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Unisa to host historic National Dialogue kick-off
Mindful of its vision to be the African university shaping futures in the service of humanity, Unisa will host the more than 1 500 delegates cutting across 30 sectors of society attending the 1st National Convention, marking the start of the 12-month National Dialogue. Read more
'Women should unite in their diversity to challenge gender injustice'
During a momentous Women's Month celebration through the Feroza Adam Memorial Lecture, former anti-apartheid activist, Cheryl Carolus, urged women to avail themselves to serve in leadership positions to advance the fight against gender inequality and gender injustice. Read more
Nuclear spectre remains as UN turns eighty
A recent gathering of diplomats, ambassadors and scholars, jointly hosted by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation and Unisa, reflected on the core objectives of the United Nations since its formation 80 years ago, specifically regarding the elimination of nuclear weapons. Read more
Canadian minister leads Unisa visit ahead of G20 Summit
A high-level Canadian delegation, led by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, recently visited the Western Cape node of the UNESCO-Unisa-iThemba LABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies ahead of the G20 Summit later this year. Read more
Escalating the operationalisation of Unisa's catalytic niche areas
Themed Innovating for the Future: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Humanity, Unisa held the official opening of the 2nd Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 July 2025, bringing together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss practical and research-driven solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. Read more
Unisa champions inclusivity with landmark language policy
Launched recently, the university’s Institutional Multilingual Language Policy fully embraces all South Africa’s official languages, including sign language. This marks an important milestone that will foster inclusivity and accessibility for Unisa students, staff and key stakeholders from various linguistic backgrounds. Read more
Forging global collaboration for academic and staff advancement
A signed memorandum of understanding between Unisa and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University provides a broad, yet strategic framework for collaboration in critical areas such as research, teaching and learning, student support, and engaged scholarship. Read more
Africa Charter two years later – the road travelled thus far
Speaking at the 16th Quadrennial General Conference of the Association of African Universities in Rabat, Morocco, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, commended the commitment and impact of the Africa Charter in the reimagination of research partnerships between Africa and the Global North. Read more
Eleven triumphs: A look at Unisa’s latest batch of doctoral graduates
The doctoral graduates celebrated in this article embody resilience and a spirit of determination. Each has a story that uplifts, motivates and affirms the value of higher education as a tool for personal and societal transformation. Read more
Unisa and ATNS formalise strategic collaboration in aviation
Aligned with the university's Catalytic Niche Area Aviation and Aeronautical Studies, Unisa and Air Traffic and Navigation Services recently signed a memorandum of understanding, marking a significant milestone in advancing multidisciplinary research in air traffic management. Read more
