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Unisa calls for stronger partnerships to expand access to affordable healthcare

A leadership engagement at Unisa brought together representatives from the health and medical scheme sectors to explore how universities, healthcare providers and industry can work together to address gaps in South Africa's healthcare system.

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2026-11-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured

Tourism strategist Hulisani Thabela to share destination development insights at Unisa Innovation Festival

Hulisani Thabela will share how evidence-based planning, strategic partnerships and innovation can strengthen Tshwane's tourism offering as Unisa brings researchers, industry leaders and innovators together for its 2026 Innovation Festival.

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2026-11-13 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured

Dr Nduduzo Makhathini to headline 2027 Unisa Decoloniality Summer School

The five-day programme will bring together leading African and international scholars to explore how decolonial theory can be translated into practical changes in teaching, learning and knowledge production.

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2026-11-13 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa showcases its TVET contribution at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026

The university joined global discussions on the future of technical and vocational education, highlighting the importance of digital and green skills in preparing workers for a changing world.

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2026-11-13 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa promotes disability inclusion and sign language accessibility ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Through its Disability Rights Awareness Month campaign, Unisa is highlighting the importance of accessible communication, Deaf culture and practical measures to ensure that students with disabilities can participate fully in university life.

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2026-11-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa symposium explores how AI can shape the future of higher education

The 12th Academic Development Symposium brought together academics, students, industry representatives and higher education institutions to examine how artificial intelligence can transform teaching, student support, research and graduate employability, while keeping human judgement and inclusion at the centre.

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2026-11-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa celebrates Comrades runners at Athletics Club recognition dinner

Unisa honoured 36 athletes who represented the university at the 99th Comrades Marathon during a recognition dinner at its Muckleneuk Campus. The event also highlighted the importance of recovery, medical support and long-term well-being in endurance sport.

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2026-11-11 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa Choir's remarkable rise earns third place at choral competition

The Unisa Choir has secured third place at the Buang Moloto Choral Showcase, continuing its steady rise in the competition after finishing 12th in 2024 and sixth in 2025.

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2026-11-11 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa advances African languages and inclusive teaching through Ubuntu Translanguaging Pedagogy

Unisa showcased its Ubuntu Translanguaging Pedagogy at a conference hosted by the University of the Western Cape, attracting requests for training from five universities and strengthening its contribution to multilingual education and African-centred knowledge production.

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2026-11-11 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Judith Sephuma and Ladysmith Black Mambazo headline Unisa Vice-Chancellor's Concert

Music lovers can look forward to an evening celebrating South African musical talent when Judith Sephuma, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, the Unisa Choir and the Unisa Music Foundation Wind Band take to the stage at the ZK Matthews Great Hall on 21 November.

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Upcoming events

12 April

African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027

Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day

19 November

2026 Founders' Lecture

Venue: The Maslow Hotel, 209B Aramist Avenue, Menlyn, Pretoria
Event dates: 19 November 2026
Start time: 18:00:00