South Africa’s first female Tax Ombud, Yanga Mputa, delivered an insightful and provocative address on the second day of the 2026 Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit. Her key message was that governance, regulation and ethical leadership are key to building institutional trust.
2026-07-06 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa scholars shape global sustainable development conversations at THE Congress in Jakarta
When thousands of delegates recently gathered in Indonesia for the 2026 Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress, Unisa was not simply represented; it was among the institutions shaping the global conversation on the future of higher education and sustainable development.
2026-07-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Eastern Cape autumn graduations celebrate excellence, achievement and new beginnings
The graduations brought together graduates, families, friends and members of the university community to celebrate a significant milestone in students' academic journeys.
2026-07-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa's leadership outline how resolutions are translated into measurable progress
On the first day of the Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit, portfolio heads presented highlights of their respective areas, focusing on shifting from strategic vision to institutional implementation.
2026-07-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa exhibition celebrates African literary heritage
In commemoration of Africa Day, the university recently hosted an exhibition celebrating African literary heritage, indigenous knowledge systems and artistic expression at the Mobile Library Museum on its Polokwane Campus.
2026-07-02 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Summit set to propel Unisa towards enhanced local and global performance
On the opening day of the university's three-day Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Summit, delegates were challenged to reflect on the institution's strategic priorities and its role in advancing higher education in South Africa, on the continent and beyond.
2026-07-02 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts international delegates at African musical instrument workshop
The university's Department of Art and Music recently welcomed delegates from universities in Bulgaria, Germany and South Africa to a workshop combining hands-on music-making, archival access, and conversations about technology, pedagogy and preservation.
2026-07-02 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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A season of excellence celebrated at Bloemfontein graduations
Unisa's autumn graduations held in Bloemfontein during June were an unforgettable celebration of achievement, perseverance and transformation as graduates crossed the stage into a new chapter of their lives.
2026-07-02 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Collaboration between Unisa and IDSA set to benefit young female students
Prof Puleng LenkaBula and her executive management team recently met with the leadership of the International Diplomatic Spouses Association to explore strategic collaboration in professional international relations and diplomacy development for Unisa's young female students.
2026-07-01 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa continues to shape generations of musicians
Children as young as five regularly walk through the university's examination venues to take part in one of the institution's longest-standing educational traditions: its music examinations.
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
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day