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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

Unisans continue to make a major impact on and off the pitch

Read about four Unisa alumni and an academic staff member whose achievements and leadership in the highly competitive world of international cricket are a testament to the university’s role in shaping champions who balance intellect, discipline, and drive.Read more

Driving entrepreneurship for sustainability

Unisa recently hosted the 2025 EDHE Studentpreneurs Indaba and Lekgotla, bringing together student entrepreneurs, academics, and policymakers from around the world under the theme “Entrepreneurship for Sustainability”. Read more

Research and innovation ecosystem practitioner to speak at the Innovation Festival

Shanna Nienaber, Programme Manager at the Water Research Commission, will speak on “Innovating and commercialising within the parameters of legislation”, at the 2025 Unisa Innovation Festival. Read more