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Reassessing factors that exacerbate gender inequality
"The struggle for gender equality is far from over" - a common thread made during a panel discussion at the recent Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium that centred on the partnerships required to achieve gender equality. Read more
Reflective PVC Summit intensifies Unisa as a site of excellence
On 3 September 2025, Unisa held the Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit, aimed at reinforcing the university's collective commitment to addressing critical academic, research and engaged scholarship priorities. Read more
Unisa marks Pan African Women's Day with a powerful call to action
The Unisa Women's Forum proudly commemorated Pan African Women's Day 2025 with a dynamic and thought-provoking virtual event centred on "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations". Read more
Remarkable scholar receives international recognition for impactful research
Dr Nonkanyiso Pamella Shabalala's article on global citizenship has earned an extraordinary recognition by an international publisher, positioning her as a leading voice for the Global South. Read more
Support structure and commitment required to achieve success
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Alet Tolmay highlighted why building strong relationships may be the ultimate competitive edge in South Africa's automotive industry. Read more
Celebrating women leaders in research management
In celebration of #WomensMonth2025, we are putting a spotlight on two women leaders, Dr Retha Visagie and Dr Cebisa Nkhumeleni, who ensure that Unisa’s Directorate of Research Support provides quality services in an efficient, professional and courteous manner to the university’s researchers and postgraduate students. Read more
Unisa colleges celebrate excellence in teaching and learning
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently hosted their impactful annual Teaching and Learning Festival. Read more
Lehlogonolo Sango takes the crown at 2025 COMSA Student Debate
The debate took place under the thought-provoking theme "The rise of artificial intelligence will lead to a net loss of jobs across industries". Read more
Intelligence studies unpacked at Unisa
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently hosted a seminar titled "Frontiers in African intelligence studies" at Unisa, bringing together researchers, practitioners, students, scholars and other stakeholders in intelligence and intelligence studies. Read more
Industry meets academia at COMSA colloquium
Unisa Communication Science and Public Relations students from the North Eastern Region interacted with industry professionals to learn more about the communication field during a Communication Students' Association colloquium held at the Polokwane Campus. Read more
