A lecture by Cambridge astrophysicist Prof Sera Markoff placed black holes, African astronomy and the development of scientific capacity at the centre of a discussion aligned with Unisa's strategic focus on space studies and the Square Kilometre Array.
2026-09-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Student news, Corporate
Students take centre stage as Unisa hosts National Multilingual Student Debate
Four universities, six themes and three rounds of debate put South Africa's multilingual higher education agenda under the spotlight, with iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu taking the inaugural national title.
2026-09-22 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
Es'kia Mphahlele's legacy lives on as Unisa hosts 17th Annual Memorial Lecture
Zimbabwean author and filmmaker Tsitsi Dangarembga reflected on wealth, inequality, colonialism and the role of African writers in society at Unisa's 17th annual Es'kia Mphahlele memorial lecture.
2026-09-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Corporate
From waste tyres to shoe polish: Unisa Professor turns waste into opportunity
From waste tyres and mine tailings to plastic waste and sewage sludge, Prof Tebogo Mashifana's research is exploring how materials discarded as waste can be recovered and transformed into useful products.
2026-09-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Dept information science, Corporate
Beyond barriers: Dr Nozuko Langa's decade-long journey to a PhD
After a decade of perseverance, Dr Nozuko Langa is set to graduate with a PhD, turning a deeply personal journey of overcoming barriers into a message of possibility, inclusion and academic excellence.
2026-09-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa students take top honours at 2026 HEQAF Student Paper Presentation Competition
Three Unisa students took the top positions at the 2026 HEQAF Student Paper Presentation Competition, demonstrating how student voices can contribute to quality assurance debates and research in higher education.
2026-09-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Young KZN photographers explore the ocean through Unisa lens
Unisa's Marine and Ocean Photography Competition gives young KwaZulu-Natal learners a chance to develop their photography skills, explore marine biodiversity and deepen their understanding of ocean conservation.
2026-09-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, ISHS institute, Corporate
Prof Brendon Barnes champions climate justice through psychology
In his inaugural lecture, Prof Brendon Barnes explored how psychology can advance climate justice, strengthen youth climate activism and ensure research makes a meaningful difference to communities most affected by environmental challenges.
2026-09-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, Corporate
Prof Vhahangwele Masindi sets sights on a water-secure future
With South Africa facing growing pressure on its water resources, Prof Vhahangwele Masindi is looking to science, innovation and collaboration to turn research into technologies that can benefit communities and industry.
2026-09-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Featured, News, Corporate
Unisa's Top 100 CTA achievers recognised as accounting firms seek emerging talent
Unisa's top CTA performers are already attracting interest from the accounting profession, with recruitment opportunities and SAICA training contracts emerging alongside recognition for their academic excellence.
African Council for Distance Education Conference 2027
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Event dates: 12 - 16 April 2027
Full day
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