Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, took centre stage at the QS Africa Forum 2026, where she led high-level discussions on advancing women's leadership in higher education while strengthening international academic partnerships across Africa and the Arab world.
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Unisa graduate inspires through resilience and determination
The recent graduation of Ntombifuthi Vilakazi, a student with visual impairment, is a powerful testament to her resilience, determination and unwavering belief that no obstacle is too great to overcome.
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NRF Chief Strategist to deliver keynote on the future of research at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
The National Research Foundation's Chief Strategist, Dr Ndivhuwo Luruli, will share her views on shaping the future of South African research at the Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Symposium, taking place from 29 to 30 July 2026.
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Reimagining education through multilingual pedagogies at Unisa
The university's recent Multilingual Pedagogies Symposium, themed Reimagining Education Through Multilingual Pedagogies: Advancing Inclusive Teaching, Learning and Research, brought together educators, researchers and students to share groundbreaking ideas that enhance learning for all.
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IOP Postdoctoral Fellows build research alliances on the golf course
Postdoctoral fellows from Unisa's Department of Industrial and Organisational Psychology recently stepped away from their research to participate in a wellness social day that promoted collaboration, inclusion and peer support.
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Unisa MoU yields positive outcomes
The partnership between Unisa and Palabora Copper, a subsidiary of the Palabora Mining Company, is already yielding positive results. Aidan Schoonbee, a Senior Executive Manager at the company, who recently graduated with a Master of Engineering degree with distinction, demonstrates the value and impact of this collaboration.
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Tectonic shifts in geopolitics examined at Unisa seminar
Against the background of the current negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran on one hand and the United States of America and Israel on the other, the university recently hosted a Diplomatic Seminar during which the Deputy Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran served as guest speaker.
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Unisan makes history as first and youngest Black male Chair of Psychology
The appointment of Prof Lindokuhle Ubisi marks a significant milestone in the institution's history and represents a powerful step towards greater diversity and transformation in higher education.
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Leading laparoscopic and robotic surgeon to speak at Unisa's CNA Research Symposium
Bold Ideas. Transformative Impact. Listen to one of South Africa's leading open, laparoscopic and robotic surgeons, Dr Zaheer Moolla, alongside top researchers, industry leaders and policymakers, at the 2026 Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium – where innovation shapes Africa's future.
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Second communication science qualification encourages Unisan to go further
Matsobane Madisha, Digital Learning Advisor from the Unisa regional hub in Polokwane, received a BA Honours degree in Media Studies at a recent graduation held at the Ranch Hotel, outside Polokwane.
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
Venue: Bamboo Hall
Event dates: 23 July 2026
Time: 17:00:00 - 19:00:00
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day