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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
Unisan to lead SASCOC psychology working group
Dr Koketjo Tsebe, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, was recently appointed as Chairperson of the High-Performance Psychology Working Group of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee. Read more
Strengthening disability-inclusive practices across higher education
Unisa’s Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities recently held its forum for students with disabilities at a national conference, which was themed Leading change: Engaging on inclusive policies and empowered futures. Read more
'Retired from work, not from life'
Unisa recently celebrated World Senior Citizens' Day, which is observed worldwide in recognition of elderly people's contributions, accomplishments and wisdom in society and different spheres of the work environment. Read more
Meaningful engagements required to achieve gender transformation
In her keynote address at the Unisa-SAWID Women's Month Dialogue, Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, the Honourable Mmamoloko Kubayi, maintained that a lack of access to education for women exacerbates gender biasedness. Read more
Unisa moves up in the ARWU list of top 1 000 international universities
Released on 15 August, the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities indicates that Unisa has moved up to the 801-900 range. The university is one of only three African institutions to improve its position compared to last year. Read more
