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Office of the Dean of Students hosts engaging development programme

The recent Leadership, Ethics and Personal Development Programme for registered Unisa students aimed to empower students with ethical leadership principles, personal growth skills and transformative development knowledge that can positively influence their academic, personal, and professional journeys.Read more

Unisa’s 2026 R&I Week set to power digital change

Discussions at the opening of the university's 2026 Research and Innovation Week, held under the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change", spotlighted digital catalytic niche areas as essential drivers and vital pillars for future research.Read more

Unisa hosts dialogue with student lawyers

The university’s Midlands Region recently hosted a student engagement session, titled Dialogue with Student Lawyers, which brought together staff, law students, and stakeholders in the legal fraternity.Read more

Revival of COMSA Polokwane branch marks new age for communication students

The Communication Students’ Association recently hosted an induction ceremony in Polokwane to grow the organisation and connect with students.Read more

From silos to synergy: strengthening research through catalytic niche areas

With 40 sessions planned for this year, the College of Graduate Studies' 2026 Catalytic Niche Area programme is continuing to shift the university's research culture from isolated disciplinary work toward meaningful synergies.Read more

Unisa strengthens student recruitment drive with Orange Farm exhibition

The university recently brought higher education opportunities directly to Orange Farm through a dynamic three-day open day exhibition, at which more than 2 000 learners engaged with academic programmes and explored their future study options.Read more

Unisa's KwaZulu-Natal Region hosts impactful health and wellness campaign

Unisa's KwaZulu-Natal Region recently hosted a Health and Wellness Festival, demonstrating the university's efforts in making a lasting impact on issues of health and wellness for staff and students. Read more

Unisa accounting career engagement draws students and industry leaders

A powerful collaboration between the university's College of Accounting Sciences and the Gauteng Counselling Department brought together more than 700 accounting students, alongside leading companies and professional bodies, at a dynamic and impactful career engagement event. Read more

Unisa KZN's Career Fair empowers students for career readiness

The Unisa KwaZulu-Natal Region’s Counselling and Career Development Unit successfully hosted its annual Career Fair from 16 to 17 April 2026, attracting enthusiastic participation from students and employers around the province. Read more

Masterclass unpacks the power of glocalisation in global marketing

Unisa's final masterclass highlighted that brands win when they think globally, but act locally, further revealing that striking the right balance maintains a competitive edge. Read more