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.
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Celebrating a linguist in pursuit of greatness
Having recently obtained an Honours Degree in African Languages, Rethabile Mokoke's academic journey is deeply rooted in a passion for preserving and elevating her mother tongue, Sesotho, particularly its rich oral literature and traditional teachings.
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisa advances digital skills through robotics and coding initiative
The university’s Western Cape Region and the School of Computing recently hosted an interactive Robotics and Coding Workshop to respond to rapid technological advancement and the demands of the digital economy.
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's Eastern Cape open day attracts strong student interest
The recent open day provided students with valuable information about a wide range of academic and student support services available at the university.
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Unisa's marathon heroes depart for Comrades glory
The university formally bid farewell to Unisa Athletics Club members who will be participating in the 2026 Comrades Marathon, reaffirming the university's commitment to promoting employee wellness.
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Unisa strengthens collaboration to advance catalytic niche areas
The university's Western Cape Region recently hosted a high-level delegation from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration in implementing the university's catalytic niche areas and broader institutional priorities.
2026-06-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Call to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
The College of Education successfully hosted a segment during Unisa's Research and Innovation week under the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change".
2026-06-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Alumni, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Doctoral graduate unpacks labour relations crisis in Ghana's public sector
New Unisa PhD graduate, Dr Kenneth Parku from Ghana, is tackling one of Africa's toughest public sector problems. His research reveals why strikes keep crippling services and how labour relations can drive performance.
2026-06-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Public procurement reform takes centre stage at Unisa colloquium
Hosted by the university’s Graduate School of Business Leadership and strategic partners, the Public Procurement Policy Colloquium 2026, a high-level national dialogue, placed procurement reform, economic transformation and institutional accountability at the centre of South Africa's development agenda.
2026-06-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa reestablishes Employee Disability Forum to strengthen inclusion
Reaffirming its commitment to diversity, inclusion and accessibility, the university has revived the Unisa Employee Disability Forum under the Department of Leadership and Transformation.
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
Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium
Venue: Unisa, Muckleneuk and Science Campuses
Event dates: 29 - 31 July 2026
Full day