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.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
IOP Postdoctoral Fellows build research alliances on the golf course
Postdoctoral fellows from Unisa's Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology recently stepped away from their research to participate in a wellness social day that promoted collaboration, inclusion and peer support.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa MoU yields positive outcomes
The partnership between Unisa and Palabora Copper, a subsidiary of the Palabora Mining Company, is already yielding positive results. Aidan Schoonbee, a Senior Executive Manager at the company, who recently graduated with a Master of Engineering degree with distinction, demonstrates the value and impact of this collaboration.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Tectonic shifts in geopolitics examined at Unisa seminar
Against the background of the current negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran on one hand and the United States of America and Israel on the other, the university recently hosted a Diplomatic Seminar during which the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran served as guest speaker.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisan makes history as first and youngest Black male Chair of Psychology
The appointment of Prof Lindokuhle Ubisi marks a significant milestone in the institution's history and represents a powerful step towards greater diversity and transformation in higher education.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon to speak at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
Bold Ideas. Transformative Impact. Listen to one of South Africa's leading open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeons, Dr Zaheer Moolla, alongside top researchers, industry leaders and policymakers, at the 2026 Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium – where innovation shapes Africa's future.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Second communication science qualification encourages Unisan to go further
Matsobane Madisha, Digital Learning Advisor from the Unisa regional hub in Polokwane, received a BA Honours degree in Media Studies at a recent graduation held at the Ranch Hotel, outside Polokwane.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
UNEVOC Centre holds first strategic planning session to drive TVET transformation
From bringing artificial intelligence into classrooms to strengthening industry partnerships, the UNEVOC Centre at Unisa is set to reshape technical and vocational education and training through innovation, inclusion and youth employability.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Prof Puleng LenkaBula champions women's leadership at QS Africa Forum 2026
Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, took centre stage at the QS Africa Forum 2026, where she led high-level discussions on advancing women's leadership in higher education while strengthening international academic partnerships across Africa and the Arab world.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's adjunct academics are ready for the next step
To reflect on the experiences of adjunct academics from the beginning of their appointment to date, the university’s Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning recently hosted a mid-year review session with the academics.
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