College of Education

Early identification of neurodiverse disorders will enhance mental health access

Delivering his inaugural address, the College of Education's Prof Ramodungoane Tabane stated that early treatment of many childhood disorders can contribute to alleviating social ills like school dropout, drug abuse and crime. Read more

Empowering educators for a transformative future

Unisa's College of Education marked World Teachers' Day in style, bringing together educators, officials and partners in a vibrant celebration of the "mother of all professions". Read more

From rural roots to doctoral heights

Dr Motswalle Christina Kanyane's PhD journey at Unisa's College of Education was deeply personal, inspired by a shared dream she and her husband once nurtured to both earn their doctoral degrees by the age of 55. Read more

A triumph in books and rhythms: Maskandi music sensation graduates from Unisa

Singer and songwriter, Siphesihle Thobelani Busani, also known as Mahostela 97, obtained his Bachelor of Education degree at Unisa during the spring season graduations. Busani advocates for holistic success and balance in all endeavours, to which he ascribes his stunning achievement in music and academia. Read more

Giving students a voice in issues of QA

A recent quality assurance engagement sought to empower students to assume a significant and influential role in quality assurance and enhancement throughout the university, with a particular focus on the experiences of College of Education students. Read more

Strong showing from Unisa at the PCF11 Conference

The Unisa delegation at the Eleventh Pan-Commonwealth Forum on Open Learning, held in Botswana, made substantial contributions to the conference's success as rapporteurs and presenters on a diverse range of topics. Read more

Reinforcing global dialogue on the future of learning

Held under the theme From dialogue to implementation, the G20 Education seminar brought together leading voices in education to chart a transformative path for learning systems across the country and the globe. Read more

Remarkable scholar receives international recognition for impactful research

Dr Nonkanyiso Pamella Shabalala's article on global citizenship has earned an extraordinary recognition by an international publisher, positioning her as a leading voice for the Global South. Read more

School ecosystems demand a new type of leadership

Delivering his inaugural lecture, the College of Education’s Prof Shuti Steph Khumalo aimed to ignite a critical dialogue among school leadership researchers about preparing future-ready leaders in education. Read more

Student leader ready to teach with passion

Having recently graduated, Kgaswane Kgalalelo, Deputy Secretary of the Unisa Midlands Regional Student Representative Council, looks forward to using her teaching qualification to make a difference in the lives of young people. Read more