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Unisa KZN launches Library Book Club with a call to read, reflect and rise

In celebration of Youth Month, the region, in collaboration with the Department of Information Science and the National Student Representative Council, launched the Unisa Library KwaZulu-Natal Book Club – an initiative aimed at restoring the culture of reading, storytelling and youth empowerment in indigenous languages, particularly isiZulu. Read more

Unisa strengthens ties with West Coast business sector

Unisa Western Cape recently hosted a highly successful West Coast Business Chamber event at Juffroushoogte in Vredenburg. The event brought together more than 70 representatives from various business sectors. Read more

Golfers united in their commitment to assist Unisa students

The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Office and the Unisa Foundation and Alumni Relations, in partnership with the KwaZulu-Natal Education Development Trust, hosted the annual Shaping Futures Golf Challenge in aid of financially constrained students. Read more

Gauteng RSRC graduates make their mark

They led with passion and studied with purpose. Now, they rise in cap and gown – not just as graduates, but as symbols of what is possible when leadership meets perseverance. Read more

Unisa Midlands celebrates the resilience and achievements of graduates

The Unisa Midlands Region Autumn graduation ceremony was deeply emotional for many of the graduates. It marked an exciting celebration for families, friends and guests who gathered to honour their achievements. Read more

Seasoned Durban University of Technology scholar obtains another Unisa degree

Prof Livingstone Makondo's thirst for academic achievement shows no sign of slowing down. In June 2025, he once again graduated from Unisa, this time earning a Bachelor of Laws degree. Read more

Unisa and ATNS formalise strategic collaboration in aviation

Aligned with the university's Catalytic Niche Area Aviation and Aeronautical Studies, Unisa and Air Traffic and Navigation Services recently signed a memorandum of understanding, marking a significant milestone in advancing multidisciplinary research in air traffic management. Read more

Unisa empowers future-ready graduates through UNIX/Python training

A recent three-day learning experience saw attendees transformed through the acquisition of practical, 4IR-aligned digital skills. Read more

Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator

Taking advantage of the university's unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff's academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more

Unisa alumnus lauds Recognition of Prior Learning as enabler to academic achievement

Through the university's Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more