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 23, 2026 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Blind student graduates with master's degree at Unisa
There was a sense of pride and triumph when Andrew Mkhabele recently received a Master's Degree in Public Administration, marking the culmination of a remarkable academic journey defined by resilience, perseverance and determination.
June 23, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa takes African scholarship and sustainability leadership to the global stage in Jakarta
Led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Unisa is participating in the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026, contributing African perspectives to global conversations on sustainability, innovation and societal transformation.
June 19, 2026 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Accounting Career Day inspires future professionals at Unisa
The College of Accounting Sciences, together with the Department of Counselling and Career Development, Gauteng Region, recently hosted an Accounting Career Day where students had the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals.
June 19, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa celebrates World IP Day 2026
Hosted by the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation as part of the university's Research and Innovation Week, the event brought together IP industry stakeholders under the theme "IP and Sports in the Digital Era".
June 18, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Alumni, Corporate
When resilience meets purpose
Lyness Matizirofa recently graduated with a PhD in Statistics at Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology, exemplifying how resilience and determination can overcome even the greatest challenges in life.
June 18, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisans shine at the tough up-run 2026 Comrades Marathon
In what has become an annual ritual, 40 Unisa staff members participated in the 2026 Comrades Marathon on 14 June, supported by a dedicated team of colleagues.
June 13, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Alumni, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
CRDB Bank CEO earns PhD from Unisa
Dr Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CRDB Bank Plc, one of East Africa's largest financial institutions, has graduated with a PhD in Management Sciences from Unisa, underscoring the value of lifelong learning alongside executive leadership at the highest level.
June 13, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
In a world of misconceptions, clarity is power
Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation recently held an online webinar titled "Albinism Awareness: Knowledge Breaks Stigma" to address albinism-related issues.
June 12, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
CSET showcases research excellence at Unisa Research and Innovation Week 2026
As part of the 2026 Unisa Research and Innovation Week, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology delivered a dynamic four-day programme of activities at the Unisa Science Campus in response to the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change".
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