Unisa's 16th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture confronts threats to media freedom, the SABC's funding crisis and the future of journalism in South Africa.
September 18, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa to honour Es'kia Mphahlele's legacy at 17th annual memorial lecture
Zimbabwean writer and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga will deliver Unisa's 17th Es'kia Mphahlele Annual Memorial Lecture in Polokwane, exploring the role of African writers as prophets and social critics in contemporary society.
September 18, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Breaking stereotypes: Bokamoso's TVET journey into the skilled trades
TVET Month highlighted the growing opportunities in technical and vocational education, with the story of Bokamoso Motsemme, a female Fitter and Turner from Tshwane South TVET College, showing how practical skills can open the door to a rewarding career.
September 17, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Corporate
Unisa Law Clinic strengthens clinical legal education through UMP benchmarking visit
A benchmarking visit by the University of Mpumalanga allowed the institution to learn from Unisa's experience in clinical legal education, student training and community-based legal services as it explores the establishment of a Law School.
September 17, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Transforming South Africa's general aviation sector: New horizons at the Unisa Aerotropolis Symposium
Research presented at Unisa's Aerotropolis Symposium points to a changing general aviation sector, with locally manufactured aircraft, skills development and more integrated airspace management emerging as key drivers of South Africa’s aviation future.
September 16, 2026 | Category:
Environmental Sciences, Featured
Taking environmental science to the people: Unisa reaches more than 2,000 rural school learners
From Bushbuckridge in Mpumalanga to rural KwaZulu-Natal, Unisa's Department of Environmental Sciences (DES) is taking science, career guidance and higher education opportunities directly to rural communities, reaching more than 2,000 high school learners through recent outreach activities.
September 16, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Corporate
Tony Kgoroge to headline launch of Unisa African Languages International Film Festival
Award-winning actor and storyteller Tony Kgoroge will headline the launch of Unisa's African Languages International Film Festival, which will bring emerging filmmakers, storytellers, academics and industry professionals together to celebrate African languages and stories through film.
September 15, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Department of Health Studies strengthens postgraduate research capacity in Ethiopia
A face-to-face workshop in Ethiopia brought together Unisa's 2026 master's and doctoral students for intensive research training, while also providing ongoing support to current students and alumni.
September 15, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa brings SARS services closer to employees
Unisa is bringing tax support closer to its employees through a new partnership with SARS, giving staff direct access to assistance with tax returns, compliance and outstanding tax matters on campus.
September 14, 2026 | Category:
Featured
Three structures, one college: Unisa CHS takes a united approach to student leadership in KwaZulu-Natal
The joint launch and induction of three College of Human Sciences student structures in KwaZulu-Natal is strengthening collaboration, student representation and opportunities for leadership across the region.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
Venue: Function Hall, Kgorong Building, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
Event dates: 27 - 28 October 2026
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