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Unisa in 2026: A university committed to the future of Africa

Unisa's Official Opening Ceremony of the 2026 Academic Year marked a significant institutional moment by reaffirming the university's commitment to shaping Africa's intellectual trajectories through decolonial scholarship and grounding future scholarship in history, innovation and purpose.

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February 16, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa to host roundtable focusing on women-led innovation ecosystems

On 17 February, the university’s Inhlanyelo Hub NPC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America, will host a high-level roundtable discussion to promote strategic dialogue and advance inclusive, women-led innovation ecosystems.

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February 16, 2026 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate

Unisan selected for Future Professors Programme

The Institute for Catalysis and Energy Solutions' Dr Busiswa Ndaba-Vatsha has been selected by the Department of Higher Education and Training to participate in the Future Professors Programme for 2026.

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February 13, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa Radio marks a very special milestone

As World Radio Day is celebrated globally on 13 February, Unisa Radio looks back on a proud 20-year history and reflects on the future.

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February 13, 2026 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Strategic alignment in action

A recent visit by the School of Arts Director, Prof Siyasanga Tyali, to Unisa’s Department of Art and Music was a pivotal moment for reaffirming alignment with Strategy 2030 and streamlining the department’s contribution to the university’s long-term goals.

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February 10, 2026 | Category: Featured, Institute for Corporate Citizenship, Research news, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Unisa partners with Standard Bank to strengthen climate change research

As climate-related disasters intensify across Southern Africa, a new partnership between Standard Bank and the University of South Africa is set to strengthen research, policy influence and community resilience in response to climate change-induced loss and damage.

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February 10, 2026 | Category: Corporate

An electrifying fusion of digital learning and climate action

The Hybrid Gamified Climate Change Symposium hosted by Unisa brought together students, academics, entrepreneurs and sustainability professionals for a transformative engagement on South Africa's climate future.

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February 10, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa Radio launches major charity campaign

Unisa Radio, in partnership with the City of Tshwane, is running a Back-to-School Charity Drive to collect donations in the form of school shoes and stationery for underprivileged learners.

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February 10, 2026 | Category: College of Law, Featured, Corporate

Unisa to host Digital Technology Conference

Taking place from 24 to 26 February, DTC 2026 will bring together delegates from across the globe under the theme "Harnessing inclusive and transformative technologies for sustainable development".

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February 05, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa empowers award-winning agro-cosmetics entrepreneur

Namhla Dotwana has turned indigenous African knowledge into an agro-cosmetics enterprise, with support from the university's Inhlanyelo Hub NPC. Her story demonstrates that through innovation, mentoring and tenacity, impactful ideas can originate from anywhere.

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Upcoming events

27 October

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

24 February

Digital Technology Conference

Event dates: 24 - 26 February 2026
Full day