With strategy now firmly established, Unisa's Catalytic Niche Areas programme is entering a new phase focused on implementation, stronger institutional coordination and measurable outcomes for students, research, industry and society.
2026-09-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa symposium explores Africa's aviation future through innovation and collaboration
The University of South Africa is positioning its Aerotropolis Project and catalytic niche areas as platforms for developing the skills, research and partnerships needed to strengthen Africa's aviation ecosystem.
2026-09-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa symposium puts aviation at the centre of Africa’s economic growth
As African economies look to deepen regional trade, improve connectivity and create new centres of investment, Unisa's second Aerotropolis Symposium will examine how airports can become engines of economic transformation rather than simply gateways for travellers.
2026-09-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa leads global records management research output
Unisa has emerged as the world’s leading institution by research output in records management, according to a global bibliometric study analysing more than 1 100 publications.
2026-09-08 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa strengthens ties with Border Kei business community
A stakeholder evening hosted in partnership with the Border Kei Business Chamber provided an opportunity for Unisa to connect with local businesses, showcase its academic and professional development offerings, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
2026-09-08 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Prof Ngoepe brings decades of knowledge and leadership to new Unisa role
After nearly three decades in the library and information services profession and more than a decade in leadership at Unisa, Prof Mpho Ngoepe steps into a new role with a clear ambition: to strengthen teaching and learning, deepen student support and build a more collaborative university.
2026-09-07 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Featured, Corporate
Unisa women leaders challenge the meaning of power, equity and legacy
Women leaders from across South Africa gathered in Cape Town to explore power, institutional accountability, equity, resilience and the leadership legacy they want to leave behind.
2026-09-07 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa puts staff wellness in focus with 4km Health and Wellness walk
From a 4km campus walk to yoga, cycling and dancing, Unisa's Health and Wellness Day put healthy living and staff wellbeing at the centre of the university’s workplace culture.
2026-09-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa research unit urges turning agrifood waste into new economic opportunities
What if agricultural waste could become the raw material for new businesses, jobs and solutions to food insecurity? Unisa researchers and industry experts are challenging communities to look beyond what is discarded and unlock the economic potential hidden in agrifood waste.
2026-09-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Liberia turns to Unisa for expertise in building Peace and Reconciliation Memorial Museum
Liberia is looking to the University of South Africa (Unisa) for technical expertise, training and capacity building as it advances plans for a Peace and Reconciliation Memorial Museum designed to preserve the country's history, honour those affected by conflict and support national healing.
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