News & Events

Students equipped for the world of work

Unisa’s Eastern Cape Regional Student Representative Council recently hosted a Student Equip Workshop, exposing students to a wide range of industries, career paths, internships, and job opportunities. Read more

Unisa Eastern Cape Region hosts first Provincial Disability Indaba

Attended by a number of stakeholders, the landmark event was held to reflect on the post-school transition of students with disabilities.Read more

Unisa partners with tech entities to enhance Africa’s digital future

The university recently partnered with Women in Tech South Africa and Amazon Web Services to host a workshop aimed at empowering Unisa students registered in the fields of Information Systems and Computer Science with industry insights, real-world experiences, and information on global job opportunities.Read more

Interrogating the boundaries of knowledge through art

A bold multidisciplinary showcase at the Unisa Art Gallery, titled “Thresholds of Knowledge”, is curated by renowned academic and artist Professor Nombe Mpako, and challenges artists, students, and the public to interrogate the boundaries of knowledge, both personal and collective, through immersive visual storytelling. Read more

Expanding media skills for Unisa Radio

Unisa Radio recently hosted a mentorship workshop with award-winning content producers from mainstream radio, such as Metro FM, Radio 702 and Power FM, aimed at fostering productivity among the university's radio employees. Read more

Young Unisan recognised by leading South African newspaper

Both a graduate and current student at Unisa, Tebogo Dion Rapakgadi was recently nominated for a 2025 Sunday World Unsung Hero Award in recognition of his civic leadership efforts, most notably in the establishment of an impactful community initiative. Read more

A double achievement of note

Jessica Soko gave birth to her son while completing the final examinations towards a Higher Certificate in Law at Unisa. Read more

Giving students a voice in issues of QA

A recent quality assurance engagement sought to empower students to assume a significant and influential role in quality assurance and enhancement throughout the university, with a particular focus on the experiences of College of Education students. Read more

Professional bodies rally behind Unisa’s CTA students

Unisa’s College of Accounting Sciences recently celebrated the brightest academic talents in the rigorous Theory of Accountancy programme. It reaffirmed Unisa’s status as South Africa’s largest producer of accounting graduates. Read more