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KZN Region hosts a successful postgraduate research proposal writing workshop

The workshop was well attended, with Unisa students eager to learn more about the critical steps involved in writing a research proposal. Read more

Careers fair showcases opportunities in agriculture, environmental science, and SET

Unisa recently hosted a careers fair that provided students with a valuable platform to explore diverse career paths, to network with experts, and to gain insights into current trends and developments in these fields. Read more

The 15th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture to be held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Unisa, in partnership with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, the Government of Tanzania, and the Mwalimu Nyerere Foundation, will host the 15th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Saturday, May 24, 2025, under the theme, “The State of the Continent”. The lecture will take place at the prestigious Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre. Read more

Unisa Law students gain a glimpse behind the scenes of their chosen profession

The much-anticipated Law Professions Day hosted at the university’s Durban campus brought together law students, aspiring legal professionals, and seasoned lawyers under the theme “Keep the Torch Burning”. Read more

KZN Counselling and Career Development Unit inspires students to think ahead

Picture a marketplace buzzing with possibility, where one conversation spawns ideas, and opportunities appear. This was no dream, but reality for dozens of Unisa KwaZulu-Natal students who recently visited the regional career fair. Read more

AI specialist to kick off Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week

Professor Nyna Amin, Interim Director of the Teaching and Learning Portfolio at the University of KwaZulu-Natal, will unpack Rewriting the Rules: AI as Academic Collaborator and Challenger during the formal opening of Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week on 19 May. Read more

How Medical Ethics and Health in Islam became a master’s journey for Rabia Mahomed

Rabia Mahomed, a Capetonian and Unisa alumna, spent many years in Saudi Arabia working as a freelance journalist for various publications – all while pursuing her academic goals. Now back in South Africa, she shares her inspiring journey with fellow alumni. Read more

Unisa student leaders host sanitary drive in Gqeberha

The university’s Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council recently hosted a sanitary drive at Phakamisa High School in Zwide, Gqeberha, to support the hygiene, education and general well-being of learners, particularly young girls. Read more

Unisa KZN rolls out student technology support in rural areas

The KwaZulu-Natal Region’s Technology Enhanced Learning Unit recently launched a campaign to prepare students in rural areas for their online examinations, and assist them in avoiding common mistakes related to the Invigilator App and other technology-related issues. Read more

Employment boost for Unisa’s accounting students

A recent career exhibition hosted by the university’s College of Accounting Sciences drew more than 400 students and brought together a diverse range of potential employers from sectors such as banking, government, and professional accountancy bodies. Read more