A face-to-face workshop in Ethiopia brought together Unisa's 2026 master's and doctoral students for intensive research training, while also providing ongoing support to current students and alumni.
Unisa has emerged as the world’s leading institution by research output in records management, according to a global bibliometric study analysing more than 1 100 publications.
From rural aviation and climate change to gender-based violence, astronomy and computational sciences, Unisa's emerging researchers are using the Catalytic Niche Areas to break down disciplinary barriers, connect with communities and turn research into solutions that matter.
Four Unisa researchers have been recognised among South Africa's leading scientists, earning finalist spots in the 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards for groundbreaking work in healthcare, clean energy, nanotechnology and innovation.
Student numbers in the region are contributing to improved international enrolments at Unisa and supporting a projected 3% growth in student numbers by the end of 2027. The majority of these students are enrolled in doctoral programmes.