Speaking during a visit to Unisa, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Yusuf Cassim, called for renewed collaboration between funding bodies and universities to address the financial pressures plaguing the higher education sector.
June 18, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisans shine at the tough up-run 2026 Comrades Marathon
In what has become an annual ritual, 40 Unisa staff members participated in the 2026 Comrades Marathon on 14 June, supported by a dedicated team of colleagues.
June 13, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Alumni, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
CRDB Bank CEO earns PhD from Unisa
Dr Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CRDB Bank Plc, one of East Africa's largest financial institutions, has graduated with a PhD in Management Sciences from Unisa, underscoring the value of lifelong learning alongside executive leadership at the highest level.
June 13, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
In a world of misconceptions, clarity is power
Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation recently held an online webinar titled "Albinism Awareness: Knowledge Breaks Stigma" to address albinism-related issues.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
CSET showcases research excellence at Unisa Research and Innovation Week 2026
As part of the 2026 Unisa Research and Innovation Week, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology delivered a dynamic four-day programme of activities at the Unisa Science Campus in response to the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change".
June 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Celebrating a linguist in pursuit of greatness
Having recently obtained an Honours Degree in African Languages, Rethabile Mokoke's academic journey is deeply rooted in a passion for preserving and elevating her mother tongue, Sesotho, particularly its rich oral literature and traditional teachings.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa advances digital skills through robotics and coding initiative
The university’s Western Cape Region and the School of Computing recently hosted an interactive Robotics and Coding Workshop to respond to rapid technological advancement and the demands of the digital economy.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's Eastern Cape open day attracts strong student interest
The recent open day provided students with valuable information about a wide range of academic and student support services available at the university.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's marathon heroes depart for Comrades glory
The university formally bid farewell to Unisa Athletics Club members who will be participating in the 2026 Comrades Marathon, reaffirming the university's commitment to promoting employee wellness.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa strengthens collaboration to advance catalytic niche areas
The university's Western Cape Region recently hosted a high-level delegation from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration in implementing the university's catalytic niche areas and broader institutional priorities.
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
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day