With strategy now firmly established, Unisa's Catalytic Niche Areas programme is entering a new phase focused on implementation, stronger institutional coordination and measurable outcomes for students, research, industry and society.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Celebrating a linguist in pursuit of greatness
Having recently obtained an Honours Degree in African Languages, Rethabile Mokoke's academic journey is deeply rooted in a passion for preserving and elevating her mother tongue, Sesotho, particularly its rich oral literature and traditional teachings.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa advances digital skills through robotics and coding initiative
The university’s Western Cape Region and the School of Computing recently hosted an interactive Robotics and Coding Workshop to respond to rapid technological advancement and the demands of the digital economy.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's Eastern Cape open day attracts strong student interest
The recent open day provided students with valuable information about a wide range of academic and student support services available at the university.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's marathon heroes depart for Comrades glory
The university formally bid farewell to Unisa Athletics Club members who will be participating in the 2026 Comrades Marathon, reaffirming the university's commitment to promoting employee wellness.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa strengthens collaboration to advance catalytic niche areas
The university's Western Cape Region recently hosted a high-level delegation from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration in implementing the university's catalytic niche areas and broader institutional priorities.
June 11, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Call to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
The College of Education successfully hosted a segment during Unisa's Research and Innovation week under the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change".
June 11, 2026 | Category:
Dept Business management, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisa hosts landmark Methods School for African women leadership researchers
The university's Department of Business Management has successfully hosted a groundbreaking international Methods School that placed African-centred, feminist and decolonial research approaches at the forefront of women's leadership studies, bringing together emerging scholars from across Africa, Europe and Asia.
June 11, 2026 | Category:
Alumni, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Doctoral graduate unpacks labour relations crisis in Ghana's public sector
New Unisa PhD graduate, Dr Kenneth Parku from Ghana, is tackling one of Africa's toughest public sector problems. His research reveals why strikes keep crippling services and how labour relations can drive performance.
June 11, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Public procurement reform takes centre stage at Unisa colloquium
Hosted by the university’s Graduate School of Business Leadership and strategic partners, the Public Procurement Policy Colloquium 2026, a high-level national dialogue, placed procurement reform, economic transformation and institutional accountability at the centre of South Africa's development agenda.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
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