News & Events

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

Unisan honoured with Mail & Guardian award

Shatadi Phoshoko, former Unisa National Student Representative Council Secretary-General and the first woman to hold the position, was recently selected as a recipient of a Mail & Guardian 200 Young South Africans Award in the Justice category. Read more

Telling the story of Unisa

Unisa’s Alumni Relations Office and the Unisa Library Archives have embarked on a collaboration to celebrate and safeguard the legacy of the university and its people. As custodians of the alumni database and archival records, the two offices are uniting to tell the story of Unisa – past, present, and future. Read more

Unisa law student takes top honours in essay competition

Lukhona Marele has been awarded first place in the Judges Matter Essay Competition, earning national recognition for exceptional legal scholarship and original research. Read more