News & Events

Historic landmark for Unisa North Eastern Region

Unisa North Eastern Region law students have been lauded for raising the regional flag high at the recent Moot Court competition. For their stellar performance, the group received the Best Memorial Award for their cogent and well-drafted heads of arguments. Read more

A university that defies barriers to deliver education for the marginalised

In celebration of Unisa’s 150th anniversary, esteemed scholars and industry giants share their thoughts on how this august university positively impacts society in South Africa and the globe. Read more

Lekgotla concluded on a high note

Speaking at the conclusion of the first Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla for 2023, Professor Puleng LenkaBula reviewed the crucial issues discussed during the intensive two-day event, noting challenges, opportunities and achievements. Read more

Kenya alumni celebrate 150 years of excellence and pledge support for Unisa

Unisa Alumni in Kenya came together to give back to their alma mater by establishing a legacy scholarship to benefit future generations and to support the university's vision to reclaim Africa's intellectual futures.Read more

Internationalisation, engaged scholarship ventilated at Lekgotla

As participants at the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla continued to plot a course for Unisa in its 150th anniversary year, the institution’s international footprint and academic community engagement strategy came under the spotlight. Read more

"Music is our life; it reflects what we go through"

Driven by the philosophy “Music is our life; it reflects what we go through”, the Unisa Choir’s musical repertoires, comprising staff and students, leave a mark in the minds of its audience on august occasions. Read more

Department of Geography sets the standard with new online glossary

In line with Unisa's transformation and language policy, the Department of Geography has developed an online multilingual glossary. The glossary is an open educational resource available to lecturers and students, other universities, school teachers and learners, and stakeholders in civil society and industry. Read more

CAS declares 2023 the year for excellent student support

Committed to advancing and achieving its targets and mandate of strengthening student support services, the College of Accounting Sciences has declared the 2023 academic year for excellent student support by lining up a range of programmes to help students achieve their goals. Read more

Lekgotla cements Unisa’s vision for the future

Taking place on 14 and 15 March, the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla offers academics and executives a platform to deliberate on improving the university’s outputs in the key areas of teaching, learning and research, and to re-examine the institution’s strategic pillars. Read more