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The University of South Africa, also known as Unisa, is the largest open distance learning institution in Africa and the longest standing dedicated distance education university in the world. We enrol nearly one-third of all South African students.
Founded in 1873 as the University of the Cape of Good Hope, the institution became the first public university in the world to teach exclusively by means of distance education in 1946. Throughout the years, Unisa was perhaps the only university in South Africa to have provided all people with access to education, irrespective of race, colour or creed. This vibrant past is mirrored in our rich history, more particularly our massive and impressive database of alumni, some of whom are to be found in the most senior levels of society across the world.
Given our rootedness in South Africa and the African continent, Unisa today can truly claim to be the African university in the service of humanity.
We have embraced the fact that we need to adapt quickly to the fast-paced higher education environment of the 21st century and this is reflected in our management style and leadership practice. In addition, one of our main aims is to harness the new and emerging potential in information and communication technology to catapult the university into a truly digital future.
We offer an unparalleled range of study choices, ranging from short courses and certificate programmes to three-and four-year degrees and diplomas, to over 400 000 current students. As one of the leading research institutions on the continent, our research efforts have won us numerous awards, recognitions and honours.
Through our efforts we contribute to the knowledge and information society, advance development, nurture a critical citizenry and ensure global sustainability.
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From angry spirits and parallel universes to alien abductions and epic folklore, African writers are offering fresh new horizons for the world’s science fiction landscape.
Looking for a pet? Please don’t buy a ferret. They’re not fully domesticated, often escape, and wreak havoc on the environment once they establish feral populations.
Burning sugarcane trash is common in South Africa. With support small-scale sugarcane farmers could turn this plant waste into bioenergy.
De nombreux acteurs en Afrique, y compris les gouvernements et les parties non étatiques aux conflits, ne font pas confiance au droit international, le percevant comme une imposition étrangère.
Many in Africa, including governments and non-state parties to conflicts, don’t trust international law. They consider it intrusive.
South Africa’s press council may need more awareness campaigns to enable citizens to hold the media accountable.
Ten million people could die in 2050 if there are no decisive efforts to contain antibiotic resistance.
Sewage leaks, rundown communal outdoor toilets and breakdowns in water systems are causing public health disasters across Africa.
Houseflies greatly amplify the risk of human exposure to harmful microorganisms. Flies caught in three hospices carried microbes that may be resistant to antibiotics.
Il n'est pas encore certain que l'alliance des Brics soit sur le point de parvenir à une unité d'objectif.
Ainda não está claro se a aliança do Brics está próxima de alcançar uma unidade de propósito.
It’s not clear yet that the Brics alliance is close to being able to achieve unity of purpose.
COP29 should end subsidies to fossil fuel companies, compel large-scale emitters to compensate affected regions and ensure that carbon taxes reflect the true cost of cleaning up pollution.
South Africa is arguably best placed to meet the demands on permanent security council members and can play a constructive role in pushing the African agenda.
The first International Astronomical Union General Assembly was held just over 100 years ago, in Rome, Italy.
Linguistic, social, family and cultural backgrounds play a crucial role in shaping students’ experiences.
Les principaux protagonistes, le président congolais Félix Tshisekedi et son homologue rwandais Paul Kagame, ne semblent pas vouloir se réconcilier. Une médiation personnelle s'impose.
HIV prevention and treatment have made great strides, but barriers created by stigma, laws and logistics remain.
The lead protagonists, Congolese president Felix Tshisekedi and his Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame, seem unwilling to reconcile. Personal mediation is required.
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Associate Professor of Agricultural Economics, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor and Water Management Expert, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor, University of South Africa
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Professor of International and Diplomacy Studies, Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, University of South Africa
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Post-doc Researcher, Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, University of South Africa
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Professor of English Studies, University of South Africa
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Postdoctoral Fellow, University of South Africa
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Distinguished Professor at the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, University of South Africa
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Professor of Environmental Science, University of South Africa
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Senior Lecturer - Microbiology, University of South Africa
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Associate Professor of Communication Science , University of South Africa
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Senior Lecturer in Financial Accounting, University of South Africa
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Doctor and Lecturer in Nature Conservation, University of South Africa
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Lecturer, University of South Africa
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Postdoctoral Fellow, University of South Africa
