College of Graduate Studies

Unisa celebrates twelfth graduation ceremony in Ethiopia

Marking a significant milestone in African academic collaboration, the university recently hosted a joyful graduation ceremony at its Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa. Read more

Showcasing postgraduate research and innovation with global impact

Held on 18 November, master's and doctoral students rose to the challenge at the 2025 Unisa Research and Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase Competition, which was aligned with the university's 10 catalytic niche areas. Read more

Unisa celebrates postgraduate and catalytic niche area excellence

The university's College of Graduate Studies recently celebrated a proud milestone in postgraduate education and research at the 7th Annual International Public Health Conference hosted by the African Institute of Public Health Professionals. Read more

Unisa's doctoral candidates take the national stage

Doctoral candidates Precious Letsoalo and Grace Magama proudly represented Unisa at the national Three-Minute Thesis Competition, recently held at the University of the Free State. Read more

Unisa PhD graduate rises with dignity, and proudly lives with equity

As Unisa celebrates inclusion and equality for all its students and staff during Disability Rights Awareness Month, the journey of Dr La-Portia Mahlangu-Matjila is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and unwavering support. Read more

Decolonising innovation: indigenous wisdom as a catalyst for African solutions

Unisa's 6th Indigenous Epistemologies Seminar Series, hosted by the College of Graduate Studies, successfully facilitated continental dialogue on the role of indigenous knowledge systems in shaping African futures. Read more

Unisa hosts successful virtual open day for 2026 Ethiopian admissions

The Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently hosted a successful virtual open day for the 2026 master's and doctoral admissions, providing valuable insights into the application process, student support services and Unisa's commitment to accessible, high-quality postgraduate education. Read more

Unisa strengthens global ties in science and innovation

Unisa and the Canada-Quebec National Institute for Scientific Research recently signed a memorandum of understanding to advance nanoscience research and innovation. Read more

Honouring a legacy: Reclaiming demand in African development

In his keynote address at the 4th Annual Thandika Mkandawire Memorial Lecture, Prof Andrew Fischer, called on Africa to rethink redistribution – not just through taxation and spending, but by preventing the loss of value through transnational corporate control. Read more

Reflecting on the Unisa catalytic niche areas' interconnectedness

Unisa's College of Graduate Studies hosted the Virtual Catalytic Niche Area Roundtables for postgraduate students and emerging researchers, empowering them to produce groundbreaking research that can transform societies. Read more