With strategy now firmly established, Unisa's Catalytic Niche Areas programme is entering a new phase focused on implementation, stronger institutional coordination and measurable outcomes for students, research, industry and society.
June 09, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Ensuring sustainable production of high-quality fresh produce
The research of Unisa's NRF Y-rated scholar and horticulturist, Dr Sabelo Shezi, seeks to develop means of harvesting fresh produce and preserving it until it reaches the consumer nationally and internationally.
June 08, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa symposium amplifies the spirit of African reclamation
A symposium recently presented by the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair as part of Unisa's Research and Innovation Week brought together the academic community, writers and publishers to explore how African languages can be reclaimed, promoted and strengthened.
June 08, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
2025 Economist of the Year crowned by BMR/Unisa
South Africa's top economic forecasters gathered in Pretoria as Sasol economist Ian Marsberg was named the 2025 BMR/Unisa Economist of the Year, in a prestigious competition that highlights Unisa's pivotal role in shaping informed policy decisions and advancing inclusive economic growth in South Africa and beyond.
June 05, 2026 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Unisa alumnus transforms academic excellence into entrepreneurial success
The academic and professional journey of Unisa SBL alumnus, Alick Granger, demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation, youth empowerment and inclusive economic development.
June 05, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Leveraging advances in 4IR to foster economic growth
The financial market development and financial technology research of Prof Athenia Bongani Sibindi, who is attached to Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences, aims to contribute meaningful insights and policy recommendations that can help bridge the gap in financial access and promote inclusive growth across diverse populations.
June 04, 2026 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Unisa alumna is shaping the future of business and market development
Graduate School of Business Leadership graduate Nita Ramlutchman says that Unisa provided her with a strong foundation to lead with confidence, and she remains proud to be part of its leadership legacy.
June 04, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's Disability-Inclusive Student Support Workshops go from strength to strength
Spearheaded by the Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities, a series of workshops continues to advance disability-inclusive student support across the university’s Western Cape and the Midlands regions.
June 04, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Developing agile graduates for the changing world of work
Speaking during the College of Graduate Studies’ session at Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week, Prof William Amos Pallangyo, Rector and CEO of the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, highlighted the importance of developing agile, future-ready graduates equipped with practical skills, adaptability and entrepreneurial thinking.
June 04, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa Innovation Challenge alumnus drives sanitation innovation in Namibia
Through Flushh, a climate-resilient sanitation startup, Kaveto Tjatjara is providing waterless sanitation solutions that create sustainable impact for underserved communities across Namibia.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
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