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Unisa equips African women to lead as equals
Joining other progressive institutions on the continent, the university contributed to the design of the curriculum of the Africa Leadership Academy for Women in Political Leadership, a United Nations Development Programme initiative. Read more
Advancing academic excellence through global collaboration
Unisa hosted representatives of Sacramento State University and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on 4 November 2025 to explore avenues for academic collaboration, aimed at strengthening international academic exchange and cooperation. Read more
Reimagining democracy through the eyes of the youth
Postdoctoral fellows from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently participated in a roundtable which brought together academics, researchers and students to engage in an enriching dialogue on themes such as democracy, governance and human rights. Read more
Pursuit of self-interest versus the Pan-African agenda
"The growing trend of the pursuit of national self-interests does not underpin the tenets of Pan-Africanism," said Unisa’s Chancellor and Former President, Dr Thabo Mbeki, at the recently held TM-School’s biannual dialogue. Read more
Intelligence studies unpacked at Unisa
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently hosted a seminar titled "Frontiers in African intelligence studies" at Unisa, bringing together researchers, practitioners, students, scholars and other stakeholders in intelligence and intelligence studies. Read more
Illicit trade in Africa’s natural resources: Experts sound the alarm at Unisa seminar
Illicit financial flows and weak institutions are robbing Africa of its mineral wealth. A recent seminar at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs unpacked new empirical evidence and offered bold policy proposals. 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’s TM-School hosts productive first open day
The Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs at Unisa opened its doors to the new cohort of prospective students eager to explore its offerings and envision their academic journeys. Read more
