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Unisa inspires learners to dream big during career day
Unisa's Directorate of Student Development participated in a career day for Grade 7 learners, hosted by Mafumbuka Primary School, which aimed at encouraging the development of learners through education. Read more
Honouring a legacy: Reclaiming demand in African development
In his keynote address at the 4th Annual Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, Prof Andrew Fischer, called on Africa to rethink redistribution – not just through taxation and spending, but by preventing the loss of value through transnational corporate control. Read more
Unisa's SBL launches Western Cape alumni chapter
As part of its 60th‑anniversary celebrations, the university's esteemed Graduate School of Business Leadership recently launched an alumni chapter in the Western Cape to foster continued engagement, strengthen connections and build a supportive professional network. Read more
Managerial, leadership and innovation specialist to speak at Unisa's Innovation Festival
Prof Benjamin Anderson, Co-founder and Executive Director of the Da Vinci Institute, will discuss bridging academic theory with real-world business practice at the formal opening of the Unisa Innovation Festival on 18 November. Read more
Escalating digital transformation to ensure competitive African education systems
Speaking at the MoodleMoot Africa Conference co-hosted by Unisa, the institution's Chief Information Officer, Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, challenged African universities to rethink their identities and digital strategies in the era of intelligent platforms. Read more
Unisa hosts G20 Food Security Roundtable
The platform, which fostered critical dialogue between academia, government and industry, highlighted the power of research, innovation and policy integration in advancing sustainable agri-food systems and supporting South Africa's contribution to the global food security agenda. Read more
Unisa trains social work professionals to strengthen partnerships
The university’s Department of Social Work, in collaboration with the Unisa Western Cape region, recently hosted a landmark continuous professional development event for social work supervisors and managers at the Unisa Cape Town campus. Read more
Unisa partners with tech entities to enhance Africa's digital future
The university recently partnered with Women in Tech South Africa and Amazon Web Services to host a workshop aimed at empowering Unisa students registered in the fields of Information Systems and Computer Science with industry insights, real-world experiences and information on global job opportunities. Read more
Interrogating the boundaries of knowledge through art
A bold multidisciplinary showcase at the Unisa Art Gallery, titled "Thresholds of Knowledge", is curated by renowned academic and artist Prof Nombe Mpako, and challenges artists, students and the public to interrogate the boundaries of knowledge, both personal and collective, through immersive visual storytelling. Read more
Young Unisan recognised by leading South African newspaper
Both a graduate and current student at Unisa, Tebogo Dion Rapakgadi was recently nominated for a 2025 Sunday World Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his civic leadership efforts, most notably in the establishment of an impactful community initiative. Read more
