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 23, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa welcomes Universitas Negeri Malang
Members of senior management recently met with a delegation of one of the oldest teaching institutions in Indonesia to strengthen academic ties, foster innovation and cultivate a vibrant scholarly relationship.
June 23, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Perseverance, purpose and the power of education
The journeys of four recent Unisa graduates demonstrate how resilience, sacrifice, determination and hope can transform challenges into remarkable success.
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.
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