News & Events
Unisa explores solutions to youth unemployment
Experts, policymakers and students gathered at Unisa to explore how stronger partnerships, practical workplace experience and inclusive leadership can help address South Africa’s youth unemployment crisis.Read more
Wearing her achievement with pride
Serurubele Stone travelled from Canberra, Australia, to South Africa to graduate with distinction with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, wearing a custom-made Unisa dress that reflected both her gratitude and her pride.Read more
Why Generation Z is choosing Unisa for flexible learning
Discover why more young South Africans are choosing a university that allows them to earn a qualification without putting their lives on hold, and how dedicated lecturers are helping them succeed every step of the way.Read more
Leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon to speak at Unisa’s CNA Research Symposium
Bold Ideas. Transformative Impact. Listen to one of South Africa's leading open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeons, Dr Zaheer Moolla, alongside top researchers, industry leaders and policymakers, at the 2026 Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium – where innovation shapes Africa's future.Read more
NRF Chief Strategist to deliver keynote on the future of research at Unisa’s CNA Research Symposium
The National Research Foundation’s Chief Strategist, Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli, will share her views on shaping the future of South African research at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium, taking place from 29-30 July 2026.Read more
Leading futurist to speak at Unisa’s CNA Research Symposium
Dr Morné Mostert, Commissioner at the National Planning Commission and international advisor on strategic foresight, leadership thinking and executive decision-making, will be delivering a keynote address at the 2026 Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium.Read more
Deputy Minister calls for collaboration to resolve NSFAS challenges
Speaking during a visit to Unisa, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Yusuf Cassim, called for renewed collaboration between funding bodies and universities to address the financial pressures plaguing the higher education sector.Read more
A season of excellence celebrated at Bloemfontein graduations
Unisa’s autumn graduations held in Bloemfontein during June were an unforgettable celebration of achievement, perseverance and transformation as graduates crossed the stage into a new chapter of their lives.Read more
Latest global ratings confirm Unisa’s rise in higher education sustainability impact
Released last week, the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 confirms that the university has moved up from the 601-800 band to the 401-600 band in terms of its performance regarding Sustainable Development Goals, retaining its spot in the top half worldwide, and in the top 200 regarding two of these goals.Read more
