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

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

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

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

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

Unisa exhibitions draw big crowds

The university’s recent mall campaigns garnered considerable attention as the 2026 application period remained open for prospective students. Read more