Through a landmark partnership with Messe Frankfurt, signed in Germany during the internationally renowned Techtextil and Texprocess trade fairs, Unisa has become the first African university to formally partner with one of the world’s most influential trade exhibition platforms that spans the full clothing, textile, leather and footwear value chain.
Tue May 05 14:27:00 SAST 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Alumni, Corporate
Alumnus marvels at Unisa's transition from paper trails to digital excellence
Education specialist Sanele Jama comments on how far the university has come from the paper-based materials and venue-bound exams of his early student days.
2026-05-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa accounting career engagement draws students and industry leaders
A powerful collaboration between the university's College of Accounting Sciences and the Gauteng Counselling Department brought together more than 700 accounting students, alongside leading companies and professional bodies, at a dynamic and impactful career engagement event.
2026-05-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisa business management fundi calls for new research agenda on small businesses
In her inaugural lecture, Prof Thea Visser from the university's College of Economic and Management Sciences called for a bold rethink of how small businesses are studied, urging researchers to move beyond outdated approaches and confront the realities shaping entrepreneurs in South Africa and beyond.
2026-05-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Strategic engagement between Unisa and UNAM opens doors for collaboration
The university's College of Accounting Sciences recently hosted a delegation from the University of Namibia to explore shared priorities and identify practical areas for partnership within accounting education.
2026-05-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa celebrates academic excellence at the Mangaung Correctional Centre
Unisa recently held graduations and awards ceremony at the Mangaung Correctional Centre, recognising incarcerated individuals' academic progress, and as part of the centre's rehabilitation interventions geared at transforming and preparing them to reintegrate into society.
2026-04-30 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Masterclass unpacks the power of glocalisation in global marketing
Unisa's final masterclass highlighted that brands win when they think globally, but act locally, further revealing that striking the right balance maintains a competitive edge.
2026-04-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa and NPC expand partnership to promote the journalism profession
Unisa and the National Press Club recently expanded their partnership to recognise the development of and promotion of the journalism profession, as well as to honour the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu through related initiatives.
2026-04-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's renowned scholars nominated for South Africa's Science Oscars
Unisa's esteemed scholars have been nominated for the prestigious 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. These awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation by individuals, teams, partnerships and organisations in South Africa.
2026-04-28 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Thabo Mbeki African School, Lead, Corporate
Unisa celebrates the life and legacy of Miriam Makeba
Unisa's Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs, in partnership with the Miriam Makeba Foundation, recently hosted the 4th Annual Mariam Makeba Lecture to celebrate her life and legacy as a revolutionary and cultural diplomat.
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
3rd International Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Student Support Conference
Event dates: 04 - 07 May 2026
Full day