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Unisa Western Cape hosts 2026 postgraduate orientation

This focused research support initiative brought together postgraduate students enrolled for honours, postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral studies to enhance their success within the open, distance and e-learning environment.Read more

Unisa Western Cape Library celebrates South African Library Week

During the recent Unisa Western Cape Library's celebration of the South African Library Week, competing students were encouraged to write their stories in their mother tongues to better express themselves. Read more

Unisa launches focused student engagement and awareness initiative

The university’s Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with Higher Health and the Department of Human Resources, recently rolled out the “First Things First” counselling, testing and screening campaign at its Sunnyside Campus as part of the programmes planned for 2026.Read more

Unisa attends KZN Legislature's rural career expo

Led by Dr Joyce Myeza, Director of Unisa’s KwaZulu-Natal Region, a team from the university recently participated in a unique career exhibition in the deep rural area of Ezingolweni, providing young people, students, and prospective students with a wealth of information on studying towards their future careers. Read more

Unisa hosts City of Tshwane’s 2026 SoCA

Reaffirming its role as a key civic and strategic partner in South Africa’s capital city, the university hosted the City of Tshwane’s 2026 State of the Capital Address on 16 April 2026. Read more

Unisa Gauteng Region drives a digital future with robotics workshops

Empowering the university’s stakeholders, Unisa’s Gauteng Region is advancing digital literacy and robotics skills to prepare South Africans for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Read more

Unisa mining engineering team earns prestigious industry recognition

A powerful collaboration between Unisa researchers and industry partners has resulted in award-winning research, proving that academic work can directly shape the future of mining in South Africa. Read more

Bridging the communication gap through sign language inclusivity

Founded on the principle of accessible distance education, Unisa’s adoption of the South African Sign Language Bill demonstrates its commitment to eliminating barriers to learning. Read more

Reimaging masculinity at Unisa

Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation recently held a Speak Up Campaign aimed at broadening conversations on gender-based violence and its triggers. Read more