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Hosted by Unisa, the 2025 Water Imbizo focused on solutions to SA’s dire water crisis
Featuring a keynote address by the Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, the event brought together academics and researchers from various organisations to discuss, among others, South Africa's alarming water levels and intergenerational water preservation. Read more
Unisa hosts Africa’s foremost astronomical gathering
With space studies as one of its catalytic niche areas, the university is proud to host the African Astronomical Society Conference and General Assembly 2025, an annual gathering that celebrates Africa’s flourishing astronomy community, and brings together scientists, students, educators and international partners. Read more
Dr Monhla announced as new Convocation representative to Council
At the annual general meeting of the Unisa Convocation, held on 14 and 15 March 2025, Dr Elias Monhla was elected Unisa Convocation representative to the university’s Council. Read more
New Unisa partnership set to benefit youth and unemployed graduates
The university is working towards partnering with NTG Solutions and the Department of Employment and Labour to implement the Spatial Intelligence Data Science Skills Programme at the institution's computer laboratories, starting in the KZN Region. Read more
Landmark exhibition reflects Unisa's Pan-African vision
The Unisa Art Gallery is currently proudly hosting Introspect II, a solo exhibition by renowned artist Thonton Kabeya. Hailed as a major success, the exhibition has drawn art enthusiasts, artists and scholars alike, and aligns with the university’s agenda of inclusivity and continental connectivity. Read more
Inhlanyelo Hub celebrates new women drone pilots
On 3 March 2025, various stakeholders from within and outside Unisa gathered to celebrate the success of the second cohort of Drone Divas and the first cohort of Advanced Drone Divas, who have been positioned at the forefront of an evolving industry. Read more
"Advocating and agitating for women's justice is non-negotiable" – Unisa Vice-Chancellor
Ahead of International Women’s Day, women from all walks of life recently gathered at Unisa to examine women's and girls' rights through the lens of international law and justice. Read more
Unisa partners with Russian universities to globalise isiZulu
The university has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Tyumen State University and the Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, a breakthrough initiative that will see isiZulu taught in Russia, while Russian will be taught at Unisa. Read more
Parliamentary Portfolio Committee visits Unisa
The South African Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training under the Government of National Unity recently conducted an oversight visit to various Unisa sites to assess the university's efficacy in delivering affordable and high-quality education, and its state of readiness for the 2025 academic year, among other areas. Read more
Hat-trick of excellence as three Unisans scoop top medical research awards
The South African Medical Research Council has recognised the outstanding contributions to health research of Unisa’s Professors Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana, Lindiwe Zungu and Usisipho Feleni at its prestigious 11th Scientific Merit Awards (image credit: SAMRC). Read more
