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Unisa conference brings together global digital technology experts

The university is hosting its three-day Digital Technology Conference at the CSIR Convention Centre, bringing together global thought leaders, policymakers, industry experts and students to explore how inclusive and transformative technologies can drive sustainable development across Africa.

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2026-02-27 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisans reflect on the 2026 Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Lekgotla

Distinguished professors, academics, professional staff and leaders expressed their candid insights on leadership, innovation and the future of higher education at this year’s pivotal Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla.

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2026-02-26 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Lekgotla panel discussion rethinks the modern university

A panel discussion at Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla interrogated the evolving role of universities in society, urging intentional leadership, societal relevance and innovation to shape a future-ready institution that serves communities, graduates and the public good.

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2026-02-26 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa redefines student support through Inhlanyelo Hub NPC

Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub and the university’s Gauteng Region have taken a decisive step toward exploring deeper collaboration to strengthen Unisa’s regional offices as centres of excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology-enabled learning.

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2026-02-26 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Building innovation capability across borders

Unisa's Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation is strengthening innovation capacity at the University of Zambia through a growing strategic collaboration.

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2026-02-25 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate

A theology of spatial justice in relation to land in South Africa

A desire to dig deeper on a land claim process has led Dr Ntandoyenkosi Mlambo, a senior lecturer in Church History at Unisa, to examine historical spatial practices in three selected denominations, along with their role in shaping a theology of spatial justice.

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2026-02-25 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Lekgotla anchors commitment to student success

Clarity on the university’s strategy led to collaborative engagements on the second day of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla. The sessions reaffirmed collective leadership and solidified a culture of accountability and restitution.

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2026-02-25 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa celebrates voices of diversity

The university's Directorate of Language Services recently celebrated International Mother Language Day, under the theme "Celebrating Voices of Diversity: Building Bridges Through Mother Language".

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2026-02-24 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Building Unisa's execution architecture for institutional impact

Steering strategy in motion, the Unisa Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla, currently underway, aims to catapult organisational performance by aligning strategic goals with data-driven decision-making, ensuring institutional commitment, and advancing the institution's transformation for unremitting improvement.

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2026-02-20 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Education, Lead, Featured, Featured, Dept Mathematical education, Research news, Corporate

National leader in mathematics education aims to improve outcomes

Witnessing first-hand how learners struggle, not because of a lack of ability but because of how mathematics is taught and assessed, Prof Masilo France Machaba's research focus is on mathematics teaching and learning, with particular emphasis on conceptual understanding.

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Upcoming events

27 October

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