Unisa's 16th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture confronts threats to media freedom, the SABC's funding crisis and the future of journalism in South Africa.
October 13, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa ICT leader earns global recognition at World CIO 200 Summit
Unisa's Dr Marothi Philip Lemekwane has earned international recognition for his leadership in ICT governance, innovation and digital transformation.
October 13, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa conference calls for new thinking to shape a changing world
Unisa scholars challenge established theories, calling for African-centred knowledge, meaningful institutional transformation and responsible use of artificial intelligence.
October 13, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured
When books refuse to be silenced: Unisa revisits The Stone Country through a new generation
Unisa brings a once-banned novel back into focus as young readers, academics and artists explore censorship, injustice, resistance and human dignity.
October 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa lecturer earns PhD after exploring ancient Egyptian and biblical narratives
Unisa lecturer Dr Leival Richards celebrates his PhD after exploring the connections between ancient Egyptian storytelling, biblical narratives and moral philosophy.
October 12, 2026 | Category:
Featured
Unisa students shine at International Financial Security Olympiad in Russia
Eight Unisa students represented South Africa at an international financial security competition in Russia, with two law students earning top honours after scoring 95%.
October 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa scholars challenge colonial thinking and call for transformation in knowledge production
Unisa academics challenge colonial perspectives on gender, masculinity and education, calling for African-centred theories and meaningful curriculum transformation.
October 09, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa strengthens global standing in 2027 Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Unisa improves its global ranking, strengthens its research performance and rises to joint ninth nationally, reinforcing its place among the world's leading universities.
October 09, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa, UCT and University of Bristol strengthen partnership to transform global research collaboration
Unisa, UCT and the University of Bristol have formalised a partnership to challenge inequalities in global research and strengthen Africa's intellectual leadership.
October 09, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Corporate
Unisa and University of Namibia explore aviation, entrepreneurship and research partnerships
Unisa and the University of Namibia are exploring new partnerships in aviation, entrepreneurship and research to strengthen African scholarship and regional development.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
Venue: Function Hall, Kgorong Building, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
Event dates: 27 - 28 October 2026
Full day
International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)
Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 27 - 30 October 2026
Full day