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Ten years of empowering learners to impact their communities through research
Unisa recently celebrated the tenth instalment of its annual Learners’ Research Summit. The initiative provides high school learners with an opportunity to present and showcase their proposed research projects in line with an identified theme or focus area. Read more
Unisa showcases SA's multilingual heritage
The university’s College of Economic and Management Sciences honoured Heritage Month with a colourful celebration of South Africa’s official languages, reinforcing the importance of identity, access and transformation in higher education. Read more
Unisa and Maluti TVET College host inaugural seminar
Recently, the two institutions brought together stakeholders from various institutions of higher learning and TVET colleges under the theme "Harnessing Digital Transformation in Education for Skills Transfer and Curriculum Innovation". Read more
Second cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Creative Media Business Start-up Programme launched
Unisa subsidiary Inhlanyelo Hub NPC marked another milestone with the launch of the second cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Creative Media Business Start-up Programme. The event brought together young women, university stakeholders, collaborators and facilitators. Read more
Percy Qoboza remains a luminary voice for truth and justice in the digital era
Hosted by Unisa, the 15th annual Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture reanimated his memory and honoured his legacy as an inimitable media giant who fearlessly used his voice and the power of words to stand against apartheid's grip and censorship. Read more
Unisa celebrates excellence at LIASA Conference
The university once again demonstrated its leadership and innovation at the 2025 Library and Information Association of South Africa Annual Conference, with three Unisans receiving awards for their outstanding contributions. Read more
From personal struggles to national reach
Unisa lecturer and PhD student, Ayesha Osman, has worked closely with Inhlanyelo Hub NPC, a subsidiary of the university, to refine her business strategy, strengthen her entrepreneurial skills, and showcase how determination and innovation can reshape opportunities in South Africa's small business landscape. Read more
Why South Africans need safer energy alternatives
The Unisa Institute for Social and Health Sciences recently hosted a No Paraffin! Campaign seminar to raise awareness about the dangers of using paraffin in South African households. Read more
Reimagining democracy through the eyes of the youth
Postdoctoral fellows from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently participated in a roundtable which brought together academics, researchers and students to engage in an enriching dialogue on themes such as democracy, governance and human rights. Read more
Unisan earns PhD with groundbreaking study on township consumer behaviour
Dr Eva Mahlangu's new PhD from Unisa introduces a powerful framework to help retailers better understand mobile loyalty in South Africa's township markets, reshaping how businesses engage with underserved consumers. Read more
