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Unisa takes African scholarship and sustainability leadership to the global stage in Jakarta

Led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Unisa is participating in the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026, contributing African perspectives to global conversations on sustainability, innovation and societal transformation.

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Ethiopia pinned on the map with flag

2026-06-24 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa welcomes new Ethiopian postgraduates and hosts experience-sharing session

The university's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre proudly welcomed 94 doctoral and four master's candidates and conducted a series of impactful events designed to equip its newest cohort with the tools, strategies and inspiration needed for postgraduate success.

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2026-06-24 00:00:00.0 | Category: Alumni, Corporate

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.

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2026-06-24 00:00:00.0 | Category: Alumni, Corporate

Outgoing Limpopo RSRC members lead by example

Five members of the Limpopo Regional Student Representative Council were recently awarded their qualifications.

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2026-06-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Resilience beyond the finish line

The remarkable achievements and perseverance of Thuso Mosiea, a Unisa ultramarathon runner whose participation in the sport he loves was cruelly cut short, continue to inspire the university community and the broader South African running fraternity.

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2026-06-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa welcomes Universitas Negeri Malang

Members of senior management recently met with a delegation of one of the oldest teaching institutions in Indonesia to strengthen academic ties, foster innovation and cultivate a vibrant scholarly relationship.

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2026-06-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

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.

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2026-06-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Blind student graduates with master's degree at Unisa

There was a sense of pride and triumph when Andrew Mkhabele recently received a Master's Degree in Public Administration, marking the culmination of a remarkable academic journey defined by resilience, perseverance and determination.

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2026-06-19 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Accounting Career Day inspires future professionals at Unisa

The College of Accounting Sciences, together with the Department of Counselling and Career Development, Gauteng Region, recently hosted an Accounting Career Day where students had the opportunity to engage directly with industry professionals.

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2026-06-19 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa celebrates World IP Day 2026

Hosted by the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation as part of the university's Research and Innovation Week, the event brought together IP industry stakeholders under the theme "IP and Sports in the Digital Era".

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Upcoming events

27 October

International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)

Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 27 - 30 October 2026
Full day

29 July

Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Venue: Unisa, Muckleneuk and Science Campuses
Event dates: 29 - 31 July 2026
Full day

17 July

Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes

Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day

24 June

Webinar Invitation: Creating and managing wealth through cryptocurrency

Venue: MS Teams
Event dates: 24 June 2026
Time: 10:00:00 - 12:00:00