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Celebrating a power couple with a shared commitment to education and excellence

The Lumadis are a power couple in academia. Their achievements are a true testament to the power of intellectual collaboration. Their story is more than just a tale of academic success – it is a celebration of love, partnership, and a shared mission to transform education. Read more

Escalating the operationalisation of Unisa's catalytic niche areas

Themed Innovating for the Future: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Humanity, Unisa held the official opening of the 2nd Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 July 2025, bringing together academics, industry leaders, and policymakers to discuss practical and research-driven solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. Read more

Vibrant fashion exhibition showcases talented women designers

Attended by fashion-forward enthusiasts, Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub NPC hosted a showcase of the work of the first cohort of the Bosadi Artisan Fashion Design Business Start-up Programme. On display was vibrant wear, inspired by contemporary fashion. Read more

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