News & Events

Unisa takes part in the 2023 EDHE Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Competition

Inhlanyelo Hub, a burgeoning entrepreneurial venture, recently made its mark by participating in the prestigious Entrepreneurship Intervarsity Northern Regional Round representing Unisa. The event aims to discover and celebrate the brightest student entrepreneurs from South African public universities. Read more

Fly our national sporting colours on Fridays

The temperature is reaching boiling point as World Cup fever rages across Unisa’s campuses – here’s YOUR chance to show your support for our heroes in green. Read more

My mental health matters: Raising awareness and breaking stigmas

Mental health can sometimes be overshadowed in a world that often emphasises physical well-being. October is mental health awareness month, a time to acknowledge, educate, and advocate for mental health. Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region took this mission to a whole new level. Read more

Preserving the legacy of an inimitable media giant

Speaking at the 13th Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture hosted by the National Press Club, in partnership with Unisa and the Qoboza family, keynote speaker Sandile Memela, a seasoned journalist and communication expert, affirmed that Percy Qoboza was an enemy of the apartheid regime as he was unapologetically vocal and upheld moral journalism. Read more

Unisa KZN Region hosts a student health and wellness festival

A student's journey to success begins with a healthy body and a focused mind. The Student Affairs Department, in collaboration with the KwaZulu-Natal Region, invited all Unisa students to attend the Student Health and Wellness Festival to address vital aspects that pave the way for student's academic success. Read more

Unisa Alumni Relations Office strengthens bond with Botswana graduates

Unisa's Alumni Relations Office recently embarked on a significant journey to reconnect with its graduates in Gaborone, Botswana. This visit not only reinforced the strong ties between the university and its alumni, but also provided valuable insights into alumni engagement strategies. Read more

Unisans celebrate spring with hard-won qualifications

More than 700 qualifications were recently conferred during the first of Unisa’s Eastern Cape’s spring graduation ceremonies, testimony to the resilience, hard work, and dedication of every single graduate. Read more

Unisa scholars listed among the world's top 2% of scientists

Affirming Unisa's stature as a centre of excellence on the global stage, Stanford University in the United States and Elsevier, a Dutch academic publishing company, recently listed various Unisa academics among the world's top 2%% of scientists in 2023 for career-long and 2022-year impact in their respective fields. Read more

Unisa’s solar-powered car shines at the Bridgestone Ilanga Cup

The exciting UniSolar, a solar-powered car designed by engineering students from Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology, recently won the Solar Car Rookie Award at the 2023 Bridgestone Ilanga Cup and took second place in the cruiser category. Read more