News & Events

Strengthening disability-inclusive practices across higher education

Unisa’s Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities recently held its forum for students with disabilities at a national conference, which was themed Leading change: Engaging on inclusive policies and empowered futures. Read more

Unisan to lead SASCOC psychology working group

Dr Koketjo Tsebe, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Psychology, was recently appointed as Chairperson of the High-Performance Psychology Working Group of the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee.Read more

Unisa renders real-time, student-centred support at correctional and regional centres

Led by Executive Director Prof Meahabo Magano, the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning spearheaded a programme to support students in academic, assessment, and financial matters. Read more

Unisa shoots for the stars with strategic international partnership in space sciences

Unisa and Chinese aerospace company STAR.VISION have entered into a historic partnership which will leverage the university's expertise in artificial intelligence and data science and the company's cutting-edge satellite platforms. Read more

Road-mapping the National Dialogue

Successfully hosted by Unisa, the historic first National Convention of the National Dialogue culminated in guidelines towards a draft plan of action to set the twelve-month process in motion. Read more

Unisa's book boffins clinch debate victory over UJ

The Unisa Library and Information Services Book Club recently claimed top honours in a spirited debate against the University of Johannesburg's Library Book Club on the theme “The Societal Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics”. Read more

Education in the spotlight at National Dialogue

One of the key citizen-led conversations at the first National Convention of the National Dialogue, hosted by Unisa, was themed Winning the future through education and a healthy nation, focusing on both challenges and solutions. Read more

Remembering the academic and political legacy of the late ZK Matthews

Professor ZK Matthews left an indelible mark on the University of South Africa, both through his distinguished academic career and his influence in shaping the institution’s intellectual and political character.Read more

Influence of the Global North on biotechnology research and innovation

A recent discussion at Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Area Symposium centred on the Influence of the Global North on biotechnology, indigenous knowledge-based innovative approaches in the development of medicine, and the role of universities in addressing the infusion of African-based medicine into the local supply chain. Read more

‘Women should unite in their diversity to challenge gender injustice’

During a momentous Women's Month celebration through the Feroza Adam Memorial Lecture, former anti-apartheid activist, Cheryl Carolus, urged women to avail themselves to serve in leadership positions to advance the fight against gender inequality and gender injustice. Read more