College of Graduate Studies
Unisa PhD graduate rises with dignity, and proudly lives with equity
As Unisa celebrates inclusion and equality for all its students and staff during Disability Rights Awareness Month, the journey of Dr La-Portia Mahlangu-Matjila is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and unwavering support. Read more
Unisa's eminent women academics recognised for science excellence
As a true inspiration to their younger gender peers, a number of Unisa's magnificent women were among the recipients of the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation's 2025 South African Women in Science Awards. Read more
Canadian minister leads Unisa visit ahead of G20 Summit
A high-level Canadian delegation, led by the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s Minister of Finance and National Revenue, recently visited the Western Cape node of the UNESCO-Unisa-iThemba LABS/NRF Africa Chair in Nanosciences and Nanotechnologies ahead of the G20 Summit later this year. Read more
Escalating the operationalisation of Unisa's catalytic niche areas
Themed Innovating for the Future: Integrating Technology, Sustainability, and Humanity, Unisa held the official opening of the 2nd Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium on 30 July 2025, bringing together academics, industry leaders and policymakers to discuss practical and research-driven solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. Read more
Join a leading African futurist at Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium
Mic Mann, co-founder and CEO of Africarare – Africa's first metaverse – will be a featured panellist during Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium, taking place from 30 to 31 July 2025. Read more
Ethiopian postgraduate students proudly walk the stage at vibrant Unisa graduation ceremony
At a ceremony held in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, 62 graduates received postgraduate qualifications. In attendance at this special event were, among others, the Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the South African Deputy Minister: Higher Education and Training, and the Ethiopian Director-General: Higher Education Academic Affairs. Read more
Experts discuss Unisa's research niche areas at high-level symposium
Having commenced on 14 August, the universitys two-day Catalytic Niche Area (CNA) Research Symposium brings together top national and international experts to discuss and develop ideas for the conceptualisation of highly specialised fields of research. Read more
Societal impact under the microscope at Unisa's Research and Innovation Week
At the opening of its annual week-long celebration of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from its colleges, the university underscored its commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through a wide range of research and innovation initiatives. Read more
Unisa renews commitment to capacity building in Ethiopia
During a recent graduation ceremony at Unisa's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre, the university and the Ethiopian government renewed their memorandum of agreement for an additional five years. Unisa envisions the centre to become a hub for the Eastern African region. Read more
Unisa students ignite tomorrow's solutions
Students from Unisa's colleges showcased their groundbreaking and future-driven inventions at the inaugural 12th Research and Innovation Festival, demonstrating the university's commitment to fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Read more