News & Events

Unisan awarded Presidential Fellowship at American university

The College of Human Sciences’ Natalia Molebatsi has been awarded the prestigious Presidential Fellowship at Northwestern University in the United States of America. Read more

Unisa WC guides first-year students

The university’s Western Cape Region recently hosted a First-Year Student Orientation Day to provide newly registered students with valuable information, guidance and access to essential support services to ensure a smooth transition into university life. Read more

Unisa to host the 3rd International Teaching and Learning Conference

From 4 to 7 May 2026, Unisa is set to host its impactful International Teaching and Learning Conference, bringing together scholars, forward thinkers, and solution-oriented academics to collaborate on harnessing digital tools and artificial intelligence to improve the higher education landscape continuously. Read more

Unisa redefines student support through Inhlanyelo Hub NPC

Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub and the university’s Gauteng Region have taken a decisive step toward exploring deeper collaboration to strengthen Unisa’s regional offices as centres of excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology-enabled learning. Read more

Office of the Dean of Students participates in leadership camp

Unisa's Office of the Dean of Students, through the Higher Health Peer Educator Programme, recently participated in the Mandela-Sobukwe Peer Leadership Camp, which aimed to develop young change agents to influence the globe’s future. Read more

Unisa roundtable focuses on empowering SA women to lead in innovation

The university's Inhlanyelo Hub NPC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America in South Africa, recently hosted a roundtable discussion attended by women leaders in the world of tech and themed “Technology transfer and startup incubation”. Read more

Sunnyside Learning Centre hosts 2026 student training

The centre is facilitating the 2026 Semester 1 Student Training Programme, an initiative that supports students as they begin their academic journey for the year. Read more

Unisa student wins prestigious national leadership award

Future engineer Similo Siyenga from Pretoria was named Young Leader of the Year at the 2025 Sasol SuperLead Awards, placing him among the top ten winners alongside senior executives from leading corporations like PwC and Legends Barber. Read more

Ekurhuleni Campus students benefit from support outreach

First-year and returning students at Unisa’s Ekurhuleni Campus received direct, on-the-spot academic and administrative support during a regional visit led by the Gauteng Region in collaboration with the Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning. Read more

Unisa to host roundtable focusing on women-led innovation ecosystems

On 17 February, the university’s Inhlanyelo Hub NPC, in collaboration with the Embassy of the United States of America, will host a high-level roundtable discussion to promote strategic dialogue and advance inclusive, women-led innovation ecosystems. Read more