Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, took centre stage at the QS Africa Forum 2026, where she led high-level discussions on advancing women's leadership in higher education while strengthening international academic partnerships across Africa and the Arab world.
July 16, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Breaking barriers through RPL
Having gained admission through the recognition of prior learning route, Samkelisiwe Ntuli-Mkhize drew on that same determination throughout her studies, overcoming challenges on her journey to graduating with a Master of Arts in Communication Science.
July 16, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Why Generation Z is choosing Unisa for flexible learning
Discover why more young South Africans are choosing a university that allows them to earn a qualification without putting their lives on hold, and how dedicated lecturers are helping them succeed every step of the way.
July 16, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
The long run to leadership: an MBL graduate's story of grit and achievement
Every marathon begins with a single step, and every academic journey starts with a vision. For Ntuthuko Ngcamu, both paths demanded endurance, discipline and unwavering determination.
July 16, 2026 | Category:
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Building the future of an equitable Africa
Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, partnering with international universities and other entities, is leading studies investigating the evolving discourse on equitable partnerships between researchers in the Global North and Global South.
July 16, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
The hallmark of academic and professional excellence
Sethabile Gcume recently achieved an outstanding milestone by graduating with distinction from the Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership with a Master of Business Administration. Discover the inspiring story behind her exceptional academic journey and her aspirations for leadership.
July 15, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Unisa graduate inspires through resilience and determination
The recent graduation of Ntombifuthi Vilakazi, a student with visual impairment, is a powerful testament to her resilience, determination and unwavering belief that no obstacle is too great to overcome.
July 15, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
NRF Chief Strategist to deliver keynote on the future of research at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
The National Research Foundation's Chief Strategist, Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli, will share her views on shaping the future of South African research at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium, taking place from 29 to 30 July 2026.
July 15, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Reimagining education through multilingual pedagogies at Unisa
The university's recent Multilingual Pedagogies Symposium, themed Reimagining Education Through Multilingual Pedagogies: Advancing Inclusive Teaching, Learning and Research, brought together educators, researchers and students to share groundbreaking ideas that enhance learning for all.
July 14, 2026 | Category:
College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
IOP Postdoctoral Fellows build research alliances on the golf course
Postdoctoral fellows from Unisa's Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology recently stepped away from their research to participate in a wellness social day that promoted collaboration, inclusion and peer 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
Venue: Bamboo Hall
Event dates: 23 July 2026
Time: 17:00:00 - 19:00:00
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day