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Unisa confers posthumous honorary degree to heroine Prof Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo
On 10 May 2024, Unisa conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Languages, Linguistics and Literature (Honoris Causa) posthumously on Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo, a celebrated playwright, author, and activist, at the #UnisaAutumnGraduations held at Muckleneuk Campus. Read more
Eastern Cape Region hosts a successful plagiarism awareness workshop
Unisa's Eastern Cape Region, in collaboration with the Regional Student Representative Council, recently hosted a workshop focused on raising awareness around plagiarism and to promote academic integrity among students. Read more
Unisa confers honorary doctorate to renowned restaurant mogul, Natasha Sideris
Unisa conferred the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (Honoris Causa) to Natasha Sideris at a graduation ceremony held on 07 May 2024. Sideris is the Chief Executive Officer and Founder of Tashas Restaurant Group. The degree recognises her substantial and unique contributions to the fields of hospitality and consumer science. Read more
Unisa's VC recognised for significantly shifting the higher education landscape
Under the leadership of Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of Unisa, the university continues to gain global recognition from various institutions and academic rankings. Recent recognitions from Higher Health and the Black Business Council further affirm Unisa's stature as a significant contributor to higher education. Read more
Unisa confers honorary doctorate on internationally renowned education scholar
On 06 May, the university conferred the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Honoris Causa) on Professor George Sefa Dei in recognition of the national and international impact of his scholarly pursuits, even beyond the realm of academia, and his lifelong quest for answers to global educational challenges. Read more
Unisa MOOC magic enhances student transition to higher education
Launched by the university’s Student Retention Unit, the First-Year Experience Massive Open Online Course has gone a long way towards assisting students in meeting the dual challenge of transitioning to both higher education and an open, distance and eLearning institution. Read more
Building 30 at Unisa Sunnyside Campus goes down, paving way for new Multipurpose Centre
Unisans bid farewell to a historic but outdated Building 30 on Sunday, May 5th, 2024, with a controlled implosion. The demolition marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Sunnyside Campus, making space for the construction of the Sunnyside Multipurpose Centre. Read more
Unisa celebrates its 2024 graduates living with disabilities
Overcoming obstacles, achieving dreams - Unisa honours students living with disabilities at the #2024UnisaAutumnGraduations ceremony. Read more
Advancing through academia while maintaining a work-family balance
Advocate Thomas Chauke, a dedicated security officer turned scholar, shares insights on his journey toward a Master of Laws degree, the benefits of online learning and the importance of discipline and support systems. Read more
