Speaking during a visit to Unisa, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Yusuf Cassim, called for renewed collaboration between funding bodies and universities to address the financial pressures plaguing the higher education sector.
May 15, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Lead, Featured, Dept Inclusive Education, Corporate
Unisa hosts autism seminar, calls for action beyond awareness
The university recently marked World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month with a landmark seminar that brought together government leaders, academics, advocates, parents and autistic individuals under the theme "Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value".
May 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Midlands Region strengthens strategic partnerships through dialogue
The region recently hosted a successful stakeholder engagement session, providing attendees with an opportunity to explore new possibilities and to foster sustainable, strategic partnerships.
May 14, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa launches CEO Leadership and SDGs Series
The university’s Graduate School of Business Leadership marked the launch of its inaugural CEO Leadership and Sustainable Development Goals Series with a thought-provoking evening of intellectual depth, positioning leadership at the centre of Africa’s development agenda.
May 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa empowers students living with disabilities through resilience and support initiatives
The university recently hosted a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening resilience and improving the retention of students living with disabilities within the institution.
May 14, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
From silos to synergy: strengthening research through catalytic niche areas
With 40 sessions planned for this year, the College of Graduate Studies' 2026 Catalytic Niche Area programme is continuing to shift the university's research culture from isolated disciplinary work toward meaningful synergies.
May 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa announces SRC election results, inaugurates Tshwane and Johannesburg leadership
Recently, the university officially announced the results of the 2026 Student Representative Council elections, followed by the inauguration of newly elected representatives for the Gauteng Region's Tshwane and Johannesburg regional leadership.
May 13, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Transitioning programme to bolster Unisa's academic ranks
A visionary initiative launched this week will see selected support and professional staff at the institution participating in an intensive two-year programme aimed at providing a seamless transition into the academic track while supporting the university’s focus on academic excellence and project-driven outcomes.
May 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa strengthens its alliance with those who served in the service of humanity
The Association of Unisa Retirees recently held its annual retirees’ meeting, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to embracing the phenomenal contributions of staff, both past and present.
May 12, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa roundtable reflects on constitutional progress and strengthening democratic commitment
The university's Graduate School of Business Leadership recently hosted a high-level roundtable on 30 years of the Constitution to reflect on progress made, confront persistent challenges and renew a collective commitment to building a just, inclusive and accountable democracy.
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
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day