News & Events

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

Unisa PhD candidate appointed to the FASSET Board

After his nomination by the Department of Higher Education and Training, Simphiwe Artell Malaza, a Unisa PhD candidate, was appointed to the Finance and Accounting Services Sector Education and Training Authority Board. Read more

Unisa pays tribute to iconic civil rights activist

Unisa recently honoured the late American civil rights activist, Rev Jesse Jackson Sr, at a memorial seminar in celebration of his monumental contributions in strengthening the bond between the American civil rights movements and South Africa’s struggle against the apartheid regime. Read more

Unisa Western Cape empowers students for the future

The region, through its Counselling and Career Development unit, hosted a dynamic and impactful career fair on 18 March 2026. Read more

Unisa strengthens strategic partnerships with UNAM and SAVC

Unisa’s executive and extended management team, led by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently met with delegates from the University of Namibia and the President of the South African Veterinary Council to foster growth in agricultural and veterinary sciences. Read more

Unisa student uses innovation to improve access to mental healthcare

Proud Unisan Jessica Maleka, a young entrepreneur and winner of the Unisa Innovation Challenge, recently took top honours in the 2026 Venture Crawl International Pitch Competition. Read more

ACCA provides Unisa students the opportunity to become registered auditors

The university’s College of Accounting Sciences has renewed its partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a leading global professional accounting body whose Chartered Certified Accountant qualification is recognised in over 180 countries. Read more

Unisa shines at KZN careers fair and information session

The university formed part of a community engagement initiative hosted by the Department of Education and Labour, and staff took the opportunity to build meaningful stakeholder relationships and field enquiries from current and prospective students. Read more

Unisa to collaborate with major Chinese university

A high-level delegation from China’s Guangdong University of Technology, led by its President, Professor Xueqing Qiu, recently visited Unisa to strengthen global academic collaboration and knowledge exchange. Read more

Unisa and SIU to build specialised skills to address fraud and corruption

The university and the Special Investigating Unit recently entered into an agreement to collaborate in critical areas, with a particular emphasis on building specialised skills to address financial crimes in South Africa. Read more