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Erasmus+ Mobility Programme empowers Unisa students

Two Unisa students were granted the Erasmus+ Mobility Grant of the European Union to spend a semester abroad at the Romanian American University, in Bucharest, Romania. Read more

Unisa hosts first-ever Hackathon to ignite student learning experience

Unisa’s Information and Communication Technology Portfolio, in collaboration with the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, held the first-ever Hackathon that marked a major step in the university’s journey to embed digital innovation and entrepreneurship into the student learning experience. Read more

Globally renowned marine scientist to participate at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Prof Juliet Hermes, a leading global marine scientist, will share her expertise during a high-level panel discussion at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more

College of Graduate Studies launches video series to support postgraduate student success

Unisa’s College of Graduate Studies has launched a series of 25 short videos aimed at facilitating postgraduate students’ onboarding, affirming the university’s commitment to intensifying academic support services. Read more

Unisa Western Cape celebrates four extraordinary graduates

Unisa plays a pivotal role in helping students from all walks of life achieve their goals by bettering themselves through education. Read about four exceptional graduates who recently walked the stage in Cape Town during the university’s autumn graduations. Read more

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