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Unisa's Masedi Masekane makes academic history

At the recent Unisa spring graduation ceremonies, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Masedi Masekane was conferred a double doctoral degree in Physics with top honours, having been awarded the PhD magna cum laude by the University of Zagreb in Croatia for the same body of work. Read more

Whose heritage is it anyway?

The Unisa Archives and the Alumni Relations Office are collaborating on a drive that connects the academic resources of the university and the living memory of graduates to ensure that the achievements of the past continue to benefit the present, and energise the future. Read more

Unisa first-year students shine at inaugural debate session

The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Department of English Studies, recently hosted an engaging debate session for Unisa first-year students to showcase their academic engagement, critical thinking and communication skills. Read more

Unisa musical instruments exhibition strikes a powerful note

As part of Unisa's recent African Music Festival, the university's Library and Information Services presented a captivating digital exhibition of African musical instruments. Read more

Ten years of empowering learners to impact their communities through research

Unisa recently celebrated the tenth instalment of its annual Learners’ Research Summit. The initiative provides high school learners the opportunity to present and showcase their proposed research projects in line with an identified theme or focus area.Read more

Unisan excels in international exchange programme

The outstanding performance of Palesa Mashego, a dedicated Unisa staff member and postgraduate student, in the Erasmus+ Exchange Programme reflects the Graduate School of Business Leadership’s dedication to academic excellence and global engagement.Read more

Second cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Creative Media Business Start-up Programme launched

Unisa subsidiary Inhlanyelo Hub NPC marked another milestone with the launch of the second cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Creative Media Business Start-up Programme. The event brought together young women, university stakeholders, collaborators, and facilitators. Read more

Percy Qoboza remains a luminary voice for truth and justice in the digital era

Hosted by Unisa, the 15th annual Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture reanimated his memory and honoured his legacy as an inimitable media giant who fearlessly used his voice and the power of words to stand against apartheid's grip and censorship. Read more

Reimagining democracy through the eyes of the youth

Postdoctoral fellows from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently participated in a roundtable which brought together academics, researchers, and students to engage in an enriching dialogue on themes such as democracy, governance, and human rights. Read more