College of Graduate Studies
Unisa celebrates postgraduate and catalytic niche area excellence
The university's College of Graduate Studies recently celebrated a proud milestone in postgraduate education and research at the 7th Annual International Public Health Conference hosted by the African Institute of Public Health Professionals. Read more
Unisa's doctoral candidates take the national stage
Doctoral candidates Precious Letsoalo and Grace Magama proudly represented Unisa at the national Three-Minute Thesis Competition, recently held at the University of the Free State. Read more
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
Decolonising innovation: indigenous wisdom as a catalyst for African solutions
Unisa's 6th Indigenous Epistemologies Seminar Series, hosted by the College of Graduate Studies, successfully facilitated continental dialogue on the role of indigenous knowledge systems in shaping African futures. Read more
Unisa hosts successful virtual open day for 2026 Ethiopian admissions
The Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently hosted a successful virtual open day for the 2026 master's and doctoral admissions, providing valuable insights into the application process, student support services and Unisa's commitment to accessible, high-quality postgraduate education. Read more
Unisa strengthens global ties in science and innovation
Unisa and the Canada-Quebec National Institute for Scientific Research recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance nanoscience research and innovation. Read more
Honouring a legacy: Reclaiming demand in African development
In his keynote address at the 4th Annual Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, Prof Andrew Fischer, called on Africa to rethink redistribution – not just through taxation and spending, but by preventing the loss of value through transnational corporate control. Read more
Reflecting on the Unisa catalytic niche areas' interconnectedness
Unisa's College of Graduate Studies hosted the Virtual Catalytic Niche Area Roundtables for postgraduate students and emerging researchers, empowering them to produce groundbreaking research that can transform societies. Read more
Reassessing factors that exacerbate gender inequality
"The struggle for gender equality is far from over" - a common thread made during a panel discussion at the recent Unisa's Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium that centred on the partnerships required to achieve gender equality. 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