The university will be home to the DST/NRF SARChI Chairs in Water and the Environment, and Welfare and Social Development in Informal Settlements, as announced by Prof Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. The incumbents are, respectively, Prof Ilunga Kamika of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Prof Solomon Kgatle of the College of Human Sciences.
2026-04-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa Western Cape Library celebrates South African Library Week
During the recent Unisa Western Cape Library's celebration of the South African Library Week, competing students were encouraged to write their stories in their mother tongues to better express themselves.
2026-04-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Dedicated Unisa Innovation Fund a step closer
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) will be allocating R20 million to the TIA-Unisa Seed Fund, to assist Unisa innovators in their research to advance the development of prototypes and preparation for demonstrations of commercialisable products and solutions.
2026-04-21 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa law expert's scholarly work geared to assist victims of GBV
South Africa is plagued by the scourge of gender-based violence, which has been classified as a national disaster by the government. For years, Prof Jolandi le Roux-Bouwer's research has focused on intimate violence and the criminal laws that respond to it.
2026-04-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa attends KZN Legislature's rural career expo
Led by Dr Joyce Myeza, Director of Unisa's KwaZulu-Natal Region, a team from the university recently participated in a unique career exhibition in the deep rural area of Ezingolweni, providing young people, students and prospective students with a wealth of information on studying towards their future careers.
2026-04-17 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Bridging the communication gap through Sign Language inclusivity
Founded on the principle of accessible distance education, Unisa's adoption of the South African Sign Language Bill demonstrates its commitment to eliminating barriers to learning.
2026-04-17 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa hosts City of Tshwane's 2026 SoCA
Reaffirming its role as a key civic and strategic partner in South Africa's capital city, the university hosted the City of Tshwane's 2026 State of the Capital Address on 16 April 2026.
2026-04-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa Mining Engineering team earns prestigious industry recognition
A powerful collaboration between Unisa researchers and industry partners has resulted in award-winning research, proving that academic work can directly shape the future of mining in South Africa.
2026-04-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa Gauteng Region drives a digital future with robotics workshops
Empowering the university's stakeholders, Unisa's Gauteng Region is advancing digital literacy and robotics skills to prepare South Africans for the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
2026-04-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa explores strategic collaboration to intensify its music education
Aimed at advancing Unisa’s music education, the university’s Department of Art and Music explored a tripartite collaboration to build sustainable, practice informed and globally connected music education.
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
3rd International Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Student Support Conference
Event dates: 04 - 07 May 2026
Full day