Following deliberations at the Hungarian-South African Rectors' Forum in Budapest, Unisa has signed a memorandum of understanding with Óbuda University, allowing joint projects in especially the engineering and technology disciplines that are central to a number of Unisa's catalytic niche areas. This follows an agreement entered into earlier this year with Eötvös Loránd University, the oldest and largest university in Hungary. Read more

Excitement is building ahead of Unisa’s 2^nd International Higher Education Teaching, Learning, and Student Support Conference, a landmark event that brings together global educators, researchers, policymakers, students, and practitioners to revolutionise higher education. Find out what the buzz is about in this short video interview. Read more

With space studies as one of its catalytic niche areas, the university is proud to host the African Astronomical Society Conference and General Assembly 2025, an annual gathering that celebrates Africa’s flourishing astronomy community, and brings together scientists, students, educators, and international partners. Read more

At the annual general meeting of the Unisa Convocation, held on 14 and 15 March 2025, Dr Elias Monhla was elected Unisa Convocation representative to the university’s Council. Read more

The university is working towards partnering with NTG Solutions and the Department of Employment and Labour to implement the Spatial Intelligence Data Science Skills Programme at the institution's computer laboratories, starting in the KZN Region. Read more

The Unisa Art Gallery is currently proudly hosting Introspect II, a solo exhibition by renowned artist Thonton Kabeya. Hailed as a major success, the exhibition has drawn in art enthusiasts, artists and scholars alike, and aligns with the university’s agenda of inclusivity and continental connectivity. Read more

On 3 March 2025, various stakeholders from within and outside Unisa gathered to celebrate the success of the second cohort of Drone Divas and the first cohort of Advanced Drone Divas, who have been positioned at the forefront of an evolving industry. Read more

Two students studying towards business qualifications at the university are visiting the Romanian-American University in Bucharest, Romania, under a student exchange programme as part of the European Union's Erasmus+ funding programme. Read more

The National Student Representative Council and Regional Student Representatives from all the regions of the university gathered at the Durban campus to share ideas and discuss the pressing financial challenges facing students. Read more