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Future in the making: a day at work with tomorrow's leaders
On 16 May 2025, Unisa, through its Counselling and Career Development Unit in the Gauteng Region, proudly hosted a Take a Child to Work Day at its Sunnyside Campus. Grade 11 learners from Saulridge Secondary School in Atteridgeville were welcomed for a full day of career exploration and workplace exposure. Read more
Unisa Press celebrates the launch of two books during Research and Innovation Week 2025
As part of Unisa’s 2025 Research and Innovation (R&I) Week, Unisa Press proudly hosted the launch of two compelling new books: Critical Thinking Skills for Students, by Dr Heather Goode, and African Languages Matter, by Professors Mampaka Mojapelo and Munzhedzi Mafela. Read more
Unisan a key contributor at prestigious public sector conference
The Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Accounting Sciences, Prof Cameron Modisane, recently spoke at the prestigious 2025 IIA (SA) Public Sector Conference, which was themed Game Changers: Serving Public Interest Through Innovation. Read more
Mbeki: Blue economy critical for Africa's renaissance
As part of Unisa's engagements leading up to the 15th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture, representatives of various governments, business, academia and industry gathered in Dar es Salaam on 20 May 2025 to engage on the theme Harnessing the Blue Economy and Tourism for Africa's Renaissance. Read more
Unisa unlocks futures for learners with disabilities
In a powerful show of inclusion and opportunity, Unisa hosted a groundbreaking career expo that opened doors to future careers for learners with disabilities, proving that ambition knows no barriers. Read more
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
