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Recognising Unisans' pursuit of excellence

Held on 8 December 2025, the Unisa Institutional, Research, Teaching and Engaged Scholarship Excellence Awards celebrated the university's cream of the crop, affirming their excellence in contributing to the university's core business and strategic objectives, as well as their impact on society.

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November 17, 2025 | Category: College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa hosts successful virtual open day for 2026 Ethiopian admissions

The Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently hosted a successful virtual open day for the 2026 master's and doctoral admissions, providing valuable insights into the application process, student support services and Unisa's commitment to accessible, high-quality postgraduate education.

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November 14, 2025 | Category: Corporate

From unemployed graduate to business founder

Equipped with advanced qualifications but unable to find employment, Chuma Memela joined the Inhlanyelo Hub Business Incubator Programme at Unisa, and went on to create a digital innovation that is transforming how professionals interact with clients.

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November 14, 2025 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Multidisciplinary showcase set to celebrate the creative achievements of Unisa art students

Senior students in the Visual Multimedia Arts programmes in the Department of Art and Music will be showcasing their work at the Unisa Art Gallery under the theme "Moving Spaces".

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November 14, 2025 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Corporate

Cheers! Unisa toasts its award-winning student brewers

Against stiff competition from seventeen other universities, the Unisa brewing team recently took first place in both the Summer Beer and Beer Label Design categories at the Intervarsity Brewing & Tasting Challenge 2025.

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November 14, 2025 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Building a community of strategy-as-practice researchers

Speaking at a recent webinar hosted by Johannes Kepler Universität in Linz, Prof Annemarie Davis and Dr Charmaine Williamson of the Department of Business Management spotlighted the evolution of SAP research in South Africa, with a special focus on how to work within African philosophies.

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November 13, 2025 | Category: Alumni, Corporate

Matrimonial magnificence as husband and wife graduate at Unisa

Shared goals and academic achievements mark the matrimonial journey of Keitumetse and Tshepo Baloyi, who recently celebrated their joint academic achievements.

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November 13, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Unisa inspires young minds through robotics outreach

The university, through its Science Engagement Centre, once again demonstrated its commitment to community development and innovation by hosting its annual Robotics Classroom Outreach Programme.

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November 13, 2025 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate

Unisa engineering team restores mobility and dignity

In an impactful display of service to humanity, students and staff in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently visited the Association for Persons with Disabilities Centre to carry out vital repairs and perform safety checks on electric wheelchairs used by residents at the centre.

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November 13, 2025 | Category: Featured, Research news, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa leads research into South Africa's number one killer

As South Africa observes World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences continues to lead vital research and community initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable, indigenous food systems as a response to the country’s rising diabetes crisis.

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Digital Technology Conference

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