at the top tier of tertiary education institutions in South Africa – and on the continent. Read more

Bringing career opportunities to aspiring accountants at Sun International Hotel

Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences and Counselling and Career Development took career day services to the Sun International Hotel Time Square.Read more

Unisa nominated in top three institutions in the Zairi International Awards

Unisa was recently nominated in the top three institutions by the Zairi International Awards for Excellence in Higher Education inaugural 2022 edition. Read more