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New piano maestros emerge at the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition
The 15th Unisa International Piano Competition came to a close, witnessing raw talent blossom into refined mastery at the ZK Matthews Great Hall. Read more
Unisa's wetland rehab project nears completion
Located on the university's Graduate School of Business Leadership campus in Midrand, a degraded wetland area will soon be restored to its original state to fulfil its vital environmental function. Read more
Unisa maintains strong position in Webometrics world ranking
In its latest report, the largest academic ranking of higher education institutions in the world, Webometrics, places Unisa in the 7th position in both South Africa and sub-Saharan Africa, and among the 1 000 top institutions worldwide. Read more
Unisa International Piano Competition 2024 finalists announced
Six brilliant young classical and jazz pianists have been selected as finalists for the 15th Unisa International Piano Competition, and will compete for top honours at Unisa on 2 and 3 February 2024. Read more
Unisa's Decoloniality Summer School marks a decade of transformative conversations
Marking its 10th anniversary, the Unisa Decoloniality Summer School 2024 instalment was held under the theme "Reflection, disruption and the realisation of decolonial futures". Renowned thought leaders assembled to explore the theme from various perspectives, including analysing geopolitics after the Covid-19 pandemic. The school has been crucial in fostering critical dialogues. Read more
Prestigious ranking places Unisa in the top eight in SA
Unisa continues to make major strides in academic excellence, placing eighth among the top universities in South Africa in the latest QS World University Rankings based on factors such as academic reputation and international research network (Image credit: QS World University Rankings). Read more
Closing ceremony reflects on 150 years of excellence and resilience
The closing ceremony of Unisa's academic year marked the celebration of 150 years of shaping futures in the service of humanity and reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures. Read more
Unisa and organised labour sign historic multi-year salary agreement
Following months of discussions, Unisa and the two recognised trade unions at the institution have signed a multi-year collective agreement in a historic move. The agreement opens the door for a more secure and fruitful future for the university and its staff, marking an important turning point in the labour relations history of the university. Read more
Unisa renews commitment to capacity building in Ethiopia
During a recent graduation ceremony at Unisa's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, the university and the Ethiopian government renewed their memorandum of agreement for an additional five years. Unisa envisions the centre to become a hub for the Eastern African region. Read more
Unisa students ignite tomorrow's solutions
Students from Unisa's colleges showcased their groundbreaking and future-driven inventions at the inaugural 12th Research and Innovation Festival, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Read more