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

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

A programme to reach out to the university's incarcerated students is not just about extending support: it's about planting a seed of hope, nurturing dreams, and transforming lives beyond barriers. Read more

Nokuzola Ndwandwe, a Unisa Accounting Science graduate from KwaZulu-Natal, who is also an award-winning menstrual health rights activist, recently addressed the South African Parliament to present a petition calling for menstrual rights to be recognised as a human right in this country. Read more

A transformative workshop developed by the East London Counselling Office recently brought together experts, survivors, and community leaders to share insights, strategies, and personal experiences.Read more

The Unisa Science Engagement Centre recently conducted a robotics and coding workshop to empower more than 600 educators from various schools across the country. Read more

Speaking at Makerere University, Uganda’s largest and oldest institution of higher learning, Professor Puleng LenkaBula shared her thoughts on the resilience, actions, and leadership of African women in the quest to shape the continent’s future and its position in the world.Read more

As the university concluded its 2024 academic agenda at the annual year-end ceremony, the reappointment of Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, signifies the continued commitment of academic excellence and innovation towards the next 150 years and beyond. Read more

Beating the likes of FNB and Sassa, the university's corporate website took top honours in the Best Designed and Accessible Website category at the .za Awards Ceremony, an annual event that recognises stakeholders who excel in advancing the growth and resilience of the .za namespace.Read more