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NWU Aims to Produce World-Class Medical Doctors with New Initiative
After extensive planning, the North-West University (NWU), in collaboration with the North West Department of Health, will establish a medical school and contribute to training world-class medical graduates.
This is perfect timing,…
North-West University’s Professional Development Camp Empowers Future Educators
In line with its educational vision for 2025, the North-West University's (NWU’s) Faculty of Education recently organised a professional development campus to provide students with a deeper insight into the demands of their future careers.…
North-West University Student Recognized for Innovative Digital Project in ABSA Competition
Through its digital innovation competition – which is designed to identify and support digital payment innovators – Absa recently honoured students from selected universities who took part in the competition.
As part of Absa’s…
Unisa Honors Literary Icon OK Matsepe with Posthumous Honorary Doctorate
The honorary degree recognises Matsepe's invaluable contribution to the tapestry of South African cultural heritage and literature. His writing produced a remarkable collection of novels and poetry that vividly portray his community's…
Seven Unisa Scholars Nominated for the NSTF-South32 Awards 2023/2024
Known as the "Science Oscars" of South Africa, the NSTF-South32 Awards are the most sought-after science awards in the country. Seven Unisans have been nominated across five categories:
The Lifetime Award considers contributions to the…
Education MEC Addresses Unisa Autism Seminar, Advocating for Inclusive Education
Presented by Unisa’s Department of Inclusive Education and Centre for Excellence on Disabilities, a seminar held on 23 April promoted autism awareness and acceptance. The seminar covered a range of topics, presented by government officials,…
Unisa and Russian State University for the Humanities Forge Path to Collaboration
On 19 April 2024, the Russian State University for the Humanities (RSUH) and Unisa held a significant meeting to discuss potential collaborations and international relations.
Key players in the global education arena
Unisa's…
Library Tour Introduces Learners to the World of Unisa’s Resources and Services
According to Meshack Mangwane, teacher at EPP Mhinga High School, the purpose of this visit was to introduce leaners to academic research tools and databases to prepare them to use the library as a valuable academic resource throughout…
Unisa Community Engagement Initiative Aims to Address School Underperformance
Dr Shahieda Jansen, Deputy Director: Academic & Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Support, undertook a community engagement project underscoring school belonging as a crucial factor in mitigating underperformance and its…
Unisa Academics Unite to Celebrate World Social Work Day
The Department of Social Work, in collaboration with the City of Tshwane and Gauteng Social Development, joined hands on 19 March to celebrate World Social Work Day at Unisa. This year’s theme, "Buen Vivir: Shared Future for Transformative…