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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
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
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
Scientific influence and research output key drivers as Unisa’s global rankings improve
The university’s upward momentum continues, as is evidenced by the recently published results of the 2026 SCImago Institutions Rankings and the Center for World Universities Rankings.Read more
Unisa Innovation Challenge alumnus drives sanitation innovation in Namibia
Through Flushh, a climate-resilient sanitation startup, Kaveto Tjatjara is providing waterless sanitation solutions that create sustainable impact for underserved communities across Namibia.Read more
Unisa hosts postgraduate student research workshop in KZN
The university’s KwaZulu-Natal Regional Research Committee recently hosted a two-day academic research workshop to assist postgraduate students in navigating what can be a challenging and complex academic journey.Read more
Unisa platforms young voices to advance the African agenda
Unisa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation wrapped up a week-long series of Africa Day reflections and dialogues on Africa’s future by hosting a Post-Lecture Student Town Hall to engage young people on carrying Pan-African commitment into practical life.Read more
