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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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October 20, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Unisa trains social work professionals to strengthen partnerships

The university’s Department of Social Work, in collaboration with the Unisa Western Cape region, recently hosted a landmark continuous professional development event for social work supervisors and managers at the Unisa Cape Town campus.

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October 17, 2025 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Corporate

Unisa partners with tech entities to enhance Africa's digital future

The university recently partnered with Women in Tech South Africa and Amazon Web Services to host a workshop aimed at empowering Unisa students registered in the fields of Information Systems and Computer Science with industry insights, real-world experiences and information on global job opportunities.

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October 16, 2025 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Interrogating the boundaries of knowledge through art

A bold multidisciplinary showcase at the Unisa Art Gallery, titled "Thresholds of Knowledge", is curated by renowned academic and artist Prof Nombe Mpako, and challenges artists, students and the public to interrogate the boundaries of knowledge, both personal and collective, through immersive visual storytelling.

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October 16, 2025 | Category: College of Law, Alumni, Featured, Corporate

Young Unisan recognised by leading South African newspaper

Both a graduate and current student at Unisa, Tebogo Dion Rapakgadi was recently nominated for a 2025 Sunday World Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his civic leadership efforts, most notably in the establishment of an impactful community initiative.

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October 15, 2025 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa strengthens cultural ties with the Russian Federation

A College of Human Sciences delegation recently participated in the Russian Language and Culture Programme, hosted by the Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology and its regional partners.

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October 15, 2025 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Unisa honours stateswoman Dr Naledi Pandor with Leadership in Practice Award

In its diamond jubilee year, the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership recently honoured Dr Naledi Pandor for her impactful leadership by conferring on her the prestigious Leadership in Practice Award under the theme “Unwavering Voice”.

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October 14, 2025 | Category: Corporate

Unisa assists school in establishing a library

The university brought hope and inspiration to Northridge Primary School in Eersterust, Tshwane, by helping establish a school library aimed at fostering a culture of reading among learners.

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October 14, 2025 | Category: College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate

Reflecting on the Unisa catalytic niche areas' interconnectedness

Unisa's College of Graduate Studies hosted the Virtual Catalytic Niche Area Roundtables for postgraduate students and emerging researchers, empowering them to produce groundbreaking research that can transform societies.

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October 14, 2025 | Category: Lead, Featured, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisan honoured for international impact in the sustainability field

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Vhahangwele Masindi was recently named the 2025 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award winner by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation.

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24 February

Digital Technology Conference

Event dates: 24 - 26 February 2026
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