South Africa's top economic forecasters gathered in Pretoria as Sasol economist Ian Marsberg was named the 2025 BMR/Unisa Economist of the Year, in a prestigious competition that highlights Unisa's pivotal role in shaping informed policy decisions and advancing inclusive economic growth in South Africa and beyond.
2026-06-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Unisa alumnus transforms academic excellence into entrepreneurial success
The academic and professional journey of Unisa SBL alumnus, Alick Granger, demonstrates a strong commitment to innovation, youth empowerment and inclusive economic development.
2026-06-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Research news, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
Leveraging advances in 4IR to foster economic growth
The financial market development and financial technology research of Prof Athenia Bongani Sibindi, who is attached to Unisa’s College of Economic and Management Sciences, aims to contribute meaningful insights and policy recommendations that can help bridge the gap in financial access and promote inclusive growth across diverse populations.
2026-06-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Unisa alumna is shaping the future of business and market development
Graduate School of Business Leadership graduate Nita Ramlutchman says that Unisa provided her with a strong foundation to lead with confidence, and she remains proud to be part of its leadership legacy.
2026-06-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa's Disability-Inclusive Student Support Workshops go from strength to strength
Spearheaded by the Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities, a series of workshops continues to advance disability-inclusive student support across the university’s Western Cape and the Midlands regions.
2026-06-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Developing agile graduates for the changing world of work
Speaking during the College of Graduate Studies’ session at Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week, Prof William Amos Pallangyo, Rector and CEO of the Tanzania Institute of Accountancy, highlighted the importance of developing agile, future-ready graduates equipped with practical skills, adaptability and entrepreneurial thinking.
2026-06-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa Innovation Challenge alumnus drives sanitation innovation in Namibia
Through Flushh, a climate-resilient sanitation startup, Kaveto Tjatjara is providing waterless sanitation solutions that create sustainable impact for underserved communities across Namibia.
2026-06-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Seeing beyond the horizon: Unisa shapes tomorrow as it expands its research outputs significantly
The latest Universities’ Research Outputs Sector Report released by the DHET is a testament to Unisa's trajectory to reclaim and advance its position as a leading African university, deeply rooted in its mission to shape futures in the service of humanity.
2026-06-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Rising above challenges: A Unisa student's journey
Gladys Matloga, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education, rose above her peers from other competing students at local universities when she was announced as one of the national winners of the 13th African Organisation for Standardisation Essay Competition.
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
