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Prof LenkaBula brings African scholarship and women's leadership to global sustainability dialogue

Unisa's Principal and Vice-Chancellor has reinforced the university's growing influence in global higher education and sustainable development conversations through her participation in a flagship plenary session of the Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026 in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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2026-06-30 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa dialogue calls on young South Africans to become creators, not captives

The university’s Department of Communication Science, in partnership with the Nelson Mandela Foundation and the Mail & Guardian, hosted its Youth Month Dialogue 2026 under the theme "Good Trouble: 1976–2026 – Creators, Not Captives".

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2026-06-30 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Global research resources drive local impact at Unisa Vendor Day

The university’s Library and Information Services recently hosted a successful Vendor Day, allowing visitors to explore innovative digital resources shaping the future of research, teaching and learning.

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2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Seminar examines attaining the Pan-Africanist vision of development and human security in Africa

A virtual seminar recently hosted by the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs focused on examining the African Continental Free Trade Area as a mechanism for advancing the Pan-Africanist vision of development and human security across the continent.

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2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Education, Featured, Corporate

'Being a Unisa student is not just about receiving a certificate'

Jennifer Moloto, Mrs Limpopo 2026, says she drew motivation from Unisa alumni who graduated against all odds.

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2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa makes a strong debut at BRICS forum

The university proudly marked its inaugural participation in the prestigious 5th BRICS Postgraduate Student Forum, hosted by the University of Campinas in Brazil.

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2026-06-29 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Unisan triumphs over challenges to celebrate graduation milestone

After more than 20 years of service at Unisa, Talana Lebelo recently walked across the graduation stage at the university's Muckleneuk Campus, proving that personal challenges and a demanding career are no match for determination.

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2026-06-26 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa LIS champions innovation and AI-driven research

As part of Unisa's Research and Innovation Week 2026, the university’s Library and Information Services hosted its Research and Innovation Day under the theme "Unisa LIS at the Heart of Innovation: Advancing Catalytic Research".

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2026-06-24 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa welcomes new Ethiopian postgraduates and hosts experience-sharing session

The university's Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre proudly welcomed 94 doctoral and four master's candidates and conducted a series of impactful events designed to equip its newest cohort with the tools, strategies and inspiration needed for postgraduate success.

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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

17 July

Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes

Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day