With strategy now firmly established, Unisa's Catalytic Niche Areas programme is entering a new phase focused on implementation, stronger institutional coordination and measurable outcomes for students, research, industry and society.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Alumni, Featured, Corporate
Studying at Unisa was the right decision
For Reshokilwe Seloane, choosing to study at the University of South Africa became more than an educational decision; it became the turning point that reshaped her career and future.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
More than a game: Unisa is building health, teamwork and lasting connections through sport
From promoting employee wellness to strengthening relationships across universities, Unisa's Sports and Recreation Office is proving that sport is about far more than winning matches.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
How prominent researcher is changing lives and raising Unisa's global profile
Receiving an upgraded National Research Foundation B3 rating is a significant milestone in any academic career. For Unisa's Prof Juan Nel, however, the recognition is about far more than personal achievement.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Literary scholar earns an NRF Y2 rating
Prof Reinhardt Fourie, Associate Professor in Unisa's Department of Afrikaans and Theory of Literature, is making great strides in comparative literature.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa and Eskom collaborate to host Medupi Open Day
The event focused on presenting human capital initiatives and career development opportunities, and on showcasing the future of workforce excellence within the organisation.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Strengthening student success at Unisa through coaching
The Student Success Coaching Programme follows a student centred approach, offering tailored support led by students' needs.
July 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Dept African languages, Corporate
Unisa academic on a quest to advance African languages
The College of Human Sciences' Dr Otshepeng Moletsane is aspiring to become a leading scholar in Setswana linguistics and to contribute to the broader advancement of African language scholarship, both nationally and internationally.
July 27, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
SBL doctoral graduate is shaping the future of Ethiopia's coffee sector
Dr Netsanet Gashaye Negatie, a recent graduate from the Unisa Ethiopia Region, is making a valuable contribution to advancing knowledge and innovation within the coffee industry.
July 27, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
A milestone for student wellbeing
In commemoration of Youth Day, Unisa's Department of Psychology, in the College of Human Sciences, recently marked a significant milestone with the successful launch of the Mental Health and Wellbeing: Managing the Self MOOC.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
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