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Distinguished scholar awarded prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship

Unisa's James Chibueze, a Distinguished Professor of Astrophysics, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship to strengthen international research collaborations, expand global academic networks and enrich the United Kingdom's scientific research landscape. Read more

Unisa studentpreneur triumphs at the 2025 EDHE Intervarsity Competition

Unisa celebrates a major victory as studentpreneur Tumelo Ratala claims top honours at the 2025 EDHE Intervarsity Competition, reaffirming the university's rising dominance in student innovation. Read more

Unisa alumna shines at the Forty under 40 SA Awards

Former Unisa scholar and alumna, Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, received the 2025 South Africa's Young Leader in Education Award at the Forty under 40 South Africa Awards Ceremony, recognising her outstanding ingenuity in her approach to environmental and climate education. Read more

Unisa Radio celebrates and reflects on a productive year

The station hosted a much-anticipated year-end workshop that brought together staff, management, and guests for a fun-filled day of learning, reflection, and celebration. Read more

Celebrating a university on the rise

‘Forward ever, backward never’ was the central theme of the address by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, at the university’s vibrant Official Closing of the 2025 Academic Year.Read more

Perseverance pays off for visually impaired student

Twenty-five-year-old Robyn Waters recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, an impressive and inspiring achievement given that she has been blind since birth.Read more

Unisa celebrates twelfth graduation ceremony in Ethiopia

Marking a significant milestone in African academic collaboration, the university recently hosted a joyful graduation ceremony at its Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa.Read more

Unisa alumna pursues her dream with determination

Having overcome numerous obstacles to graduate with a BA in Counselling Psychology, Nhlanhla Khuzwayo has her sights firmly set on a postgraduate qualification. Read more

Showcasing postgraduate research and innovation with global impact

Held on 18 November, master's and doctoral students rose to the challenge at the 2025 Unisa Research and Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase Competition, which was aligned with the university's 10 catalytic niche areas. Read more