Unisa has secured a prestigious €6.07 million (approximately R114 million) European Union Horizon research grant as part of an international consortium of 15 institutions from nine Atlantic Ocean countries.
2026-08-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Supporting success: How Unisa's PRG helped Babalwa Ramncwana take the next step in her academic journey
For Unisa senior records officer and PhD candidate Babalwa Ramncwana, postgraduate success has been shaped by determination, professional experience and the support of the university's Professional Research Group.
2026-08-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Wisdom that connects generations: Unisa celebrates its senior citizens
From decades of service to lessons shaped by life experience, Unisa's retirees and senior citizens remain an important part of the university community. The second annual International Senior Citizens Day celebration brought generations together to honour their contributions, share wisdom and confront the challenges facing older people in an increasingly digital world.
2026-08-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
From e-Tutor to Adjunct Academic: Lerato Letsoalo’s journey into academia at Unisa
She started as an online e-tutor supporting Unisa students. Two years later, Lerato Letsoalo is an Adjunct Academic at CEDU, building a research profile around artificial intelligence and assessment while awaiting the outcome of her PhD examination.
2026-08-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
NASDEV Conference celebrates women's leadership and calls for ethical, equitable institutions
As the National Association for Student Development Professionals marks 30 years of advancing student affairs and student development in South Africa, its latest conference is challenging higher education institutions to strengthen women’s leadership, embrace diversity and build more ethical and equitable environments.
2026-08-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Turning data into opportunity for mathematics learners
For Prof Marien Graham, educational data is about far more than numbers. It reveals what is happening in classrooms, helps explain why some learners succeed while others struggle, and provides the evidence needed to create better opportunities for every child.
2026-08-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Skills for a shared future: Preparing young people for an AI-driven world of work
What skills will young people need to build successful careers in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? Unisa's UNEVOC Centre and Vhembe TVET College brought students, educators and industry leaders together to explore why technical expertise alone is no longer enough, and why adaptability, creativity, digital skills and lifelong learning will be essential for the future.
2026-08-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Alumni, Corporate
From geology to rock engineering: Unisa alumnus graduates cum laude while championing safer mining
Grace Molomo's journey from geology graduate to rock engineering researcher has been shaped by perseverance, motherhood and a determination to make South African mines safer. Now a proud Unisa alumna, she has graduated with a master's degree in engineering cum laude and is setting her sights on a PhD.
2026-08-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa law students take on Africa's leading human rights moot court competition
Two Unisa LLB students represented the university at the 35th Christof Heyns African Human Rights Moot Court Competition in Côte d'Ivoire, putting their legal knowledge, advocacy skills and determination to the test alongside some of the continent’s brightest young legal minds.
2026-08-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa takes tax help online, giving South Africans free access to expert guidance
From informal traders and pensioners to taxpayers in rural communities, the new Unisa Online Tax Clinic is bringing free tax guidance closer to people who may struggle to access professional services. Backed by SARS, the Tax Ombud and international tax academics, the initiative is also giving postgraduate students valuable experience with real taxpayer matters.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
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