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Another landmark achievement as IIA SA honours Unisa's Department of Auditing
The Institute of Internal Auditors South Africa has presented Unisa's Department of Auditing with a prestigious token of appreciation in acknowledgement of its outstanding contribution to the internal auditing profession. Read more
Unisa awarded prestigious water and environmental research chair
The university was recently awarded the prestigious DSTI-NRF SARChI Chair in Water and Environmental Biotechnology following a proposal submitted by the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof Ilunga Kamika. Read more
Unisa's doctoral candidates take the national stage
Doctoral candidates Precious Letsoalo and Grace Magama proudly represented Unisa at the national Three-Minute Thesis Competition, recently held at the University of the Free State. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub alumna is pioneering Africa's future in drone technology
After completing the Drone Divas programme at Unisa subsidiary Inhlanyelo Hub, Ratolajeso Sekano founded Atosphere with the mission of developing anti-drone systems and radar solutions, as well as projects to support safety and quality in the industry. Read more
WIL initiative empowers students with industry-specific competencies
The Unisa Directorate of Institutional Support and Services' senior management visited the university's Science Campus in Florida to explore how cutting-edge facilities shape students' real-world learning experiences. Read more
Unisa graduates forge new frontiers in safer and smarter blasting in mines
Three Master of Engineering graduates from the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology are advancing mining engineering research with projects that tackle real-world challenges in blasting safety, efficiency and environmental control. Read more
Universities urged to drive social transformation and sustainable development
Delivering the annual Unisa Founders' Lecture, renowned economist and global leader in sustainable development, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, maintained that universities are the most fundamental institutions of societal transformation for the future we want. Read more
Unisa Innovation Festival 2025 celebrates the transformative power of ideas
Deeply rooted in African realities and aspiring to shape Africa's futures, the Unisa Innovation Festival 2025 started on a high note with the emphasis on merging research, innovation and commercialisation to solve African challenges and be globally relevant. Read more
Unisa celebrates excellence and selfless service at prestigious awards ceremony
The university’s Chancellor, His Excellency Dr Thabo Mbeki, recently paid tribute to seven trailblazers whose contributions continue to shape South Africa, the continent and the world at the Chancellor’s Calabash Awards Dinner for 2025. Read more
Unisans granted an opportunity to learn Russian
Visiting the university's College of Human Sciences, two lecturers from Russian institutions recently presented a workshop on basic communication skills in Russian. Read more
