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.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa hosts delegation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission
Discussions between the two parties focused on Unisa’s successful practices, particularly in relation to the university's quality assurance standards and the mechanisms in place for supporting post-doctoral students.
May 20, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa Art Gallery commemorates Africa Month with African ReUnion exhibition
Recently launched, an exciting new exhibition celebrates African creativity, memory, scholarship and futurity.
May 20, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa co-hosts global forum on the future of TVET
Presented in partnership with UNESCO-UNEVOC, DUT and JET Education Services, the three-day Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET conference currently under way aims to advance TVET reform by sharing knowledge, strengthening industry partnerships and advancing innovations.
May 20, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa and Royal Bafokeng strengthen partnership
The university’s Midlands Region and the Royal Bafokeng Administration recently met to discuss the establishment of a formal and long-term partnership to strengthen community development, improve skills and foster socioeconomic growth within the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
May 19, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa initiative is quietly reshaping what it means to truly belong
The "Fruitful Connection" initiative at the university’s Graduate School of Business Leadership continues to create meaningful spaces for care, connection and reflection. During the latest special connect session, colleagues gathered for a moment of growth and inspiration with guest speaker Mapaseka Mokwele, who unpacked her book Intimate You.
May 18, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Lead, Featured, Corporate
Prominent school leaders complete instructional leadership programme at Unisa
More than 800 school leaders, including principals, deputy principals, heads of department and district-based curriculum officials, were recently conferred certificates at a prestigious graduation ceremony after completing the short learning programme Instructional Leadership in Curriculum Delivery in Schools.
May 15, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa lecture calls for a return to feminism as a lived, embodied practice
The university's Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies recently successfully hosted acclaimed scholar-activist Jessica Horn as part of its third annual lecture series, titled "Embodied African feminism: Transformative knowledge, justice and liberatory futures".
May 15, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Lead, Featured, Dept Inclusive Education, Corporate
Unisa hosts autism seminar, calls for action beyond awareness
The university recently marked World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month with a landmark seminar that brought together government leaders, academics, advocates, parents and autistic individuals under the theme "Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value".
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
