Can land unlock South Africa's rural economy? At the fourth Annual Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture, Unisa brought together leading voices in academia, government and civil society to examine one of the country's most pressing challenges. The keynote address was delivered by Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly and former Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs.
June 29, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
'Being a Unisa student is not just about receiving a certificate'
Jennifer Moloto, Mrs Limpopo 2026, says she drew motivation from Unisa alumni who graduated against all odds.
June 29, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa makes a strong debut at BRICS forum
The university proudly marked its inaugural participation in the prestigious 5th BRICS Postgraduate Student Forum, hosted by the University of Campinas in Brazil.
June 29, 2026 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisan triumphs over challenges to celebrate graduation milestone
After more than 20 years of service at Unisa, Talana Lebelo recently walked across the graduation stage at the university's Muckleneuk Campus, proving that personal challenges and a demanding career are no match for determination.
June 26, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa LIS champions innovation and AI-driven research
As part of Unisa's Research and Innovation Week 2026, the university’s Library and Information Services hosted its Research and Innovation Day under the theme "Unisa LIS at the Heart of Innovation: Advancing Catalytic Research".
June 26, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Prof LenkaBula brings African scholarship and women's leadership to global sustainability dialogue
Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor has reinforced the university's growing influence in global higher education and sustainable development conversations through her participation in a flagship plenary session of the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
June 24, 2026 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa welcomes new Ethiopian postgraduates and hosts experience-sharing session
The university's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre proudly welcomed 94 doctoral and four master's candidates and conducted a series of impactful events designed to equip its newest cohort with the tools, strategies and inspiration needed for postgraduate success.
June 24, 2026 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Completing study tasks early reduces last-minute pressure, says RSRC graduate
Prioritisation, consistency and careful planning taught Thato Eben Phala, a recent Bachelor of Commerce degree recipient (cum laude) and an outgoing Regional Student Representative Council member, to work proactively rather than reactively.
June 24, 2026 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Outgoing Limpopo RSRC members lead by example
Five members of the Limpopo Regional Student Representative Council were recently awarded their qualifications.
June 23, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Resilience beyond the finish line
The remarkable achievements and perseverance of Thuso Mosiea, a Unisa ultramarathon runner whose participation in the sport he loves was cruelly cut short, continue to inspire the university community and the broader South African running fraternity.
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