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Steering the G20 in uncertain times: South Africa's leadership, global governance and local priorities
A recent seminar hosted by the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs reflected Unisa's commitment to leveraging its expertise in support of South Africa's G20 role. Read more
Unisa PhD graduate earns spot at prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
The university proudly celebrates the achievement of one of its distinguished alumni, Dr Unathi Thango, who has been selected to attend the prestigious Eighth Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences in Germany. Read more
TVET college visits Unisa for alumni engagement benchmarking
The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently hosted a benchmarking visit from the Capricorn TVET College as part of their preparation to launch their own alumni relations office. Read more
Artificial intelligence as an academic collaborator and challenger
At the opening of Unisa’s 2025 Research and Innovation Week, keynote speaker Prof Nyna Amin from the University of KwaZulu-Natal spoke on challenging the established frameworks in academia in order to lay a firm foundation to incorporate artificial intelligence in higher education. Read more
The 15th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Unisa, in partnership with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Government of Tanzania and the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, will host the 15th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday 24 May 2025, under the theme, "The State of the Continent". The lecture will take place at the prestigious Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. Read more
Unisa conference sparks dynamic exchange on the future of education
The university's College of Education recently hosted the 13th annual Teacher Education and Interdisciplinary Research Conference, bringing together a vibrant mix of educators, researchers and policymakers from across Africa and beyond. Read more
Inyathi: Theorising South African Women's Intellectual Legacies
To celebrate African women scholars, activists and artists, and to support and build on women’s collective cultural inheritance, Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation recently held a thought-provoking book discussion on Inyathi Ibuzwa Kwabaphambili: Theorising South African Women’s Intellectual Legacies. Read more
Unisa Law students gain a glimpse behind the scenes of their chosen profession
The much-anticipated Law Professions Day hosted at the university's Durban Campus brought together law students, aspiring legal professionals and seasoned lawyers under the theme "Keep the Torch Burning". Read more
G20 to the people: Unisa and DIRCO launch Town Hall Outreach Programme
Unisa, in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, recently launched the G20 Presidency Community Engagement Town Hall Outreach Programme to take the G20’s agenda directly to communities to inform, engage and gather input from ordinary South Africans. Read more
Unisa innovators making global waves in Switzerland
A Unisa delegation of staff and student innovators has set off to Switzerland for an international exchange programme to explore and connect with the country’s globally acclaimed innovation ecosystem. Read more
