Unisa up to par in shaping futures golf challenges
University of South Africa November 30, 2017
A drive to have as many sectors as possible support the provision of education in South Africa saw golfers from the Western Cape, Limpopo Waterberg District Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal, and Gauteng gather to take part in the Unisa Shaping Futures Golf Challenges, held annually in these regions. Their support and... Read more
Unisa LLB programme receives thumbs up from CHE
Latest newsUniversity of South Africa November 27, 2017
Unisa has warmly received the great news from the Council on Higher Education (CHE) with regard to the accreditation of its Bachelor of Laws (LLB) programme. Following its review of the Improvement Plan (IP) submitted by Unisa, the CHE confirmed in a report dated 09 November 2017 that the... Read more
The 2017 Unisa Chancellor’s Calabash Awards—a recognition of courage
AchieversUniversity of South Africa November 17, 2017
Gill Marcus (Outstanding Alumnus Award), Sakhi Simelane (Chairperson: Unisa Council), Thabo Mbeki (Unisa Chancellor), Sally Motlana (Unisa Robben Island Award), Prof. Mandla Makhanya (Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Unisa), Dr Frene Ginwala (Public Servant Award), and Naledi Pandor (Outstanding Educator Award) The recognition of four women who have been courageous and... Read more
The 1 250 best universities in the world—and Unisa makes the cut
Latest newsUniversity of South Africa November 2, 2017
US News & World Report has released the 2018 Best Global Universities rankings, including the top tertiary learning institutions in South Africa. The overall rankings evaluate 1 250 universities—up from 1,000 last year—across 74 countries and are the largest and most comprehensive assessment of research universities worldwide, it says. The... Read more
Thato went from an orphanage to Unisa’s graduation stage
AchieversUniversity of South Africa November 1, 2017
Twenty-five-year-old Thato Amarath Senne is an orphan, but after joining the Unisa family of graduates, he no longer feels alone in this world. This young man, who once attempted suicide, never thought the dream of graduating at Unisa, with his Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management, would come true.... Read more
R99 million for student success…this is how it was spent
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa October 23, 2017
Unisa’s Council Bursary is going a long way towards making education possible for needy students and improving throughput rates. Half of the funds was specifically earmarked for bursaries for undergraduate students. Thus, close to R50 million was made available to assist deserving students, who would not have been able... Read more
Unisans inaugurated as ASSAf and SAYAS members
AchieversArchivesUniversity of South Africa October 18, 2017
The Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf) inaugurated a record number of 41 leading scientists as new members at its annual awards ceremony on 11 October 2017, increasing the total membership to 542. Newly included in this prestigious academy is Sonja Bosch, Professor in Unisa’s Department of African... Read more
Dr Phumudzo Munyai is his only competition right now
AchieversArchivesUniversity of South Africa October 17, 2017
Unisa Law academic, Dr Phumudzo Munyai, has become the first South African (black or white) to obtain a PhD in Competition Law in the country. A senior lecturer in Competition, Trade Marks & International Trade Law at Unisa’s Department of Mercantile Law, Munyai said he feels absolutely proud right... Read more
Charging ahead with sustainability at Unisa
ArchivesLatest newsUniversity of South Africa August 31, 2017
You can find this solar electric vehicle charging station at the e-garden on Unisa’s Muckleneuk Campus. Sustainability is no longer just a bright idea at Unisa as University Estates systematically rolls out advanced technologies and management practices for improved energy efficiencies. Following the installation and commissioning of a 10... Read more
