News & Events

Empowering the future of education

The Teaching Practice Office in the College of Education hosted an insightful and engaging Teaching Practice Orientation Day on 19 March under the theme “A RE TSEBANENG.” Read more

Unisa champions indigenous languages in academia

The university’s College of Human Sciences continues to raise awareness regarding the importance of using indigenous languages in teaching and learning in higher education through a project supported by the Department of Higher Education and Training.Read more

Unisa law graduate awarded the Johannes Voet Bar Medal

Advocate Lyle Bunting has joined an elite group after being awarded the Johannes Voet Bar Medal by the Pretoria Bar. The award follows the nomination of Bunting as the best LLB student for the 2023 academic year. Read more

Unisa is committed to transforming student lives through real-time query resolution and support

Following the recent correctional centre and regional visits, the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning team continued to contribute towards a positive student experience and student support for Unisa students. Read more

A story of language, reading and access during Library Week 2025

Celebrating Library Week 2025, Unisa Library and Information Services spearheaded a series of activities that highlighted its ability to preserve culture, promote inclusivity and provide access to information. Through storytelling, thought-provoking dialogue and the promotion of indigenous languages, Unisa’s libraries demonstrated that they remain central to the building of sustainable, informed and connected communities. Read more

Unisa reflects on the challenges of Africa in the 21st century

To mark 31 years of democracy, the university’s College of Law recently held its 2025 Annual Law Conference under the theme "New Winds of Change in Africa: Reflecting on the Challenges of Africa in the 21st Century and 30 Years of the Post-1994 Democratic Dispensation in South Africa." Read more

The paradox of LGBTQIA+ rights in South Africa

Writing in the special Human Rights Day issue of Business Day, Professor Cameron Modisane, Deputy Executive Dean of Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences, argues that while South Africa’s legal framework protects LGBTQIA+ individuals, their lived experiences reveal that much more needs to be done. Read more

Are graduates truly industry-ready? Unisa expert tackles the soft skills gap

Speaking at a high-profile event, Dr Alicia Weber, a senior lecturer in the Department of Applied Management, highlighted the critical role of soft skills in shaping successful supply chain professionals and unveiled a groundbreaking initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academia and industry. Read more

Mbeki dialogue centres on the NDP and geopolitical tensions

At the 2025 Conversations with Thabo Mbeki, an annual gathering of scholars, diplomats, ambassadors, students and members of the public, the former statesman and Unisa Chancellor initiated a frank and open dialogue on the current geopolitical situation of the country and remedies to tensions. Read more

A new chapter for reading culture

The University of South Africa recently marked a significant milestone in promoting literacy and intellectual engagement with the launch of the Unisa Library Book Club. The event brought together distinguished academics, literary advocates, students, and book lovers, all united by a shared passion for reading and knowledge-sharing. Read more