Delivering the 16th Es'kia Mphahlele Annual Memorial Lecture, Professor Mũkoma wa Ngũgĩ, acclaimed scholar, author and poet, said that Mphahlele and his contemporaries were not only conscious of each other and immersed in their political and cultural context, but also influenced Black Americans and the Black diaspora across the world. Read more

Doctoral candidates Precious Letsoalo and Grace Magama, proudly represented Unisa at the national Three-Minute Thesis Competition, recently held at the University of the Free State. Read more

After completing the Drone Divas programme at Unisa subsidiary Inhlanyelo Hub, Ratolajeso Sekano founded Atosphere with the mission of developing anti-drone systems and radar solutions, as well as projects to support safety and quality in the industry. Read more

Teboho Malei, an inmate at Mangaung Correctional Centre, recently obtained a Bachelor of Laws degree at Unisa with 20 distinctions. Read more

The Unisa Directorate of Institutional Support and Services' senior management visited the university's Science Campus in Florida to explore how cutting-edge facilities shape students' real-world learning experiences. Read more

Three Master of Engineering graduates from the university’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology are advancing mining engineering research with projects that tackle real-world challenges in blasting safety, efficiency and environmental control.Read more

Delivering the annual Unisa Founders' Lecture, renowned economist and global leader in sustainable development, Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs, maintained that universities are the most fundamental institutions of societal transformation for the future we want. Read more

Deeply rooted in African realities and aspiring to shape Africa's futures, the Unisa Innovation Festival 2025 started on a high note with the emphasis on merging research, innovation and commercialisation to solve African challenges and be globally relevant. Read more

Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, Unisa's Chief Information Officer and Vice-Principal of Information and Communication Technology, was recently named Public Sector CIO of the Year at the 2025 CIO Awards for her impactful contributions to the country's digital transformation journey and future. Read more