Can land unlock South Africa's rural economy? At the fourth Annual Simiso Nkwanyana Memorial Lecture, Unisa brought together leading voices in academia, government and civil society to examine one of the country's most pressing challenges. The keynote address was delivered by Thoko Didiza, Speaker of the National Assembly and former Minister of Agriculture and Land Affairs.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Revival of COMSA's Polokwane branch marks new age for communication students
The Communication Students’ Association recently hosted an induction ceremony in Polokwane to grow the organisation and connect with students.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
College of Law, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts dialogue with student lawyers
The university’s Midlands Region recently hosted a student engagement session, titled Dialogue with Student Lawyers, which brought together staff, law students and stakeholders in the legal fraternity.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa prepares to present the 2026 Marine and Ocean Photography Competition
The Marine and Ocean Photography Competition team from the College of Human Sciences recently embarked on a site visit to various districts in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for the upcoming competition which will be held in Durban from 27 to 29 August 2026.
May 21, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa hosts delegation from the Ghana Tertiary Education Commission
Discussions between the two parties focused on Unisa’s successful practices, particularly in relation to the university's quality assurance standards and the mechanisms in place for supporting post-doctoral students.
May 20, 2026 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa Art Gallery commemorates Africa Month with African ReUnion exhibition
Recently launched, an exciting new exhibition celebrates African creativity, memory, scholarship and futurity.
May 20, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa co-hosts global forum on the future of TVET
Presented in partnership with UNESCO-UNEVOC, DUT and JET Education Services, the three-day Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET conference currently under way aims to advance TVET reform by sharing knowledge, strengthening industry partnerships and advancing innovations.
May 20, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa and Royal Bafokeng strengthen partnership
The university’s Midlands Region and the Royal Bafokeng Administration recently met to discuss the establishment of a formal and long-term partnership to strengthen community development, improve skills and foster socioeconomic growth within the Royal Bafokeng Nation.
May 19, 2026 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa initiative is quietly reshaping what it means to truly belong
The "Fruitful Connection" initiative at the university’s Graduate School of Business Leadership continues to create meaningful spaces for care, connection and reflection. During the latest special connect session, colleagues gathered for a moment of growth and inspiration with guest speaker Mapaseka Mokwele, who unpacked her book Intimate You.
May 18, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Lead, Featured, Corporate
Prominent school leaders complete instructional leadership programme at Unisa
More than 800 school leaders, including principals, deputy principals, heads of department and district-based curriculum officials, were recently conferred certificates at a prestigious graduation ceremony after completing the short learning programme Instructional Leadership in Curriculum Delivery in Schools.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
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