News & Events

Disability awareness at Unisa: Disability is not inability

As National Disability Rights Awareness Month commences, the university reflects on its inclusive institutional structures, policies, and technologies to facilitate universal access. Read more

Young communicators gain experience at Unisa

Through an internship programme, the Department of Institutional Advancement's Communications Division provides Unisa alumni with the opportunity to gain practical experience and improve future employability. Read more

From rural roots to doctoral heights

Dr Motswalle Christina Kanyane's PhD journey at Unisa's College of Education was deeply personal, inspired by a shared dream she and her husband once nurtured to both earn their doctoral degrees by the age of 55. Read more

Unisa first-year students shine at inaugural debate session

The Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with the Department of English Studies, recently hosted an engaging debate session for Unisa first-year students to showcase their academic engagement, critical thinking and communication skills. Read more

Ten years of empowering learners to impact their communities through research

Unisa recently celebrated the tenth instalment of its annual Learners’ Research Summit. The initiative provides high school learners the opportunity to present and showcase their proposed research projects in line with an identified theme or focus area.Read more

Percy Qoboza remains a luminary voice for truth and justice in the digital era

Hosted by Unisa, the 15th annual Percy Qoboza Memorial Lecture reanimated his memory and honoured his legacy as an inimitable media giant who fearlessly used his voice and the power of words to stand against apartheid's grip and censorship. Read more

Escalating digital transformation to ensure competitive African education systems

Speaking at the MoodleMoot Africa Conference co-hosted by Unisa, the institution's Chief Information Officer, Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, challenged African universities to rethink their identities and digital strategies in the era of intelligent platforms. Read more

Unisa partners with tech entities to enhance Africa’s digital future

The university recently partnered with Women in Tech South Africa and Amazon Web Services to host a workshop aimed at empowering Unisa students registered in the fields of Information Systems and Computer Science with industry insights, real-world experiences, and information on global job opportunities.Read more

Expanding media skills for Unisa Radio

Unisa Radio recently hosted a mentorship workshop with award-winning content producers from mainstream radio, such as Metro FM, Radio 702 and Power FM, aimed at fostering productivity among the university's radio employees. Read more