News & Events

FutureMinds Bootcamp set to revolutionise Maths learning through artificial intelligence

In a transformative leap forward for South African education, Unisa, in partnership with the Department of Basic Education, recently launched the FutureMinds Bootcamp, a national initiative placing Mathematics skills development at the centre of a bold, AI-driven learning revolution. Read more

Enhancing graduate employability and industry readiness

Unisa's College of Science, Engineering and Technology's School of Engineering and Built Environment recently held its Work-Integrated Learning Indaba. This event connected students with industry experts to provide valuable insights on today’s competencies in the workforce. Read more

Inhlanyelo Hub inspires future entrepreneurs

The Inhlanyelo Hub recently hosted an inspiring five-day Ide8tion workshop, providing a unique platform to empower aspiring entrepreneurs. Read more

Transforming scientific research into viable market solutions

Inhlanyelo Hub and Unisa are poised to unlock the next wave of deep-tech innovation – African-led, globally connected, and rooted in real-world solutions – through a Fulbright Specialist Project. Read more

Motsepe Foundation extends a helping hand

A donation from the Motsepe Foundation helped passionate Industrial and Organisational Psychology student, Phumudzo Musitha, to continue pursuing her studies at Unisa. Read more

Study finds black men underrepresented in public healthcare facilities

A recent study by Mampete Mookeng found that despite the availability of free public primary health care services in townships, Black men seldom utilise them. Read more

Unisa Law Clinic produces outstanding legal practitioners

The Unisa Law Clinic is a formidable law institution where aspiring legal practitioners are transformed into leaders of the legal fraternity. From walking through its doors as law graduates to emerging as directors of their firms, candidate legal practitioners exemplify the clinic’s unwavering commitment to excellence and empowerment. Read more

Exhibition explores the nuanced relationship between storytelling, materiality and cultural memory

The Unisa Art Gallery recently hosted the launch of Tsalwa: The Materiality of Stories, a solo exhibition by contemporary South African artist Fumani Maluleke. Read more

Unisa launches initiative to tackle student retention and academic success

The new programme utilises data-driven tools such as ICAT and Capacity Café to build a student-centred, evidence-based academic culture. Read more

Unisa dialogue examines the enhancement of African agency via BRICS

Speaking to students and academics at the university, Dr Daria Zelenova from the Russian Academy of Sciences unpacked the focal point of BRICS in its South-to-South strategic expansions. Read more