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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 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 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

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

CAES secures substantial investment from prominent research chair to advance rangeland sustainability

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences proudly congratulates Professor Tlou Julius Tjelele, a specialist in rangeland and pasture science, on the approval of the Bush Encroachment Research Chair. Read more

Collective responsibility required to tackle South Africa's water challenges

Coinciding with the National Water Month, Unisa hosted a Water Imbizo comprising various stakeholders to deliberate on prevalent water crises and develop legitimate solutions for a water-secure South Africa. Read more

Unisa fosters skills development through internship programme

Unisa’s Human Resources Department recently hosted an orientation event to welcome the 2026 cohort of interns to an internship programme aimed at providing them with valuable work experience. Read more

Unisa alumna reflects on transformative journey as a globally recognised healthcare expert

Professor Isabel Coetzee, a recipient of 2025 Unisa Principal’s Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research, reflects on her academic and professional journey filled with purpose, resilience and impact. Read more