News & Events

Reimaging masculinity at Unisa

Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation recently held a Speak Up Campaign aimed at broadening conversations on gender-based violence and its triggers. Read more

CAES secures substantial investment from prominent research chair to advance rangeland sustainability

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences proudly congratulates Professor Tlou Julius Tjelele, a specialist in rangeland and pasture science, on the approval of the Bush Encroachment Research Chair. Read more

Collective responsibility required to tackle South Africa's water challenges

Coinciding with the National Water Month, Unisa hosted a Water Imbizo comprising various stakeholders to deliberate on prevalent water crises and develop legitimate solutions for a water-secure South Africa. Read more

Unisa fosters skills development through internship programme

Unisa’s Human Resources Department recently hosted an orientation event to welcome the 2026 cohort of interns to an internship programme aimed at providing them with valuable work experience. Read more

Unisa alumna reflects on transformative journey as a globally recognised healthcare expert

Professor Isabel Coetzee, a recipient of 2025 Unisa Principal’s Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research, reflects on her academic and professional journey filled with purpose, resilience and impact. Read more

Rethinking the history of the Unisa Library as a living intellectual infrastructure

In this article, Professors Mpho Ngoepe and Lorette Jacobs discuss the Unisa Library’s identity as both a heritage institution and a forward-looking knowledge infrastructure. Read more

Unisa hosts high-level dialogue focusing on geopolitical tensions

Unisa, in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, hosted a high-level roundtable focusing on geopolitical tensions and the significance of international law, diplomacy, and multilateralism. Read more

Unisa honours alumna for excellence in research

When Professor Tlou Maggie Masenya was honoured with the Unisa Vice-Chancellor’s Award for Distinguished Alumni in Research, it marked a significant milestone in an academic journey that began in a small village in Limpopo. Read more

Unisa hosts successful Library Week public lecture

The university's Gauteng Library recently hosted a successful public lecture as part of the South African Library Week celebrations, under the theme “Reclaiming Knowledge, Empowering Futures”. Read more