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Students take centre stage as Unisa hosts National Multilingual Student Debate
Four universities, six themes and three rounds of debate put South Africa’s multilingual higher education agenda under the spotlight, with iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu taking the inaugural national title.Read more
Empowerment beyond barriers: Unisa students with disabilities champion inclusion and success
Students, disability advocates and university leaders came together in East London to explore practical ways of strengthening accessibility, inclusion and academic success.Read more
From waste tyres to shoe polish: Unisa Professor turns waste into opportunity
From waste tyres and mine tailings to plastic waste and sewage sludge, Professor Tebogo Mashifana’s research is exploring how materials discarded as waste can be recovered and transformed into useful products.Read more
Unisa law students put advocacy skills to the test at inter-regional moot court competition
Unisa law students tested their legal research, written and oral advocacy skills before a full bench at the 2026 Black Lawyers Association Student Chapter Inter-Regional Moot Court Competition in Durban.Read more
Every step matters. Every student matters.
From choosing to apply to preparing for life as an ODeL student, Unisa’s Student Retention Unit helps prospective students take informed first steps towards academic success.Read more
Unisa students take top honours at 2026 HEQAF Student Paper Presentation Competition
Three Unisa students took the top positions at the 2026 HEQAF Student Paper Presentation Competition, demonstrating how student voices can contribute to quality assurance debates and research in higher education.Read more
Unisa’s Top 100 CTA achievers recognised as accounting firms seek emerging talent
Unisa’s top CTA performers are already attracting interest from the accounting profession, with recruitment opportunities and SAICA training contracts emerging alongside recognition for their academic excellence.Read more
Young KZN photographers explore the ocean through Unisa lens
Unisa’s Marine and Ocean Photography Competition gives young KwaZulu-Natal learners a chance to develop their photography skills, explore marine biodiversity, and deepen their understanding of ocean conservation.Read more
Department of Health Studies strengthens postgraduate research capacity in Ethiopia
A face-to-face workshop in Ethiopia brought together Unisa’s 2026 master’s and doctoral students for intensive research training, while also providing ongoing support to current students and alumni.Read more
