The partnership between Unisa and the University of Namibia to advance the Africa Millimetre Telescope project, the first of its kind in Southern Africa, positions the two institutions at the forefront of gamma-ray astronomy and millimetre-wave black hole imaging, and provides young researchers with world-class opportunities.
February 18, 2026 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Unisa project fosters digital and pedagogical innovation in Limpopo schools
The university's Department of Curriculum and Instructional Studies is continuing its deep investment in rural education through its ongoing project "Classroom interaction pedagogy in teaching English first additional language learners in the intermediate phase".
February 18, 2026 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
Unisa student wins prestigious national leadership award
Future engineer Similo Siyenga from Pretoria was named Young Leader of the Year at the 2025 Sasol SuperLead Awards, placing him among the top ten winners alongside senior executives from leading corporations like PwC and Legends Barber.
February 17, 2026 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Lead, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Unisa PhD student selected for prestigious UN programme
Based on her doctoral research into the cancer-healing properties of herbal compounds, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology's Kamogelo Mmereke has been selected to participate in the prestigious United Nations International Project Programme.
February 17, 2026 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Project positions Unisa at the forefront of aviation-led development
Unisa has launched the Aerotropolis Project, a bold new initiative that is set to reshape how airports drive economic growth, skills development and sustainable urban planning across South Africa and the continent.
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.
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.
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.
February 13, 2026 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
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.
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.
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
International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ICTVET2026)
Event dates: 24 - 27 March 2026
Full day