Speaking during a visit to Unisa, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Yusuf Cassim, called for renewed collaboration between funding bodies and universities to address the financial pressures plaguing the higher education sector.
July 08, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa expands its footprint in West Africa
Student numbers in the region are contributing to improved international enrolments at Unisa and supporting a projected 3% growth in student numbers by the end of 2027. The majority of these students are enrolled in doctoral programmes.
July 08, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Determination and community support lead Unisa graduate to success
Through determination, faith, family support and the assistance of caring individuals, Matome Nicholas Mmola transformed challenges into opportunities and fulfilled his dream of becoming a qualified educator.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts Clark Atlanta University delegation
The Unisa Law Clinic recently had the distinguished honour of hosting the Dean of the College of Law at Clark Atlanta University in the United States of America, Dr Christopher Bass, during a visit aimed at fostering international academic engagement and exploring opportunities for future collaboration between the two institutions.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa and SANBI host Youth Month commemoration
The university, through its Sustainability Office, recently joined forces with the South African National Biodiversity Institute's KwaZulu-Natal Region to host a hybrid Youth Month commemoration at the new Unisa building in Durban.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa scholars shape global sustainable development conversations at THE Congress in Jakarta
When thousands of delegates recently gathered in Indonesia for the 2026 Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress, Unisa was not simply represented; it was among the institutions shaping the global conversation on the future of higher education and sustainable development.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Tax Ombud addresses Unisa's leadership
South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud, Yanga Mputa, delivered an insightful and provocative address on the second day of the 2026 Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit. Her key message was that governance, regulation and ethical leadership are key to building institutional trust.
July 06, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Former Tshwane RSRC member graduates
Stanley Namakhota recently graduated, obtaining a Master of Arts in Social Behaviour Studies in HIV/AIDS.
July 03, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Eastern Cape autumn graduations celebrate excellence, achievement and new beginnings
The graduations brought together graduates, families, friends and members of the university community to celebrate a significant milestone in students' academic journeys.
July 03, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa's leadership outline how resolutions are translated into measurable progress
On the first day of the Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit, portfolio heads presented highlights of their respective areas, focusing on shifting from strategic vision to institutional implementation.
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
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day