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.
2026-06-11 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:
Corporate
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.
2026-06-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisan secures prestigious roles at the Women's T20 World Cup and Commonwealth Games
The university proudly celebrates a remarkable milestone as Dr Koketjo Tsebe, renowned sports psychologist in the College of Human Sciences, secures dual international appointments, reinforcing her growing influence in the field of sport psychology on the global stage.
2026-06-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa hosts TUT delegation for research support benchmarking visit
The university's Library and Information Services recently hosted a delegation from the Tshwane University of Technology Library for a benchmarking visit to strengthen research support services and enhance researcher visibility within higher education institutions.
2026-06-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa provides research insights on Bosadi theorisations and African indigenous laws
Recently, members of the Lekgotla La Batho Research Project and researchers from the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs participated in a workshop on Bosadi Theorisations and African Indigenous Laws, integrating insights from both community and academic sources.
2026-06-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate
Unisan appointed to SALT Foundation Board
The College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof James Chibueze has been appointed as a Director on the Board of the Southern African Large Telescope Foundation, which oversees the largest single optical telescope in the Southern Hemisphere.
2026-06-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa VC honoured for commitment to student health and development
Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor, received an Award of Gratitude from Higher Health on 8 June 2026, recognising her pioneering work in student wellness and psychosocial support.
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
