News & Events

From passion to profession: Sonto Mthwane's journey in tourism management

Discover how a Unisa Diploma in Tourism Management is paving the way for a sustainable future in travel. Read more

Students encouraged to play an active role in QA and support at the university

Unisa's KwaZulu-Natal Region recently hosted a successful workshop to inform students about issues related to quality assurance and enhancement at the university. Read more

Extravaganza celebrates 130 years of music at Unisa

Presented by Unisa's Directorate Music, and featuring the Johannesburg Festival Orchestra, the Unisa Music 130th Anniversary Concert showcased musical mastery. Read more

“Networks are our net worth”

A recent Unisa alumni chapter gathering in Zimbabwe emphasised the importance of fostering professional networks and highlighted the value of relationships in professional and personal development. Read more

Unisa Innovation Festival 2024 ends on a high note

On the final day of a highly vibrant and successful festival, Innovation Challenge winners were announced and celebrated as exceptional talent dedicated to reclaiming Africa's intellectual futures. Read more

In conversation with an award-winning author, academic and Unisa alumna from Costa Rica

The Unisa Alumni Relations Office recently interviewed Dr Natasha Gordon-Chipembere regarding her personal life, her academic and professional journey, and her views on the life of Sarah Baartman.Read more

Chronicle of a serial innovator and entrepreneur

Rapelang Rabana, the CEO and founder of Rekindle Learning, recently shared invaluable insights into the role of technology in breaking constraints at the Unisa Innovation Festival 2024. Read more

“A celebration of creativity, ambition, and the power of ideas”

The third day of the Unisa Innovation festival 2024 continued to see upbeat students showcasing their creative ideas to a panel of adjudicators and a live audience, with Professor Les Labuschagne describing them as bold concepts that promise to shape the future.Read more

“Transformation requires intention”

Speaking at the first day of Unisa's much-anticipated Innovation Festival 2024, Dr Nasiphi Moya, Executive Mayor of the City of Tshwane, highlighted the critical role that partnerships with higher institutions and student-led initiatives could play in tackling societal issues such as unemployment and poverty. Read more