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Student leader ready to teach with passion
Having recently graduated, Kgaswane Kgalalelo, Deputy Secretary of the Unisa Midlands Regional Student Representative Council, looks forward to using her teaching qualification to make a difference in the lives of young people. Read more
Unisa champions emerging voices and digital innovation at SASA 2025
Unisa was among the key participants at the recent South African Society of Archivists 2025 Annual Conference. The university’s presence reaffirmed its commitment to shaping a digitally driven and inclusive archival future. Read more
Keeping our oceans sustainable: Marine Studies in the spotlight at Unisa conference
Unisa academics and specialists from the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, the South African Weather Services, and the South African Environmental Observation Network reconsidered the way the world interacts with ocean, marine, maritime and coastal resilience matters at the university’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium. Read more
Another milestone celebrated as Drone Divas Cohort 3 is set to launch
Friday 1 August 2025 will see the official launch of Drone Divas Cohort 3 by Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub NPC. The programme sets out to empower women in drone technology and aviation. Read more
Escalating the operationalisation of Unisa's catalytic niche areas
Themed Innovating for the Future: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Humanity, Unisa held the official opening of the 2nd Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 July 2025, bringing together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss practical and research-driven solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. Read more
Celebrating a power couple with a shared commitment to education and excellence
The Lumadis are a power couple in academia. Their achievements are a true testament to the power of intellectual collaboration. Their story is more than just a tale of academic success – it is a celebration of love, partnership and a shared mission to transform education. Read more
Vibrant fashion exhibition showcases talented women designers
Attended by fashion-forward enthusiasts, Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub NPC hosted a showcase of the work of the first cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Fashion Design Business Start-up Programme. On display was vibrant wear, inspired by contemporary fashion. Read more
TM-School hosts community engagement indaba on elections
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently hosted a community engagement indaba to reflect on the current South African coalition government under the theme "A critical reflection on the coalition government in South Africa, a year later." Read more
Unisa makes significant impact at ALASA 2025 Conference
The Directorate Language Services proudly represented the university at the 26th African Language Association of Southern Africa Conference, themed African Languages Beyond Expansion and Preservation in the Digital Age. Read more
Work-integrated learning practice – extending beyond traditional distance education
Unisa is enabling thousands of students to gain real-world exposure through work-integrated learning. A recent visit with Animal Health students shows how hands-on work brings theory to life. Read more
