A group of Unisa alumni at a breakfast for the Unisa alumni chapter in Zimbabwe at the Meikles Hotel, Harare. SUPPLIED
The Unisa's alumni relations office recently hosted a breakfast in Harare, Zimbabwe, fostering professional networks and encouraging lifelong learning among its alumni.
The event, a highlight on the alumni events calendar, annually brings together a group of alumni eager to engage.
Convenor of the Zimbabwe alumni chapter, Guidance Chinyemba, talked about the importance of fostering professional networks and highlighted the value of relationships in professional and personal development.
"We are living in times of interconnectedness and building meaningful connections is an important asset," he said.
He stated that new opportunities are created through shared knowledge and networks, a key benefit for Unisa and its alumni that offers a wealth of resources and expertise, and promotes the achievement of individual and collective goals.
Chinyemba encouraged alumni to pursue further studies at Unisa, highlighting the importance of lifelong learning in today's rapidly changing world.
He noted that Unisa offers a range of learning opportunities, allowing alumni to develop new skills and stay competitive in their fields.
He said the array of learning opportunities offered by Unisa gives alumni ample opportunity to cultivate new skills and stay competitive in their fields.
"For us as graduates our pursuit of education must not end when we are awarded a degree – it must be an ongoing journey of intellectual growth, and Unisa offers us multiple opportunities to grow," he said.
The alumni relations office also introduced the university's catalytic niche areas, which focus on addressing global challenges.
The Zimbabwe alumni chapter is Unisa's largest chapter outside South Africa, with over 10,000 members, demonstrating the significant impact of Unisa graduates in Zimbabwe.
Pretoria News
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