Released last week, the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026 confirms that the university has moved up from the 601-800 band to the 401-600 band in terms of its performance regarding Sustainable Development Goals, retaining its spot in the top half worldwide, and in the top 200 regarding two of these goals.
2026-06-30 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa dialogue calls on young South Africans to become creators, not captives
The university’s Department of Communication Science, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Mail & Guardian, hosted its Youth Month Dialogue 2026 under the theme "Good Trouble: 1976–2026 – Creators, Not Captives".
2026-06-30 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Global research resources drive local impact at Unisa Vendor Day
The university’s Library and Information Services recently hosted a successful Vendor Day, allowing visitors to explore innovative digital resources shaping the future of research, teaching and learning.
2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Seminar examines attaining the Pan-Africanist vision of development and human security in Africa
A virtual seminar recently hosted by the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs focused on examining the African Continental Free Trade Area as a mechanism for advancing the Pan-Africanist vision of development and human security across the continent.
2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
'Being a Unisa student is not just about receiving a certificate'
Jennifer Moloto, Mrs Limpopo 2026, says she drew motivation from Unisa alumni who graduated against all odds.
2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa makes a strong debut at BRICS forum
The university proudly marked its inaugural participation in the prestigious 5th BRICS Postgraduate Student Forum, hosted by the University of Campinas in Brazil.
2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Unisan triumphs over challenges to celebrate graduation milestone
After more than 20 years of service at Unisa, Talana Lebelo recently walked across the graduation stage at the university's Muckleneuk Campus, proving that personal challenges and a demanding career are no match for determination.
2026-06-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa LIS champions innovation and AI-driven research
As part of Unisa's Research and Innovation Week 2026, the university’s Library and Information Services hosted its Research and Innovation Day under the theme "Unisa LIS at the Heart of Innovation: Advancing Catalytic Research".
2026-06-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Prof LenkaBula brings African scholarship and women's leadership to global sustainability dialogue
Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor has reinforced the university's growing influence in global higher education and sustainable development conversations through her participation in a flagship plenary session of the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia.
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
Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium
Venue: Unisa, Muckleneuk and Science Campuses
Event dates: 29 - 31 July 2026
Full day
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day