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Unisans gain membership of prestigious science academies
Recently, four leading Unisa researchers were inaugurated as members of the Academy of Science of South Africa and the South African Young Academy of Science for their outstanding scientific contributions designed to benefit society at large. Read more
Honouring Es'kia Mphahlele as timeless prophet and social critic
Delivering the 16th Es'kia Mphahlele Annual Memorial Lecture, Prof Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ, acclaimed scholar, author and poet, said that Mphahlele and his contemporaries were not only conscious of each other and immersed in their political and cultural context, but also influenced Black Americans and the Black diaspora across the world. Read more
Unisa awarded prestigious water and environmental research chair
The university was recently awarded the prestigious DSTI-NRF SARChI Chair in Water and Environmental Biotechnology following a proposal submitted by the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof Ilunga Kamika. Read more
Universities urged to drive social transformation and sustainable development
Delivering the annual Unisa Founders' Lecture, renowned economist and global leader in sustainable development, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, maintained that universities are the most fundamental institutions of societal transformation for the future we want. Read more
Unisa celebrates excellence and selfless service at prestigious awards ceremony
The university’s Chancellor, His Excellency Dr Thabo Mbeki, recently paid tribute to seven trailblazers whose contributions continue to shape South Africa, the continent and the world at the Chancellor’s Calabash Awards Dinner for 2025. Read more
Unisa's ICT guru crowned Public Sector CIO of the Year
Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, Unisa's Chief Information Officer and Vice-Principal of Information and Communication Technology, was recently named Public Sector CIO of the Year at the 2025 CIO Awards for her impactful contributions to the country's digital transformation journey and future. Read more
Unisa hosts first consultative meeting of university council chairpersons
Convened by Dr Dan Mosia, Unisa Council Chairperson, the inaugural meeting of representatives of fifteen South African public university councils focused on establishing a national forum that aims to strengthen governance practices, enhance oversight, foster legislative engagement and establish a structured platform for sharing expertise across institutions. Read more
Unisa PhD graduate rises with dignity, and proudly lives with equity
As Unisa celebrates inclusion and equality for all its students and staff during Disability Rights Awareness Month, the journey of Dr La-Portia Mahlangu-Matjila is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and unwavering support. Read more
Cheers! Unisa toasts its award-winning student brewers
Against stiff competition from seventeen other universities, the Unisa brewing team recently took first place in both the Summer Beer and Beer Label Design categories at the Intervarsity Brewing & Tasting Challenge 2025. Read more
Renowned economist and global leader in sustainable development to speak at Unisa
Prof Jeffrey D. Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, will headline the much-anticipated Unisa 2025 Founders' Lecture, hosted by the institution's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula. He will speak on the theme "Solidarity, Social Justice and Reclaiming Futures: The Roles of Universities in Contested Geopolitics". Read more
