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Eastern Cape autumn graduations celebrate excellence, achievement and new beginnings

The graduations brought together graduates, families, friends, and members of the university community to celebrate a significant milestone in students' academic journeys.Read more

Latest global ratings confirm Unisa’s rise in higher education sustainability impact

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.Read more

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."Read more

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.Read more

‘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.Read more

Completing study tasks early reduces last-minute pressure, says RSRC graduate

Prioritisation, consistency, and careful planning taught Thato Eben Phala, a recent Bachelor of Commerce degree recipient (Cum Laude) and an outgoing Regional Student Representative Council member, to work proactively rather than reactively.Read more

Outgoing Limpopo RSRC members lead by example

Five members of the Limpopo Regional Student Representative Council were recently awarded their qualifications.Read more

Blind student graduates with master’s degree at Unisa

There was a sense of pride and triumph when Andrew Mkhabele recently received a Master’s Degree in Public Administration, marking the culmination of a remarkable academic journey defined by resilience, perseverance and determination.Read more

Perseverance, purpose and the power of education

The journeys of four recent Unisa graduates demonstrate how resilience, sacrifice, determination and hope can transform challenges into remarkable success.Read more