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Scientific influence and research output key drivers as Unisa's global rankings improve

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.

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June 11, 2026 | 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.

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June 11, 2026 | 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.

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June 10, 2026 | 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.

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June 10, 2026 | 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.

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June 09, 2026 | 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.

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June 09, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa Library launches partnership in the Ostrich Capital

On 23 April 2026, a partnership between the Unisa Cape Town Branch Library and the Oudtshoorn Municipality Library was officially launched at the CJ Langenhoven Library.

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June 09, 2026 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate

Gender and sexuality viewed through the lens of decolonial inquiry

Unisa's Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies hosted a dynamic seminar and lecture during Research and Innovation Week that brought together internationally renowned scholarship, interdisciplinary research and critical engagement with questions of race, gender, sexuality, religion and decoloniality.

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June 09, 2026 | Category: Featured, Research news, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Ensuring sustainable production of high-quality fresh produce

The research of Unisa's NRF Y-rated scholar and horticulturist, Dr Sabelo Shezi, seeks to develop means of harvesting fresh produce and preserving it until it reaches the consumer nationally and internationally.

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June 08, 2026 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa symposium amplifies the spirit of African reclamation

A symposium recently presented by the Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair as part of Unisa's Research and Innovation Week brought together the academic community, writers and publishers to explore how African languages can be reclaimed, promoted and strengthened.

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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

29 July

Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium

Venue: Unisa, Muckleneuk and Science Campuses
Event dates: 29 - 31 July 2026
Full day