News & Media
Unisans continue to make a major impact on and off the pitch
Read about four Unisa alumni and an academic staff member whose achievements and leadership in the highly competitive world of international cricket are a testament to the university’s role in shaping champions who balance intellect, discipline and drive. Read more
Unisa and Egypt join hands to illuminate a shared past
At an event attended by high-profile dignitaries, the university, in collaboration with the Egyptian Embassy, recently hosted a live screening of the historic opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Read more
Turning waste into power – The Archaea Eco story
Iviwe Notununu, a Unisa Innovation Challenge winner from the previous #UnisaInnovationFestival, has been making strides and effecting change through his startup, Archaea Eco, turning organic waste into clean cooking biogas and fertiliser. 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
Unisa celebrates African wisdom with groundbreaking multilingual proverbs book
In a celebration of language, culture and scholarship, the university recently hosted the launch of Soshanguve paremiology+: A multilingual approach, Unisa's first multilingual open-access book, ensuring free global access for students, researchers and communities. Read more
Wings of opportunity: Bringing drones into the classroom
Having completed the Inhlanyelo Hub Drone Diva Programme, Unisa alumna Happiness Godora is integrating drone technology into classrooms to enhance STEM learning and make it an interactive experience for learners in South Africa. Read more
Visionary youth champion to address Unisa’s Innovation Festival
Join Noxolo Fani, a passionate and award-winning entrepreneur dedicated to business excellence and empowering South Africa's youth, as she presents her unique take on young entrepreneurship and innovation during the Unisa Innovation Festival. Read more
Finding the strength to persevere
Law graduate Meckhala Reddy's greatest motivation was the memory of her late mother, whose pride in her academic achievements became a powerful driving force. Read more
Disability awareness at Unisa: Disability is not inability
As National Disability Rights Awareness Month commences, the university reflects on its inclusive institutional structures, policies and technologies to facilitate universal access. Read more
Unisa symposium shares knowledge on building SA's aviation economy
The recent three-day inaugural Aerotropolis Symposium brought together academics, policymakers and industry leaders to deliberate on diversifying transportation systems to stimulate economic growth and unlock the potential to enhance global competitiveness. Read more
