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Unisa strengthens ties with Hungarian HE institutions
Following deliberations at the Hungarian-South African Rectors' Forum in Budapest, Unisa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Óbuda University, allowing joint projects in especially the engineering and technology disciplines that are central to a number of Unisa's catalytic niche areas. This follows an agreement entered into earlier this year with Eötvös Loránd University, the oldest and largest university in Hungary. Read more
Unisa reflects on the challenges of Africa in the 21st century
To mark 31 years of democracy, the university’s College of Law recently held its 2025 Annual Law Conference under the theme "New Winds of Change in Africa: Reflecting on the Challenges of Africa in the 21st Century and 30 Years of the Post-1994 Democratic Dispensation in South Africa". Read more
Mbeki dialogue centres on the NDP and geopolitical tensions
At the 2025 Conversations with Thabo Mbeki, an annual gathering of scholars, diplomats, ambassadors, students and members of the public, the former statesman and Unisa Chancellor initiated a frank and open dialogue on the current geopolitical situation of the country and remedies to tensions. Read more
Generative AI in electoral campaigns: A double-edged sword for democracy
The Department of Communication Sciences in the College of Human Science recently hosted a research seminar on Generative AI in electoral campaigns and the future of democracy in Africa led by digital rights specialist, Phumzile van Damme. Read more
Maile: Entrepreneurship and self-reliance light the way for Africa’s growth
At the Unisa-hosted African Mayors Conference on Entrepreneurship, themed Advancing the 2030 Vision for Economic Growth, Urban Transformation and Sustainable Job Creation, Lebogang Maile, Gauteng MEC for Finance and Economic Development, urged mayors to prioritise policies and initiatives for entrepreneurship to thrive on the African continent. Read more
Hosted by Unisa, the 2025 Water Imbizo focused on solutions to SA’s dire water crisis
Featuring a keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, the event brought together academics and researchers from various organisations to discuss, among others, South Africa's alarming water levels and intergenerational water preservation. Read more
Unisa hosts Africa’s foremost astronomical gathering
With space studies as one of its catalytic niche areas, the university is proud to host the African Astronomical Society Conference and General Assembly 2025, an annual gathering that celebrates Africa’s flourishing astronomy community, and brings together scientists, students, educators and international partners. Read more
Dr Monhla announced as new Convocation representative to Council
At the annual general meeting of the Unisa Convocation, held on 14 and 15 March 2025, Dr Elias Monhla was elected Unisa Convocation representative to the university’s Council. Read more
New Unisa partnership set to benefit youth and unemployed graduates
The university is working towards partnering with NTG Solutions and the Department of Employment and Labour to implement the Spatial Intelligence Data Science Skills Programme at the institution's computer laboratories, starting in the KZN Region. Read more
Landmark exhibition reflects Unisa's Pan-African vision
The Unisa Art Gallery is currently proudly hosting Introspect II, a solo exhibition by renowned artist Thonton Kabeya. Hailed as a major success, the exhibition has drawn art enthusiasts, artists and scholars alike, and aligns with the university’s agenda of inclusivity and continental connectivity. Read more
