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Women vocalists take top honours at Unisa's globally renowned showcase

During the final round of the 7th Unisa International Voice Competition, Zimbabwe's Molly Dzangare and Spain's Maria del Mar Vilaseca were crowned winners in, respectively, the Classical and Jazz categories.

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October 27, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Unisa and Maluti TVET College host inaugural seminar

Recently, the two institutions brought together stakeholders from various institutions of higher learning and TVET colleges under the theme "Harnessing Digital Transformation in Education for Skills Transfer and Curriculum Innovation".

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October 24, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Second cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Creative Media Business Start-up Programme launched

Unisa subsidiary Inhlanyelo Hub NPC marked another milestone with the launch of the second cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Creative Media Business Start-up Programme. The event brought together young women, university stakeholders, collaborators and facilitators.

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October 24, 2025 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Percy Qoboza remains a luminary voice for truth and justice in the digital era

Hosted by Unisa, the 15th annual Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture reanimated his memory and honoured his legacy as an inimitable media giant who fearlessly used his voice and the power of words to stand against apartheid's grip and censorship.

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October 24, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Unisa celebrates excellence at LIASA Conference

The university once again demonstrated its leadership and innovation at the 2025 Library and Information Association of South Africa Annual Conference, with three Unisans receiving awards for their outstanding contributions.

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October 23, 2025 | Category: Corporate

From personal struggles to national reach

Unisa lecturer and PhD student, Ayesha Osman, has worked closely with Inhlanyelo Hub NPC, a subsidiary of the university, to refine her business strategy, strengthen her entrepreneurial skills, and showcase how determination and innovation can reshape opportunities in South Africa's small business landscape.

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October 23, 2025 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Why South Africans need safer energy alternatives

The Unisa Institute for Social and Health Sciences recently hosted a No Paraffin! Campaign seminar to raise awareness about the dangers of using paraffin in South African households.

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October 23, 2025 | Category: Thabo Mbeki African School, Lead, Corporate

Reimagining democracy through the eyes of the youth

Postdoctoral fellows from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs recently participated in a roundtable which brought together academics, researchers and students to engage in an enriching dialogue on themes such as democracy, governance and human rights.

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October 22, 2025 | Category: Lead, Dept Marketing & Retail, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Unisan earns PhD with groundbreaking study on township consumer behaviour

Dr Eva Mahlangu's new PhD from Unisa introduces a powerful framework to help retailers better understand mobile loyalty in South Africa's township markets, reshaping how businesses engage with underserved consumers.

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October 22, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Unisa inspires learners to dream big during career day

Unisa's Directorate of Student Development participated in a career day for Grade 7 learners, hosted by Mafumbuka Primary School, which aimed at encouraging the development of learners through education.

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Upcoming events

27 October

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

24 February

Digital Technology Conference

Event dates: 24 - 26 February 2026
Full day