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Mandela Day initiative uplifts learners through ubuntu and education
Unisa's Counselling Unit, in partnership with key departments, celebrated Mandela Day by donating toiletry packs to high school learners, reinforcing the spirit of ubuntu and the power of education. Read more
'Studying at Unisa is one of the best decisions I ever made'
Hailing from the small town of Burgersdorp in the Eastern Cape, recently graduated Unisan, Sandile Kolomba, shares his story of success and the struggles he overcame on his academic journey. Read more
Unlocking career advancement through Unisa's Talent Management Programme
Determined employees are delighted to find themselves upskilled and reskilled after participating in the university's Talent Management Programme, aimed at fostering career growth and equipping employees to excel, adapt and contribute to the university's mission. Read more
Honouring Dr OK Matsepe's legacy through debate
Secondary school learners in Unisa’s North Eastern Region celebrated the legacy of the late Northern Sotho author, Dr OK Matsepe, through a debate tournament hosted by the Unisa Debating Society. Read more
Unisa astrophysicist receives prestigious Royal Society award
James Chibueze, Distinguished Professor in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, recently scooped the highly coveted Royal Society Rising Star Africa Prize for his work on advancing African astronomy through pioneering research, capacity building and international collaborations. Read more
Unisa's eminent women academics recognised for science excellence
As a true inspiration to their younger gender peers, a number of Unisa's magnificent women were among the recipients of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's 2025 South African Women in Science Awards. Read more
Illicit trade in Africa’s natural resources: Experts sound the alarm at Unisa seminar
Illicit financial flows and weak institutions are robbing Africa of its mineral wealth. A recent seminar at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs unpacked new empirical evidence and offered bold policy proposals. Read more
Unisa co-hosts major operations management conference
Held from 4 to 6 August 2025, the 4th African Operations Management Conference brought together Africa's brightest minds in operations management to chart the continent's industrial future. Read more
Unisa adds academic muscle to technical and vocational education in SA
On the first day of the 2025 Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa International Conference, co-host Unisa signed a memorandum of understanding with the association, which is set to enhance and promote technical and vocational education and training sectors across the continent. Read more
Unisa project envisions a humanised and student-centred approach to health interventions
The university's College of Human Sciences recently workshopped a digital healthcare project to cater to Unisa students' health through innovative and forward-thinking design. Read more
