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 29, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa workshop empowers nearly 2 000 students for the world of work
More than 1 900 students attended the recent Job Readiness Workshop hosted by the Gauteng Region's Counselling and Career Development Unit at Unisa, highlighting growing demand for practical career guidance and employability support among students preparing to enter the workplace.
May 29, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa drives community-centred water sustainability dialogue
The university’s Gauteng Region and the Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently hosted a collaborative workshop focused on water sustainability, community engagement and innovative research solutions to address societal challenges.
May 29, 2026 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa advances clinical legal education and meaningful access to justice
The Unisa Law Clinic recently hosted a highly successful benchmarking breakfast under the theme "Strengthening Access to Justice Through Collaboration, Innovation and Shared Practice".
May 28, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa Midlands commemorates Freedom Day
The Unisa Midlands Region, in collaboration with the South African Human Rights Commission, recently hosted a Freedom Day commemoration event which brought together over 280 participants, including staff, students, various stakeholders, community members, academics and civil society.
May 28, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa participates in major regional agriculture dialogue
The university's Eastern Cape Region recently participated in the Africa Agricultural Indaba, hosted by the Border Kei Business Chamber at the East London International Convention Centre.
May 28, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa hosts postgraduate student research workshop in KZN
The university's KwaZulu-Natal Regional Research Committee recently hosted a two-day academic research workshop to assist postgraduate students in navigating what can be a challenging and complex academic journey.
May 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Researcher leads Unisa's quest for sustainable water solutions
For more than a decade, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof Adolph Muleja has targeted his research efforts in solving critical issues related to water, energy and food security.
May 28, 2026 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisa academic contributes to discourse at SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference
Unisa's Prof Orpha Cilliers recently contributed to the SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference, where future supply chain professionals were challenged to rethink professionalism, employability and career readiness.
May 27, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisan receives prestigious information science award
Dr Joseph Ngoaketsi recently received the 27th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations Excellence Award in the Capacity Development category on behalf of Unisa's Department of Information Science in the College of Human Sciences.
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