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Unisa hosts information session at the Porterville Library

The university’s visit to the Porterville Public Library in the Bergrivier district brought essential educational resources closer to remote students, bridging the gap between distance learners and academic support. Read more

Advocating for social change through access to education

From humble beginnings in Otjiwarongo, Namibia, to his current role as the Unisa Alumni Chairperson and Director of Academic Development and Support at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, Dr Colen Tuaundu's journey is a testament to resilience, perseverance and education transformation. He is a trailblazer who navigates the realms of education and leadership. Read more

Cultivating student entrepreneurship within Unisa’s innovation ecosystem

Unisa’s Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation team of experts is building and investing in establishing new start-ups and efficiently skilling innovators to execute their roles on their entrepreneurial journey.Read more

Unisa Radio a stepping stone to greatness

SABC investigative journalist and producer Tshego Magolego, a proud product of Unisa Radio’s student training and mentorship programme, has been nominated for a major award in the film and media industry. Read more

Inhlanyelo Hub unlocks business creativity

Students, staff and community members in the Rustenburg area recently gained practical tools to improve their business ideas at a workshop co-hosted by Unisa’s Midlands Region and Inhlanyelo Hub, a subsidiary of the university. Read more

Unisa partners with Palabora Mining Company to create research-based solutions

The partnership is aimed at solving engineering problems at the mining company and empowering its employees to access postgraduate studies, making use of the academic and technical support offered by Unisa’s Department of Mining, Minerals and Geomatics Engineering. Read more

Unisa’s student leadership takes debt bull by the horns

The institution’s Student Representative Council will launch a campaign across regional centres to provide students with the opportunity to clear historical debt, enabling them to register, pursue further studies and enter the world of work. Read more

New sculpture celebrates the legacy of Unisa’s awesome alumni

Unveiled on 16 March, a new alumni sculpture on prominent display at Unisa’s main campus celebrates 150 years of alumni ambassadorship, and showcases the institution’s legacy and global impact.Read more

From medical scrubs to legal robe

From the halls of nursing colleges to the corridors of law schools, Itumeleng Corlet Moropo’s academic journey shows that a career transition is doable with the help of a university which makes education accessible. “As a distance learning institution, Unisa is the only university that made it possible to attain my dream of becoming a lawyer,” says Moropo. Read more