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Turning waste into power – The Archaea Eco story

Iviwe Notununu, a Unisa Innovation Challenge winner from the previous #UnisaInnovationFestival has been making strides and effecting change through his startup, Archaea Eco, turning organic waste into clean cooking biogas and fertiliser. Read more

Unisa celebrates African wisdom with groundbreaking multilingual proverbs book

In a celebration of language, culture and scholarship, the university recently hosted the launch of Soshanguve paremiology+: A multilingual approach, Unisa's first multilingual open-access book, ensuring free global access for students, researchers, and communities. Read more

Advancing academic excellence through global collaboration

Unisa hosted representatives of Sacramento State University and the Gauteng Provincial Legislature on 4 November 2025 to explore avenues for academic collaboration, aimed at strengthening international academic exchange and cooperation. Read more

Celebrating two years of internship success

Unisa's Department of Study Material, Production, and Delivery recently hosted a farewell function to celebrate the journey and growth of its interns. Read more

Wings of opportunity: Bringing drones into the classroom

Having completed the Inhlanyelo Hub Drone Diva Programme, Unisa alumna Happiness Godora is integrating drone technology into classrooms to enhance STEM learning and make it an interactive experience for learners in South Africa. Read more

Finding the strength to persevere

Law graduate Meckhala Reddy's greatest motivation was the memory of her late mother, whose pride in her academic achievements became a powerful driving force. Read more

Disability awareness at Unisa: Disability is not inability

As National Disability Rights Awareness Month commences, the university reflects on its inclusive institutional structures, policies, and technologies to facilitate universal access. Read more

Young communicators gain experience at Unisa

Through an internship programme, the Department of Institutional Advancement's Communications Division provides Unisa alumni with the opportunity to gain practical experience and improve future employability. Read more

Unisa doctoral voices: stories of grit, growth and greatness

From theology to technology, nursing to decolonial scholarship – meet the extraordinary graduates who turned distance learning into a journey of self-discovery, resilience and purpose. Read more