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Unisa Launches the Dr Motsoko Pheko Digital Archive Collection
Unisa recently held the official handover and digital launch of the Dr Motsoko Pheko Collection – a monumental archive honouring one of South Africa's revered liberation figures and celebrated Unisa alumnus. Read more
Spatial thinking and the advantage of a Geography Education
A powerful inaugural speech by Prof H.A.P. Smit emphasised the strength of geographical perspectives, spatial thinking and academic engagement when investigating problems facing humanity. Read more
Y2 NRF-rated young scholar pursues cutting-edge research to benefit society
As a young academic with unlimited potential, Dr Muthumuni Managa is making a mark in the scientific community to benefit society through ensuring access to safe and healthy drinking water, propelled by research. Read more
Unisa: South Africa’s premier producer of world-class graduates
With its autumn graduations underway at venues across the country, the University of South Africa takes great pride in again producing the largest cohort of graduates in the country – at all levels from diplomas to doctorates. Read more
Unisa partners with leading Tanzanian universities to advance African higher education
In a landmark move to strengthen academic collaboration across the continent, the university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the University of Dar es Salaam and the Open University of Tanzania. Read more
Research with impact – moving beyond bean-counting
The global and societal impact of the research conducted by Unisa’s master’s and doctoral students remains limited, noted Prof Tennysson Mgutshini in his welcome address on the first day of Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week. Read more
Exploring resources to mitigate the digital divide in rural areas
The 3rd Annual Rural Education Conference and Exhibition themed "It takes a whole village to raise a child – each one, teach one", focused on digital literacy and e-learning challenges in rural schools, and explored partnerships to mitigate the digital divide. Read more
Unisan in the home straight at the NSTF-South32 Awards
Prof Ndzondelelo Bingwa of the university’s Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions has advanced to the finalist stage in the Emerging Researcher category at this year’s NSTF-South32 Awards. Read more
Unisa LIS reflect on successful 2025 external peer review
The 2025 external peer review site visit of Unisa's Library and Information Services (LIS) took place from 5 to 9 May 2025. This strategic quality assurance milestone provided a comprehensive assessment of the alignment of LIS with institutional goals, service performance and readiness for future academic demands. Read more
Entrepreneurs shine during Unisa’s Start-Up Day
During the Unisa Research and Innovation Week, the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation hosted a Start-Up Day which showcased 12 start-ups who participated in the inaugural Unisa Catalyst Programme. Read more
