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The National Dialogue Steering Committee entrusted with helping to reimagine South Africa's future

Speaking at the induction of the National Dialogue Steering Committee, which took place on 17 and 18 January 2026, His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the committee is entrusted with helping to reimagine South Africa's future, also reiterating that the dialogue should be inclusive.

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2026-01-20 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa reaffirms its commitment to decolonial scholarship

On 15 January 2026, Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, held a brief meeting with esteemed international keynote speakers of the 2026 Unisa Decoloniality Summer School, aimed at underscoring the global significance of decolonial scholarship and its implications of transforming higher education.

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2026-01-20 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Fostering global collaboration to advance the decolonial agenda

Unisa kick-started the 2026 academic year with the 12th Decoloniality Summer School, which took place from 12 to 16 January 2026, immersing students, scholars and researchers in critical debates on transforming knowledge production, curriculum design and institutional culture from decolonial perspectives.

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2026-01-20 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Law, Featured, Corporate

Persistent Unisan awarded the prestigious Johannes Voet Bar Medal

Despite the challenges that Unisa LLB student Rumaanah Gani faced over the years, she persevered and demonstrated exceptional commitment and intellectual curiosity, which culminated in a remarkable academic record.

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2026-01-16 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa studentpreneur triumphs at the 2025 EDHE Intervarsity Competition

Unisa celebrates a major victory as studentpreneur Tumelo Ratala claims top honours at the 2025 EDHE Intervarsity Competition, reaffirming the university's rising dominance in student innovation.

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2026-01-16 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate

Distinguished scholar awarded prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship

Unisa's James Chibueze, a Distinguished Professor of Astrophysics, has been awarded the prestigious Royal Society Wolfson Visiting Fellowship to strengthen international research collaborations, expand global academic networks and enrich the United Kingdom's scientific research landscape.

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2026-01-16 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Corporate

The 2026 Decoloniality Summer School opens a new chapter in transforming the classroom

The official opening of Unisa's 12th Decoloniality Summer School began with a call to transform the classroom, foregrounding Global South voices and championing African-centred knowledge to achieve a socially just education system.

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2026-01-16 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Renowned Unisa Professor Mazibuko to serve on the National Dialogue Steering Committee

Unisa proudly announces the appointment of Professor Nokuthula Caritus Mazibuko to the National Dialogue Steering Committee, where she will represent the Academia, Think-Tank and Research Sector at a national level.

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2026-01-15 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

The 7th Unisa International Voice Competition promises an electrifying music experience

The much-anticipated 7th Unisa International Voice Competition will take place from 20 to 31 January 2026, attracting outstanding vocal talent from across the globe and reaffirming the university's longstanding commitment to excellence in music performance and education.

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2026-01-13 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Education, Featured, Alumni, Corporate

Unisa alumna shines at the Forty under 40 SA Awards

Former Unisa scholar and alumna, Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, received the 2025 South Africa's Young Leader in Education Award at the Forty under 40 South Africa Awards Ceremony, recognising her outstanding ingenuity in her approach to environmental and climate education.

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Upcoming events

27 2026-10-27 00:00:00.0

International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)

Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 2026-10-27 00:00:00.0 - 2026-10-30 00:00:00.0
Full day

24 2026-03-24 00:00:00.0

International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ICTVET2026)

Event dates: 2026-03-24 00:00:00.0 - 2026-03-27 00:00:00.0
Full day

24 2026-02-24 00:00:00.0

Digital Technology Conference

Event dates: 2026-02-24 00:00:00.0 - 2026-02-26 00:00:00.0
Full day