Through the university’s Recognition of Prior Learning, Dr Mahao Francis Johane reached his academic dream of obtaining a doctoral degree, despite his historical background. Read more

Having lived with selective mutism and now wheelchair-bound following a spinal cord injury, recent Unisa honours graduate and educator Zainab Slarmie never allowed her circumstances to define her. Read more

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

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

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

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 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

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

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