Can land unlock South Africa's rural economy? At the fourth Annual Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture, Unisa brought together leading voices in academia, government and civil society to examine one of the country's most pressing challenges. The keynote address was delivered by Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly and former Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs.
July 22, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Unisa's Prof Geesje van den Berg ranked among South Africa's top education scientists
As ODeL continues to evolve in response to artificial intelligence, digital transformation and changing student needs, Van den Berg remains committed to research that improves how education is designed and supported, making it more accessible.
July 22, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Global pioneer in medical device innovation to share his insights at Unisa
Prof Sudesh Sivarasu, internationally recognised medical device innovator and Director of the UCT MedTech Laboratory, will discuss how research and innovation are redefining the future of healthcare at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium taking place from 29 to 30 July 2026.
July 22, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Prof Mookgo Kgatle awarded prestigious SARChI Chair for research that aims to change lives
Prof Mookgo Kgatle’s appointment as an NRF SARChI Tier 1 Chair will support a 15-year research programme aimed at improving the lives of people living in informal settlements through research that informs policy, strengthens communities and develops future scholars.
July 21, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Discover how biotechnology is driving a healthier, sustainable future
Healthcare specialist Dr Mzulungile Nodikida, CEO of the South African Medical Association, will discuss how biotechnological innovation is transforming healthcare, strengthening food safety and creating sustainable solutions for Africa's future at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium from 29 to 30 July 2026.
July 21, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa launches transformative postgraduate student network
The Unisa SASUF Student Network, an initiative uniting Unisa with 37 partner universities across Sweden and South Africa, will foster academic exchange, cultural understanding, and collaboration among students from these two diverse yet interconnected regions.
July 20, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
African Languages lecturer reaches for the stars
Thembinkosi Ngomane says completing a master's degree on the gender nuances in Siswati folktales has fuelled him with motivation to aim higher and serves as a reminder that nothing is impossible.
July 20, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Alumni, Corporate
Refusing to let silence define her story
For Zamile Mafuna, who was born deaf, graduating with a Postgraduate Diploma in Science, Engineering and Technology from Unisa was far more than an academic achievement. It was the fulfilment of a dream shaped by resilience, discipline and an unwavering belief in the power of education.
July 20, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
A journalist who accepted the academic gospel
Interviewing prominent figures like President Cyril Ramaphosa at YFM made Unisa's Dr Nkululeko Sibiya realise that there was a deeper level of theoretical, structural and analytical knowledge that he had not yet acquired through formal education.
July 20, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Advancing gender justice through research that transforms society
Join Ambassador Ruby Marks, Co-Lead of the Gender-Based Violence and Femicide Working Group of the Beijing+30 African Women's Movement, at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium as she explores how Africa-centred feminist, womanist and Bosadi scholarship is informing policy, advancing institutional transformation and contributing to societal impact beyond academia.
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
Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium
Venue: Unisa, Muckleneuk and Science Campuses
Event dates: 29 - 31 July 2026
Full day