News & Events
Unisa tourism students participate in a notable international challenge
Unisa tourism students gained international exposure in a challenge that brought together peer students, educators and global industry leaders, all focused on developing future-ready talent for the tourism and hospitality industry. Read more
Unisa strengthens strategic partnerships with UNAM and SAVC
Unisa’s executive and extended management team, led by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently met with delegates from the University of Namibia and the President of the South African Veterinary Council to foster growth in agricultural and veterinary sciences. Read more
Unisa student uses innovation to improve access to mental healthcare
Proud Unisan Jessica Maleka, a young entrepreneur and winner of the Unisa Innovation Challenge, recently took top honours in the 2026 Venture Crawl International Pitch Competition. Read more
Unisa postgrads awarded prestigious aerospace internship in China
Two postgraduate students in the College of Science, Engineering and Technology have been selected to participate in the six-month winter internship programme of STAR.VISION, a leading company in aerospace and AI technologies in Hangzhou, China. Read more
ACCA provides Unisa students the opportunity to become registered auditors
The university’s College of Accounting Sciences has renewed its partnership with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, a leading global professional accounting body whose Chartered Certified Accountant qualification is recognised in over 180 countries. Read more
Unisa shines at KZN careers fair and information session
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
Unisa’s ICTVET2026 champions skills revolution and youth empowerment
Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, hosted by Unisa, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, the Honourable Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said that Africa’s youthful population presents a unique opportunity, but this requires aligning education outputs with labour-market demand. Read more
Newly launched Unisa centre to strengthen TVET beyond Africa
In a defining moment for South Africa’s skills development landscape, Unisa has unveiled a UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) at its Science Campus, positioning itself within a powerful global network committed to transforming technical and vocational education for a rapidly changing world. Read more
Unisa to collaborate with major Chinese university
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
