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 27, 2026 | Category:
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Venture Crawl 2026 brings together innovation ecosystem leaders
Unisa's Venture Crawl 2026, hosted on 6 May 2026, brought together students, startups and ecosystem leaders for a day focused on entrepreneurship and innovation within the City of Tshwane.
May 27, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa marks World Book and Copyright Day with focus on African scholarship
Hosted by the university’s Library and Information Services, a recent webinar brought together academics, librarians, authors and students to reflect on reading culture, African knowledge systems, multilingualism, artificial intelligence and equitable access to information.
May 27, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa and ATNS advance aviation museum initiative
The university’s College of Human Sciences continues to strengthen its commitment to engaged scholarship, heritage preservation and innovation through its strategic collaboration with Air Traffic and Navigation Services on the development of a Hybrid Aviation Museum.
May 27, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa hosts strategic dialogue on the future of social security in South Africa
The university's Graduate School of Business Leadership, in partnership with the South African Social Security Agency and the National Press Club, recently hosted a media roundtable examining the evolving role of social security in shaping a more inclusive and equitable South Africa.
May 27, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa's Regional Capacity Development Programme empowers students and staff
Presented by the Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities, in collaboration with regional offices and the University Capacity Development Programme, the initiative focuses on capacity building, accessibility enhancement and coordinated regional support, reinforcing Unisa's commitment to inclusive education.
May 27, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa bids farewell to Dr Shahieda Jansen
The university's Western Cape Region recently hosted a farewell function in honour of Dr Shahieda Jansen, Deputy Director: Academic and Technology Support, as she embarked on early retirement after years of dedication.
May 26, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa colloquium reflects on the Constitution's 30th anniversary
To celebrate 30 years of the Constitution and Africa Day, Unisa, in partnership with the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, recently held an academic colloquium under the theme "Celebrating 30 years of South Africa’s Constitution in a rapidly changing world".
May 26, 2026 | Category:
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Unisa's 2026 R&I Week set to power digital change
Discussions at the opening of the university's 2026 Research and Innovation Week, held under the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change", spotlighted digital catalytic niche areas as essential drivers and vital pillars for future research.
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
