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Unisa alumna shines at the Forty under 40 SA Awards

Former Unisa scholar and alumna, Dr Moleboheng Mokhele-Ramulumo, received the 2025 South Africa's Young Leader in Education Award at the Forty under 40 South Africa Awards Ceremony, recognising her outstanding ingenuity in her approach to environmental and climate education. Read more

Celebrating a university on the rise

‘Forward ever, backward never’ was the central theme of the address by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, at the university’s vibrant Official Closing of the 2025 Academic Year.Read more

Perseverance pays off for visually impaired student

Twenty-five-year-old Robyn Waters recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing, an impressive and inspiring achievement given that she has been blind since birth.Read more

Unisa celebrates twelfth graduation ceremony in Ethiopia

Marking a significant milestone in African academic collaboration, the university recently hosted a joyful graduation ceremony at its Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre in Addis Ababa.Read more

Unisa alumna pursues her dream with determination

Having overcome numerous obstacles to graduate with a BA in Counselling Psychology, Nhlanhla Khuzwayo has her sights firmly set on a postgraduate qualification. Read more

Showcasing postgraduate research and innovation with global impact

Held on 18 November, master's and doctoral students rose to the challenge at the 2025 Unisa Research and Innovation Postgraduate Student Showcase Competition, which was aligned with the university's 10 catalytic niche areas. Read more

From prison graduate to aspiring chartered accountant

Ralph Brandt’s path reflects courage, discipline and belief that growth is possible, even in the most difficult times.Read more

Unisa celebrates student leaders’ academic achievements

Hosted by the Department of Student Affairs, the first Academic Awards Gala Dinner brought together dignitaries and proud nominees from the National and Regional Student Representative Councils to recognise outstanding achievements during 2025.Read more

Recognising Unisans' pursuit of excellence

Held on 08 December 2025, the Unisa Institutional, Research, Teaching, and Engaged Scholarship Excellence Awards celebrated the university's cream of the crop, affirming their excellence in contributing to the university's core business and strategic objectives, as well as their impact on society. Read more