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Seeing beyond the horizon: Unisa shapes tomorrow as it expands its research outputs significantly

The latest Universities’ Research Outputs Sector Report released by the DHET is a testament to Unisa's trajectory to reclaim and advance its position as a leading African university, deeply rooted in its mission to shape futures in the service of humanity.

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May 28, 2026 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa hosts postgraduate student research workshop in KZN

The university's KwaZulu-Natal Regional Research Committee recently hosted a two-day academic research workshop to assist postgraduate students in navigating what can be a challenging and complex academic journey.

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May 28, 2026 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate

Researcher leads Unisa's quest for sustainable water solutions

For more than a decade, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Prof Adolph Muleja has targeted his research efforts in solving critical issues related to water, energy and food security.

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May 28, 2026 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Unisa academic contributes to discourse at SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference

Unisa's Prof Orpha Cilliers recently contributed to the SAPICS Young Professional and Student Conference, where future supply chain professionals were challenged to rethink professionalism, employability and career readiness.

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May 27, 2026 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisan receives prestigious information science award

Dr Joseph Ngoaketsi recently received the 27th Standing Conference of Eastern, Central and Southern African Library and Information Associations Excellence Award in the Capacity Development category on behalf of Unisa's Department of Information Science in the College of Human Sciences.

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May 27, 2026 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Venture Crawl 2026 brings together innovation ecosystem leaders

Unisa's Venture Crawl 2026, hosted on 6 May 2026, brought together students, startups and ecosystem leaders for a day focused on entrepreneurship and innovation within the City of Tshwane.

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May 27, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa marks World Book and Copyright Day with focus on African scholarship

Hosted by the university’s Library and Information Services, a recent webinar brought together academics, librarians, authors and students to reflect on reading culture, African knowledge systems, multilingualism, artificial intelligence and equitable access to information.

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May 27, 2026 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa and ATNS advance aviation museum initiative

The university’s College of Human Sciences continues to strengthen its commitment to engaged scholarship, heritage preservation and innovation through its strategic collaboration with Air Traffic and Navigation Services on the development of a Hybrid Aviation Museum.

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May 27, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa hosts strategic dialogue on the future of social security in South Africa

The university's Graduate School of Business Leadership, in partnership with the South African Social Security Agency and the National Press Club, recently hosted a media roundtable examining the evolving role of social security in shaping a more inclusive and equitable South Africa.

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May 27, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa's Regional Capacity Development Programme empowers students and staff

Presented by the Advocacy and Resource Centre for Students with Disabilities, in collaboration with regional offices and the University Capacity Development Programme, the initiative focuses on capacity building, accessibility enhancement and coordinated regional support, reinforcing Unisa's commitment to inclusive education.

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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