News & Events
Department of Information Science honoured with prestigious SASA Golden Presidential Award
The Department of Information Science at the University of South Africa (Unisa) has received the prestigious South African Society of Archivists (SASA) Golden Presidential Award for its outstanding contribution to the advancement of archives and records management in South Africa.Read more
Unisa opens new chapter with its newest PhD alumni
For 31 newly graduated doctoral alumni, graduation is not the end of their relationship with Unisa. It is the beginning of an opportunity to collaborate, mentor, contribute to research and help shape the University’s future.Read more
Unisa Art Gallery earns national recognition with NACA nomination
The Unisa Art Gallery has been recognised among South Africa’s leading cultural institutions after earning a nomination at the 2026 National Arts and Culture Awards, alongside three Unisa-linked nominees.Read more
Unisa African Music Festival puts indigenous music centre stage
Unisa’s second African Music Festival brought musicians, scholars, students and audiences together to celebrate indigenous African music while highlighting the university’s efforts to expand and decolonise music education.Read more
Three Unisa women putting science, research and innovation into action
From developing sustainable water solutions to studying the formation of stars and researching infectious diseases, Prof Muthumuni Managa, Annarien Headley and Mushayathoni Nwovhe are showing what is possible when women are given the opportunity to pursue research that can make a difference.Read more
From the college kitchen to the national stage: Ntokozo Zwane cooks her way to victory
What began as a passion for cooking at Ekurhuleni East TVET College has taken Ntokozo Zwane to the national stage. The Hospitality student has been crowned the 2026 Unilever Cook-Off Challenge National Champion, turning practical classroom skills into a recipe for success.Read more
Talifhani Banks challenges Unisa innovators to build solutions that matter
What problem would you be willing to dedicate your life to solving? For entrepreneur and technology leader Talifhani Banks, that question lies at the heart of innovation. Speaking at the Unisa Innovation Leadership Series, the AnalyticsX Group CEO and Chairman challenged students to embrace their uniqueness, solve real African problems and turn knowledge into products that can outlive them.Read more
From e-Tutor to Adjunct Academic: Lerato Letsoalo’s journey into academia at Unisa
She started as an online e-tutor supporting Unisa students. Two years later, Lerato Letsoalo is an Adjunct Academic at CEDU, building a research profile around artificial intelligence and assessment while awaiting the outcome of her PhD examination.Read more
From peer support to student success: Unisa SI leaders share what works
What does it take to turn peer support into meaningful academic success? At Unisa’s SI Showcase 2026, student leaders shared practical lessons on leadership, technology, inclusive learning and multilingualism, offering a glimpse into the approaches helping students learn with greater confidence.Read more
