News & Events
AI poses real-world dilemmas for students and academics
The real-world dilemmas that some students and staff are already encountering with generative artificial intelligence (AI) came into sharp focus during Unisa's 2024 Research and Innovation Week. Read more
Unisa student innovators shine at an entrepreneurship training programme
Unisa student innovators participated and received esteemed accolades at a five-day Entrepreneurship Training Programme organised by the Technological Higher Education Network South Africa (THENSA) and the Department of Science and Innovation (DSI). Read more
Unisan appointed to key position at NASDEV
The university's Acting Manager: Student Social Development, Mmangakane Mmako, has been appointed as Gauteng Regional Coordinator of the National Association of Student Development Professionals. Read more
Unisa awards master’s degrees to Eritrea’s Justice Ministry members
In a special graduation ceremony held on May 21st in Asmara, over two dozen Eritrean Ministry of Justice members were awarded their Master of Law degrees by the Unisa. Read more
Security officer graduates with honours and pursuing master's degree
Emily Motau, a Security Officer at Unisa, recently graduated with a BA Honours degree in Archives and Records Management. She is currently admitted for the Master of Information Science qualification. Motau is grateful to Unisa for being an impactful university and employer. Read more
Hard work earns Chawane a Bachelor of Education degree (Cum Laude)
Zamekile Mukelisiwe Chawane of Mkhuhlu township, Mpumalanga, adopted the principles of working hard and staying focused during her studies. As a result, she earned herself a Bachelor of Education degree (Cum Laude), awarded at the Unisa Autumn 2024 Graduations held in Mbombela. Read more
Societal impact under the microscope at Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week
At the opening of its annual week-long celebration of the world-class, Africa-centred work emanating from its colleges, the university underscored its commitment to bridging the gap between science and society through a wide range of research and innovation initiatives. Read more
Research and Innovation Day at Unisa to focus on bioeconomy
Hosted by the university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at the Science Campus on 22 May, the event promises to be a dynamic platform for dialogue, collaboration, and insight into the transformative potential of bioeconomy initiatives. Read more
Uqhuba kanjani – How are you doing?
In a new initiative from Unisa’s Student Retention Unit, first-generation students registering at the university are contacted telephonically to assess their awareness of and need for resources that can assist them as they embark on their first year of study. Read more
