News & Events

Unisan climbs the academic ladder from cleaner to aspiring educator

Taking advantage of the university’s unique position as an employer that actively supports its staff’s academic growth and development, cleaning team leader Rodo Mbendane recently graduated with a Bachelor of Education degree. Read more

Erasmus+ Mobility Programme empowers Unisa students

Two Unisa students were granted the Erasmus+ Mobility Grant of the European Union to spend a semester abroad at the Romanian American University, in Bucharest, Romania. Read more

Globally renowned marine scientist to participate at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Professor Juliet Hermes, a leading global marine scientist, will share her expertise during a high-level panel discussion at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more

Cementing global collaboration through innovation and entrepreneurship exchange programme

To cement global collaboration, Unisa’s student innovators and technology entrepreneurs have embarked on an international exchange programme that exposes them to world-class innovation practices, elevating the university’s endeavour to promote innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation. Read more

Unisa Western Cape celebrates four extraordinary graduates

Unisa plays a pivotal role in helping students from all walks of life achieve their goals by bettering themselves through education. Read about four exceptional graduates who recently walked the stage in Cape Town during the university’s autumn graduations. Read more

Join a leading African futurist at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Mic Mann, co-founder and CEO of Africarare – Africa’s first metaverse – will be a featured panellist during Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30–31 July 2025. Read more

Committed Unisan’s background not a hindrance to achieving academic success

A dedicated Unisa cleaning services member, Nobuhle Nzuza, asserts that her unwavering determination to build a better future for herself and her family has motivated her to achieve a postgraduate qualification. Read more

From KwaDukuza to a BCom in Economics

Amanda Sithole, a beneficiary of the Motsepe Foundation Bursary, which was set up to help alleviate student challenges pertaining to registration, fees, and historical debt, is a shining example of resilience, determination, and ambition. Read more

A new chapter begins for two student leaders

Read about the journeys of Andile Ndlela and Sibusiso Selby Mhlongo, respectively Chairperson and Secretary of the Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Regional Student Representative Council. Read more