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Leading heritage and legacy specialist to address Unisa CNA Symposium

Bernedette Muthien, a heritage and legacy expert from the Western Cape Cultural Commission and Co-founder of the Association of African Women for Peace and Development, will be part of the Feminist, Womanist, Bosadi Theorisations panel discussion during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, held from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more

Forging global collaboration for academic and staff advancement

A signed memorandum of understanding between Unisa and the North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University provides a broad, yet strategic framework for collaboration in critical areas such as research, teaching and learning, student support, and engaged scholarship. Read more

College of Graduate Studies launches video series to support postgraduate student success

Unisa’s College of Graduate Studies has launched a series of 25 short videos aimed at facilitating postgraduate students’ onboarding, affirming the university’s commitment to intensifying academic support services. Read more

Power systems fundi to share energy expertise during Unisa's CNA Research Symposium

Popi Njapha, a power systems specialist, will share her expertise on energy matters during Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, held from 30 to 31 July 2025, at the university's Muckleneuk Campus. Read more

Unisa Ekurhuleni celebrates launch of Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter

The newly established chapter inspires leadership, unity, and legal empowerment among Unisa law students in the region. Read more

Discover research opportunities in automotive sector with Shivani Singh

Shivani Singh, an influential force in South Africa's automotive sector, will contribute her extensive expertise during the Automotive CNA panel discussion at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, held from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more

Unisa law students shine at the 34th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition

Two exceptional student mooters represented Unisa on this distinguished continental stage. Their participation in this prestigious event is a testament to the quality of legal education at Unisa and a celebration of the university’s commitment to advancing human rights discourse in Africa. Read more

Unisa programme empowers future leaders through mentorship and growth

The university’s Eastern Cape Region reflects on successfully implementing the Student Mentor Programme. Read more

AI and copyright: Unisa leads dialogue on creativity, ethics, and law

At a recent workshop, Unisa Library and Information Services brought together legal experts, librarians, academics, and students to interrogate a pressing question: Should AI-generated content be protected under copyright law – and if so, how? Read more