News & Events

Unisa students urged to participate in quality assurance and enhancement matters

Recently, a quality workshop was presented for Unisa students at the Port Shepstone Techno Hub in KZN as part of the Student Engagement in Quality Assurance and Student Support project, led by the Department of Quality Assurance and Enhancement. Read more

Unisa and ATNS light the path in Kroonstad

The university's College of Economic and Management Sciences recently participated in an expo hosted by Air Traffic and Navigation Services to connect rural learners to global opportunities they did not previously have access to. Read more

Unisa's eminent women academics recognised for science excellence

As a true inspiration to their younger gender peers, a number of Unisa's magnificent women were among the recipients of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's 2025 South African Women in Science Awards. Read more

Young African minds poised to leapfrog Africa’s digital divide

Unisa, in partnership with the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa, hosted the 7th Pan African Youth Forum at an international conference, themed Innovate, lead and thrive: Empowering Africa’s youth for sustainable development and digital transformation. Read more

Strengthening disability-inclusive practices across higher education

Unisa’s Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities recently held its forum for students with disabilities at a national conference, which was themed Leading change: Engaging on inclusive policies and empowered futures. Read more

Unisan to lead SASCOC psychology working group

Dr Koketjo Tsebe, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, was recently appointed as Chairperson of the High-Performance Psychology Working Group of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee.Read more

Unisa renders real-time, student-centred support at correctional and regional centres

Led by Executive Director Prof Meahabo Magano, the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning spearheaded a programme to support students in academic, assessment, and financial matters. Read more

Unisa moves up in the ARWU list of top 1 000 international universities

Released on 15 August, the 2025 Academic Ranking of World Universities indicates that Unisa has moved up to the 801-900 range. The university is one of only three African institutions to improve its position compared to last year.Read more

Unisa shoots for the stars with strategic international partnership in space sciences

Unisa and Chinese aerospace company STAR.VISION have entered into a historic partnership which will leverage the university's expertise in artificial intelligence and data science and the company's cutting-edge satellite platforms. Read more