Unisa has raised R8 million towards its R50 million student debt relief campaign, with more than 553 students expected to benefit from this year's fundraising drive.
September 16, 2026 | Category:
Environmental Sciences, Featured
Taking environmental science to the people: Unisa reaches more than 2,000 rural school learners
From Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga to rural KwaZulu-Natal, Unisa's Department of Environmental Sciences (DES) is taking science, career guidance and higher education opportunities directly to rural communities, reaching more than 2,000 high school learners through recent outreach activities.
September 16, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Corporate
Tony Kgoroge to headline launch of Unisa African Languages International Film Festival
Award-winning actor and storyteller Tony Kgoroge will headline the launch of Unisa's African Languages International Film Festival, which will bring emerging filmmakers, storytellers, academics and industry professionals together to celebrate African languages and stories through film.
September 15, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Department of Health Studies strengthens postgraduate research capacity in Ethiopia
A face-to-face workshop in Ethiopia brought together Unisa's 2026 master's and doctoral students for intensive research training, while also providing ongoing support to current students and alumni.
September 15, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa brings SARS services closer to employees
Unisa is bringing tax support closer to its employees through a new partnership with SARS, giving staff direct access to assistance with tax returns, compliance and outstanding tax matters on campus.
September 14, 2026 | Category:
Featured
Three structures, one college: Unisa CHS takes a united approach to student leadership in KwaZulu-Natal
The joint launch and induction of three College of Human Sciences student structures in KwaZulu-Natal is strengthening collaboration, student representation and opportunities for leadership across the region.
September 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
A journey defined by research, resilience and impact
For Unisa researcher Prof Muthumuni Managa, a year of major accolades has reaffirmed her commitment to research that tackles real-world challenges and creates meaningful societal impact.
September 11, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Dept political, Featured, Corporate
Unisa's Political Sciences Department celebrates 80 years of shaping political thought
From educating generations of South Africans to contributing to public debate, scholarship and democratic life, Unisa’s Department of Political Sciences has spent eight decades at the heart of the country’s political education. Its 80th anniversary brought together academics, students and alumni to celebrate its past while considering what the next 80 years should look like.
September 10, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa symposium explores Africa's aviation future through innovation and collaboration
The University of South Africa is positioning its Aerotropolis Project and catalytic niche areas as platforms for developing the skills, research and partnerships needed to strengthen Africa's aviation ecosystem.
September 10, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Second Annual CNA Indaba signals a new phase of implementation at Unisa
With strategy now firmly established, Unisa's Catalytic Niche Areas programme is entering a new phase focused on implementation, stronger institutional coordination and measurable outcomes for students, research, industry and society.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
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