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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

Unisa's renowned scholars nominated for South Africa's Science Oscars

Unisa's esteemed scholars have been nominated for the prestigious 2025/2026 NSTF-South32 Awards. These awards recognise outstanding contributions to science, engineering, technology and innovation by individuals, teams, partnerships and organisations in South Africa. Read more

Unisa and NPC expand partnership to promote the journalism profession

Unisa and the National Press Club recently expanded their partnership to recognise the development of and to promote the journalism profession, as well as to honour the late journalist Aserie Ndlovu through related initiatives. Read more

Unisa Western Cape hosts 2026 postgraduate orientation

This focused research support initiative brought together postgraduate students enrolled for honours, postgraduate diploma, master’s and doctoral studies to enhance their success within the open, distance and e-learning environment.Read more

Universities risk automating exclusion through AI

At a recent AI and Disability Workshop hosted by Unisa Library and Information Services, academics, technologists, and disability advocates examined whether artificial intelligence is advancing inclusion or reinforcing exclusion.Read more

Unisa Western Cape Library celebrates South African Library Week

During the recent Unisa Western Cape Library's celebration of the South African Library Week, competing students were encouraged to write their stories in their mother tongues to better express themselves. Read more

Unisa launches focused student engagement and awareness initiative

The university’s Office of the Dean of Students, in collaboration with Higher Health and the Department of Human Resources, recently rolled out the “First Things First” counselling, testing and screening campaign at its Sunnyside Campus as part of the programmes planned for 2026.Read more

Unisa attends KZN Legislature's rural career expo

Led by Dr Joyce Myeza, Director of Unisa’s KwaZulu-Natal Region, a team from the university recently participated in a unique career exhibition in the deep rural area of Ezingolweni, providing young people, students, and prospective students with a wealth of information on studying towards their future careers. Read more

Unisa hosts City of Tshwane’s 2026 SoCA

Reaffirming its role as a key civic and strategic partner in South Africa’s capital city, the university hosted the City of Tshwane’s 2026 State of the Capital Address on 16 April 2026. Read more