Once upon a time, communicating at Unisa meant handwritten notes, campus mailboxes and long walks between departments. Today, the university reaches more than two million people across its digital platforms.
2026-07-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa hosts workshop to empower postgraduate student support and quality assurance
Hosted by the College of Accounting Sciences, the workshop brought together master's and doctoral students, academics and professional support staff to strengthen postgraduate student engagement in quality assurance and support students throughout their research journeys.
2026-07-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Learn how astronomy and space science are strengthening SA's research and innovation landscape
Join Takalani Nemaungani, Chief Director: Astronomy at the DSTI, at the Unisa CNA Research Symposium as he examines the strategic role of astronomy in advancing STEM education for sustainable development, fostering scientific excellence and building the research capacity needed to address Africa's future challenges through national and international collaboration.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Meet the Unisa professor transforming mathematics education
From walking nearly 15 kilometres to school barefoot in rural Limpopo to being appointed the NRF SARChI Chair in Big Data and Mathematics Education in Unisa's College of Education, Prof Masilo France Machaba's journey is a powerful reminder of what education can achieve.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
Unisa's Prof Geesje van den Berg ranked among South Africa's top education scientists
As ODeL continues to evolve in response to artificial intelligence, digital transformation and changing student needs, Van den Berg remains committed to research that improves how education is designed and supported, making it more accessible.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Global pioneer in medical device innovation to share his insights at Unisa
Prof Sudesh Sivarasu, internationally recognised medical device innovator and Director of the UCT MedTech Laboratory, will discuss how research and innovation are redefining the future of healthcare at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium taking place from 29 to 30 July 2026.
2026-07-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Featured, Research news, Corporate
Prof Mookgo Kgatle awarded prestigious SARChI Chair for research that aims to change lives
Prof Mookgo Kgatle’s appointment as an NRF SARChI Tier 1 Chair will support a 15-year research programme aimed at improving the lives of people living in informal settlements through research that informs policy, strengthens communities and develops future scholars.
2026-07-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Research news, Corporate
Discover how biotechnology is driving a healthier, sustainable future
Healthcare specialist Dr Mzulungile Nodikida, CEO of the South African Medical Association, will discuss how biotechnological innovation is transforming healthcare, strengthening food safety and creating sustainable solutions for Africa's future at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium from 29 to 30 July 2026.
2026-07-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Unisa launches transformative postgraduate student network
The Unisa SASUF Student Network, an initiative uniting Unisa with 37 partner universities across Sweden and South Africa, will foster academic exchange, cultural understanding, and collaboration among students from these two diverse yet interconnected regions.
2026-07-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
African Languages lecturer reaches for the stars
Thembinkosi Ngomane says completing a master's degree on the gender nuances in Siswati folktales has fuelled him with motivation to aim higher and serves as a reminder that nothing is impossible.
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