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Unisa launches innovative student support programme

The university’s Western Cape Regional Student Representative Council recently launched the Where You Belong programme at the Cape Town campus. The full-day event featured insightful presentations, guidance on available resources, and academic support. Read more

Proud Unisa alumnus applies what he has learned in the classroom to real-world situations

Mxolisi Nxumalo, a young Communication Science graduate, Unisa intern, and budding author, shares his inspirational journey. Read more

Unisa PhD graduate earns spot at prestigious Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting

The university proudly celebrates the achievement of one of its distinguished alumni, Dr Unathi Thango, who has been selected to attend the prestigious Eighth Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting on Economic Sciences in Germany. Read more

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

Artificial intelligence as an academic collaborator and challenger

At the opening of Unisa’s 2025 Research and Innovation Week, keynote speaker Professor Nyna Amin from the University of KwaZulu-Natal spoke on challenging the established frameworks in academia in order to lay a firm foundation to incorporate artificial intelligence in higher education. 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

G20 to the people: Unisa and DIRCO launch Town Hall Outreach Programme

Unisa, in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, recently launched the G20 Presidency Community Engagement Town Hall Outreach Programme to take the G20’s agenda directly to communities to inform, engage and gather input from ordinary South Africans. Read more