News & Events

Careers fair showcases opportunities in agriculture, environmental science, and SET

Unisa recently hosted a careers fair that provided students with a valuable platform to explore diverse career paths, to network with experts, and to gain insights into current trends and developments in these fields. Read more

"This achievement means that I have worked hard and earned my crown"

Unisa's Gauteng regional student leader, Sanelisiwe Siyothula, recently obtained a Public Relations Diploma to bridge theory and practice in student leadership. Siyothula's academic achievement tells a story of a township girl who wants to solve the world's communication challenges. Read more

Tshwane Region law students win the Unisa Moot Court Competition

In a competition that seeks to allow law students to put their learning into practice, the Tshwane Region was declared the winner of the Unisa Moot Court Competition.Read more

Learning from the life of OR Tambo

Delivered by the eminent Judge Tshifhiwa Maumela, the second annual Oliver Tambo Memorial Lecture not only reminisced about Tambo's life and leadership capabilities but also deliberated on issues affecting South Africa and higher education. Read more

An alumni event fit for queens

The Unisa Ekurhuleni Alumni Chapter’s women recently had brunch with Her Majesty Queen Sekhothali Mabhena of the amaNdebele Kingdom, to celebrate Women’s Month. Read more

Greater Johannesburg Regional SRC commits to ethical conduct

The Greater Johannesburg Regional SRC pledges to put Unisa students first, to be honest, and to respect the university's code of conduct. Read more

Unisans contribute lessons towards shaping futures with eco-systemic living

At 12:00 on 9 July, Unisa staff members (from academic and professional support) presented a joint paper at an international conference on systems thinking. The paper was entitled: “Towards eco-systemic living: Learning with indigenous leaders in Africa and Indonesia through a community of practice: Implications for climate change and pandemics”.Read more

Bestmed donation boosts Unisa’s laptop initiative

A generous donation from the Bestmed medical scheme will further Unisa's efforts to address the lack of devices among its students.Read more

Student orientation goes virtual

In a first for Unisa’s Gauteng Region, students registering for the first time were orientated online, with presenters engaging with attendees via live chat.Read more