News & Events

Autumn graduations kick off at Unisa

‘Graduations are the hallmark and pinnacle of trajectories that students follow in the life-long pursuit of wisdom and knowledge in the various degrees they undertake at Unisa,’ wrote Professor Puleng LenkaBula in a personal message to newly minted graduates as the autumn graduation season commences on 14 March 2022.Read more

VC, NSRC share thoughts on key issues

Unisa’s Vice-Chancellor and the student leadership recently engaged on a number of issues experienced by students as well as ways to nurture the academic project.Read more

Looking back on highly successful virtual student orientation sessions

Unisa’s Student Retention Unit recently introduced new students to all things Unisa during online sessions featuring live question-and-answer opportunities. Read more

In memoriam: Mandla Mabuza

Unisa mourns the passing of Mandla Mabuza, founding member of the Unisa National Student Representative Council and former President of the South African Students’ Congress.Read more

Newly appointed VPs ready to make a difference

Two highly experienced professionals joining Team Unisa’s executive were briefed on the institution’s vision by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, during a recent meet-and-greet session at her office. Read more

My journey to officially becoming a university graduate

At the age of 41, Candace Laubscher, Marketing and Communications Specialist – Business Development at Momentum Health Solutions, completed a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Science through Unisa. Read more

Tomorrow's solutions today as young entrepreneurs present their vision

Hosted by Unisa, the BlueOceanCorners City Final Jury event saw trend-setters pitching their solution-oriented creative enterprises that will address a range of local government issues. Read more

Meet Andrea Walters – multimedia artist extraordinaire

An impactful exhibition by this remarkable Unisa alumna and current master’s student attempts to counter the ongoing perception that it is acceptable for a man to punish a woman through violence or death.Read more

Let us make 2022 more lit!

Speaking at the opening of the 2022 academic year, Professor Puleng LenkaBula encouraged Unisans to look forward to a productive year, and to embrace an African university shaping intellectual futures in pursuit of academic excellence. Read more