Can land unlock South Africa's rural economy? At the fourth Annual Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture, Unisa brought together leading voices in academia, government and civil society to examine one of the country's most pressing challenges. The keynote address was delivered by Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly and former Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs.
May 26, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa inspires learners to take up STEMI careers
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently participated in the annual Mondi Career Week and Harry Gwala District Science Week exhibitions, inspiring learners across the country to take up careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and Innovation fields.
May 26, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa platforms young voices to advance the African agenda
Unisa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation wrapped up a week-long series of Africa Day reflections and dialogues on Africa’s future by hosting a Post-Lecture Student Town Hall to engage young people on carrying Pan-African commitment into practical life.
May 24, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Africa Day Lecture champions African unity
Reflecting their leadership in Pan-Africanist thought and dialogue, Unisa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation recently hosted the 16th Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture under the theme "Rebuilding African Unity in the Age of Fragmentation: Sovereignty, Solidarity, and the Renewal of Institutions".
May 22, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Cross-institutional collaboration delivers lasting learning impact
Through collaboration, Unisa, UNESCO-UNEVOC, DUT and JET Education Services created strong linkages and transformed learning into lasting impact through the Bridging Innovation in Learning in TVET (BILT) Conference.
May 22, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa hosts high-profile business breakfast in buildup to Africa Day Lecture
Unisa, in partnership with the TMF and AUDA-NEPAD, hosted a business breakfast and a media briefing to kickstart a series of events and activities in observance of Africa Day, setting the tone for a range of high-level and public-facing engagements which will culminate in the Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture on 23 May.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa conference continues to strengthen pathways from learning
The second day of the Bridging Innovation Learning in TVET (BILT) Conference focused on enhancing collaboration between the TVET sector, academia and industry to foster a responsive and future-ready skills ecosystem.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Revival of COMSA's Polokwane branch marks new age for communication students
The Communication Students’ Association recently hosted an induction ceremony in Polokwane to grow the organisation and connect with students.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts dialogue with student lawyers
The university’s Midlands Region recently hosted a student engagement session, titled Dialogue with Student Lawyers, which brought together staff, law students and stakeholders in the legal fraternity.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa prepares to present the 2026 Marine and Ocean Photography Competition
The Marine and Ocean Photography Competition team from the College of Human Sciences recently embarked on a site visit to various districts in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for the upcoming competition which will be held in Durban from 27 to 29 August 2026.
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