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Cementing global collaboration through innovation and entrepreneurship exchange programme

To cement global collaboration, Unisa's student innovators and technology entrepreneurs have embarked on an international exchange programme that exposes them to world-class innovation practices, elevating the university's endeavour to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation. Read more

Join a leading African futurist at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Mic Mann, co-founder and CEO of Africarare – Africa's first metaverse – will be a featured panellist during Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more

Committed Unisan's background not a hindrance to achieving academic success

A dedicated Unisa cleaning services member, Nobuhle Nzuza, asserts that her unwavering determination to build a better future for herself and her family has motivated her to achieve a postgraduate qualification. Read more

From KwaDukuza to a BCom in Economics

Amanda Sithole, a beneficiary of the Motsepe Foundation Bursary, which was set up to help alleviate student challenges pertaining to registration, fees and historical debt, is a shining example of resilience, determination and ambition. Read more

"The topic chose me"

The College of Law’s Dr Sikelela Ndlazi discusses the significance of his doctoral research for the artisanal and small-scale mining sector in South Africa. Read more

"Vibrant flowers can still bloom, even when planted in concrete"

Read about the inspirational academic and life journey of the College of Law’s Rikho Tendani Musekwa, who recently graduated with a Master of Laws in Jurisprudence. Read more

A new chapter begins for two student leaders

Read about the journeys of Andile Ndlela and Sibusiso Selby Mhlongo, respectively Chairperson and Secretary of the Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Student Representative Council. Read more

Unisa wins bid to host IAMS General Assembly

During a recent visit to the university, an executive delegation of the International Association for Mission Studies congratulated the university on winning the bid to host their 16th General Assembly in 2026. Read more

Cutting grass by day, pursuing Unisa studies by night

Read the inspirational story of Siyabonga Chaliluque from rural KwesakwaMthethwa in Empangeni, who recently graduated from Unisa with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more

Unisan’s research set to improve accident records management through AI

Dr Vanessa Neo Mathope’s ground-breaking doctoral research focused on developing a framework for integrating artificial intelligence into records management processes to support the claims management system at the Road Accident Fund. Read more