Through his research, Unisan Lwando Majikijela highlights significant shifts in the expression of sexuality and gender performativity within black township spaces in mining areas, emphasising the origins of much queer heritage from these communities. Read more

Unisa Law Clinic Candidate Attorney Thembisile Mahuwa has recently been recognised by two major awards: The Mail & Guardian's Top 200 Young South Africans 2024, under the legal services category, and the Sunday World's Unsung Heroes 2024, under the education category. Read more

These are the words of Dr Stefani Chabwera, as he paid tribute to his late doctoral supervisor, Dr Truelove Mkhwanazi from the College of Education, who passed away before he graduated. Read more

Unisa’s National Student Representative Council (NSRC) recently embarked on a transformative journey to Moscow, Russia. The trip symbolised Unisa’s commitment to fostering and strengthening partnerships that benefit its student body. The NSRC aimed to uncover potential collaboration and funding opportunities.Read more

Speaking at the National Postdoctoral Fellowship Forum at Unisa, HR expert Amanda Glaeser emphasised the necessity of aligning expectations between mentors and mentees, and the chemistry required for successful collaborations in postdoctoral research. Read more

Justice Dabampe brings a proven track record in public administration and governance to his new role. His extensive experience positions him to make a significant impact in upholding the stature of the university.Read more

Unisa's recent accolades and achievements under the leadership of Professor Puleng LenkaBula have firmly established the university as a competitive force on the global academic stage. The latest ranking to affirm this stature is the THE University Impact Rankings for 2024, which rated Unisa in the top six universities in South Africa. Read more

Inclusivity in education, especially in a South African context and environment like Unisa, is vital as it ensures all students, regardless of background or ability, have equal opportunities to learn and succeed. The Student Retention Unit has bolstered efforts to ensure student success. Read more