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

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

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

Through a series of school engagements across Gauteng, the university recently provided learners with valuable guidance on higher education opportunities, admissions processes, and the benefits of comprehensive open and distance eLearning. Read more

“Marion Island is a bellwether of climate change impacts in southern Africa,” says Unisa geomorphologist Professor David Hedding, who since 2003 has been conducting research on the island located almost 2 000 kilometres south-east of Cape Town. Read more

The university is witnessing a significant improvement in its online service delivery thanks to the sharp-eyed team comprising the Student Communication and Service Centre and the Social Media Office, who remain actively agile in addressing students’ concerns.Read more

The university’s Department of Tuition Support and Facilitation of Learning continued its Real-Time Student Support Programme across Unisa’s regional centres and Department of Correctional Services facilities during the first semester of 2026. Read more

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

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

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