The university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tyumen State University and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, a breakthrough initiative that will see isiZulu taught in Russia, while Russian will be taught at Unisa. Read more

“Be curious of anything new on your body,” said highly decorated South African actress and cancer survivor, Dr Lilian Dube, at Unisa's 2025 Reproductive Health Month Commemorative event. Read more

Students from the College of Economic and Management Sciences have secured a place in the global finals of the prestigious Spencer-RIMS Risk Management Challenge, and will compete at the RISKWORLD conference in Chicago. Read more

In a groundbreaking initiative intended to sow the seeds of change and empowerment, the Inside-out Outside-in South African Corrections Interest Group, located in the university’s Department of Psychology, recently joined hands with the Department of Correctional Services in hosting a transformative career day exhibition for women serving prison sentences. Read more

Recently, students awaiting assistance in the registration queue at the Cape Town Campus were surprised and excited when Professor Puleng Lenka-Bula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, and Professor Moloko Sepota, acting Registrar, engaged with them personally. Read more

With prospective students eager to apply for the 2025 academic year, Unisa's Eastern Cape regional centres experienced a significant rise in the number of walk-in applications and registrations. Read more

Unisa students and community members in the Jozini Local Municipality, received invaluable support with their applications, registrations, and funding enquiries thanks to strong stakeholder relationships in the KwaZulu-Natal region. Read more

Dr Karen Stander of the College of Economic and Management Sciences has been appointed chairperson of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme board. The appointment marks a pivotal moment in her career, as she works towards advancing student empowerment and building a sustainable future for South Africa's learners.Read more

Energising the audience at the 2025 Academic Opening Ceremony, which featured an address by Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, Professor Puleng LenkaBula said that the university will continue to position itself as a digitally dynamic and technologically advanced institution providing online, affordable and high-quality education. Read more