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Unisa hosts successful virtual open day for 2026 Ethiopian admissions

The Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently hosted a successful virtual open day for the 2026 master's and doctoral admissions, providing valuable insights into the application process, student support services, and Unisa's commitment to accessible, high-quality postgraduate education. Read more

Unisa students shine at first BICTaD Conference

Members of the university's Communication Students Association recently presented papers at the Bi-Annual International Conference on Telecommunications and Digitality, hosted by the Department of Communication Science. Read more

Multidisciplinary showcase set to celebrate the creative achievements of Unisa art students

Senior students in the Visual Multimedia Arts programmes in the Department of Art and Music will be showcasing their work at the Unisa Art Gallery under the theme “Moving Spaces”. Read more

Unisa engineering team restores mobility and dignity

In an impactful display of service to humanity, students and staff in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently visited the Association for Persons with Disabilities Centre to carry out vital repairs and perform safety checks on electric wheelchairs used by residents at the centre. Read more

Matrimonial magnificence as husband and wife graduate at Unisa

Shared goals and academic achievements mark the matrimonial journey of Keitumetse and Tshepo Baloyi, who recently celebrated their joint academic achievements. Read more

Renowned economist and global leader in sustainable development to speak at Unisa

Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, President of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network, will headline the much-anticipated Unisa 2025 Founders' Lecture, hosted by the institution's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula. He will speak on the theme “Solidarity, Social Justice and Reclaiming Futures: The Roles of Universities in Contested Geopolitics”. Read more

Unisan proves that determination pays off

Administrative staffer Mosibudi Ramoroka balanced work deadlines, meetings, and late-night study sessions, and ultimately, perseverance turned ambition into achievement. Read more

Unisa graduate turns adversity into ambition

Armed with a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology, Dumisa Siphesihle Magocoba stands tall as a Specialised Case Officer at the Department of Correctional Services. Read more

Economic expert to judge renewal energy pitches during the Tshwane Youth Innovation Challenge

As part of the 2025 Unisa Innovation Festival, Dr Lardo Stander, an economic entrepreneur and CEO of the Tshwane Economic Development Agency, will judge renewable energy pitches by Unisa students who are finalists in the Tshwane Youth Innovation Challenge. Read more

Unisa Chancellor's Golf Challenge drives hope and access to education

The university recently hosted its Chancellor's Shaping Futures Golf Challenge 2025 for the institution's Gauteng Region, bringing together leaders from business, government, academia, and civil society for a day of sport, networking, and purpose. Read more