In this article, staff attached to the Counselling and Career Development section of Unisa’s KwaZulu-Natal Region share insights into the team’s work, and shed light on how they support students as they encounter various hurdles. Read more

At a ceremony held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, 62 graduates received postgraduate qualifications. In attendance at this special event were, among others, the Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the South African Deputy Minister: Higher Education and Training, and the Ethiopian Director-General: Higher Education Academic Affairs. Read more

Thousands of students who have passed matric and are hoping to further their studies at institutions of higher learning could have their dreams shattered by the critical shortage of spaces at many institutions around the country. Read more

With added support for study materials and new initiatives, the campus is fostering enhanced student and community engagement. Read more

The university's College of Education recently hosted a thought-provoking seminar titled FutureLab: Being a Student at Unisa in 2050 to explore what higher education might look like decades from now. Read more

In 2024, the university's Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with Higher Health, presented a peer education programme, a volunteer training initiative that aims to empower Unisa students to be proactive in health and wellness awareness and peer-to-peer support. Read more

Three talented law students from Durban emerged victorious at the finale of the Unisa Law Clinic Student Debate and Indaba 2024. Their win is a testament to their hard work, legal acumen, and dedication to the art of legal argumentation. Read more

As rated by one of the world's largest public research bodies, the university has improved its global position from 797^th to 732^nd, while maintaining its 2024 ranking among South Africa's institutions of higher learning. Read more

Regional Director Dr Joyce Myeza recently met with students in the region to discuss the challenges they experience regarding academic and financial support. Read more