Unisa's second African Music Festival brought musicians, scholars, students and audiences together to celebrate indigenous African music while highlighting the university's efforts to expand and decolonise music education.
2026-08-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Unisa research chair seeks home-grown solutions for Africa's energy future
Newly appointed SARChI Chair Prof Adedayo Yusuff is developing open-source energy modelling tools while training the researchers and engineers needed to help Africa make informed decisions about its energy future.
2026-08-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Unisa takes isiZulu to Russia as language programme gains ground at RUDN University
From the classrooms of South Africa to Moscow, Unisa is taking isiZulu beyond the continent's borders, allowing Russian students to learn one of South Africa's most widely spoken languages while strengthening academic ties between the two countries.
2026-08-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Minister Manamela calls for systemic reset of South Africa's PSET sector
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for a fundamental rethink of South Africa’s post-school education and training system, arguing that persistent funding, governance and performance challenges cannot continue to be treated as isolated institutional crises. Speaking at the Unisa SBL Distinction Dialogue, he said public investment must translate into measurable outcomes for students and the economy.
2026-08-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured
Three Unisa women putting science, research and innovation into action
From developing sustainable water solutions to studying the formation of stars and researching infectious diseases, Prof Muthumuni Managa, Annarien Headley and Mushayathoni Nwovhe are showing what is possible when women are given the opportunity to pursue research that can make a difference.
2026-08-24 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Corporate
From preserving knowledge to shaping the future: Unisa Press and LIS mark 150 years of collective impact
As Unisa Press celebrates 70 years of publishing excellence and Library and Information Services marks 80 years of advancing access to knowledge, Prof Puleng LenkaBula reflects on a 150-year legacy and challenges the university to ensure these institutions remain influential in the digital knowledge economy.
2026-08-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Supporting success: How Unisa's PRG helped Babalwa Ramncwana take the next step in her academic journey
For Unisa senior records officer and PhD candidate Babalwa Ramncwana, postgraduate success has been shaped by determination, professional experience and the support of the university's Professional Research Group.
2026-08-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Corporate
Wisdom that connects generations: Unisa celebrates its senior citizens
From decades of service to lessons shaped by life experience, Unisa's retirees and senior citizens remain an important part of the university community. The second annual International Senior Citizens Day celebration brought generations together to honour their contributions, share wisdom and confront the challenges facing older people in an increasingly digital world.
2026-08-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Education, Featured, Corporate
From e-Tutor to Adjunct Academic: Lerato Letsoalo’s journey into academia at Unisa
She started as an online e-tutor supporting Unisa students. Two years later, Lerato Letsoalo is an Adjunct Academic at CEDU, building a research profile around artificial intelligence and assessment while awaiting the outcome of her PhD examination.
2026-08-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Alumni, Corporate
NASDEV Conference celebrates women's leadership and calls for ethical, equitable institutions
As the National Association for Student Development Professionals marks 30 years of advancing student affairs and student development in South Africa, its latest conference is challenging higher education institutions to strengthen women’s leadership, embrace diversity and build more ethical and equitable environments.
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