In a defining moment for South Africa’s skills development landscape, Unisa has unveiled a UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) at its Science Campus, positioning itself within a powerful global network committed to transforming technical and vocational education for a rapidly changing world.
2026-03-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa extends its reach through school visits and expos
Through a series of school engagements across Gauteng, the university recently provided learners with valuable guidance on higher education opportunities, admissions processes, and the benefits of comprehensive open and distance eLearning.
2026-03-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa and SIU to build specialised skills to address fraud and corruption
The university and the Special Investigating Unit recently entered into an agreement to collaborate in critical areas, with a particular emphasis on building specialised skills to address financial crimes in South Africa.
2026-03-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan’s research reveals the intricate interaction between soil and environment
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Professor Veronica Ngole-Jeme’s research highlights the complex relationship between soil and the movement of pollutants throughout the environment.
2026-03-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Scaling success: Unisa reflects on leadership, academic excellence and growth
Led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the university's executive management recently briefed the media on Unisa's achievements, partnerships and the acceleration of its systems and architecture over the past five years.
2026-03-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa welcomes students during Orientation Week 2026
The five-day programme provided students with essential information, practical guidance and the support needed to begin their academic journey with confidence.
2026-03-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa hosts the Zimbabwe Open University to exchange research know-how
The three-day engagement allowed both institutions to evaluate their operational processes and practices within the distance education space, and identify areas for improvement.
2026-03-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Towards a ritual-informed humanitarian psychology
In his inaugural lecture, the College of Human Sciences' Prof Yaseen Ally outlined his vision for a discipline that is more humane, more grounded and more responsive to the realities of plural societies.
2026-03-17 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan joins the Executive Committee of CSA-SA
This International Women’s Month, the College of Human Sciences celebrates Dr Modiehi Rammutloa, who was recently elected to the Executive Committee: Local and Regional Partnerships of the Citizen Science Association of Southern Africa.
2026-03-17 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan appointed to the UJ Archives Advisory Board
Dr Vanessa Mathope of the Department of Information Science in the College of Human Sciences has been appointed to the University of Johannesburg Archives Advisory Board, marking a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey.
International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)
Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 27 - 30 October 2026
Full day
International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ICTVET2026)
Event dates: 24 - 27 March 2026
Full day