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Unisa hosts autism seminar, calls for action beyond awareness

The university recently marked World Autism Awareness and Acceptance Month with a landmark seminar that brought together government leaders, academics, advocates, parents and autistic individuals under the theme "Autism and Humanity: Every Life Has Value".

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2026-05-15 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa lecture calls for a return to feminism as a lived, embodied practice

The university's Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies recently successfully hosted acclaimed scholar-activist Jessica Horn as part of its third annual lecture series, titled "Embodied African feminism: Transformative knowledge, justice and liberatory futures".

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2026-05-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Midlands Region strengthens strategic partnerships through dialogue

The region recently hosted a successful stakeholder engagement session, providing attendees with an opportunity to explore new possibilities and to foster sustainable, strategic partnerships.

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2026-05-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Unisa launches CEO Leadership and SDGs Series

The university’s Graduate School of Business Leadership marked the launch of its inaugural CEO Leadership and Sustainable Development Goals Series with a thought-provoking evening of intellectual depth, positioning leadership at the centre of Africa’s development agenda.

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2026-05-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa empowers students living with disabilities through resilience and support initiatives

The university recently hosted a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening resilience and improving the retention of students living with disabilities within the institution.

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2026-05-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Graduate Sciences, Featured, Corporate

From silos to synergy: strengthening research through catalytic niche areas

With 40 sessions planned for this year, the College of Graduate Studies' 2026 Catalytic Niche Area programme is continuing to shift the university's research culture from isolated disciplinary work toward meaningful synergies.

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2026-05-14 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa announces SRC election results, inaugurates Tshwane and Johannesburg leadership

Recently, the university officially announced the results of the 2026 Student Representative Council elections, followed by the inauguration of newly elected representatives for the Gauteng Region's Tshwane and Johannesburg regional leadership.

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2026-05-13 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Transitioning programme to bolster Unisa's academic ranks

A visionary initiative launched this week will see selected support and professional staff at the institution participating in an intensive two-year programme aimed at providing a seamless transition into the academic track while supporting the university’s focus on academic excellence and project-driven outcomes.

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2026-05-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa strengthens its alliance with those who served in the service of humanity

The Association of Unisa Retirees recently held its annual retirees’ meeting, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to embracing the phenomenal contributions of staff, both past and present.

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2026-05-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa roundtable reflects on constitutional progress and strengthening democratic commitment

The university's Graduate School of Business Leadership recently hosted a high-level roundtable on 30 years of the Constitution to reflect on progress made, confront persistent challenges and renew a collective commitment to building a just, inclusive and accountable democracy.

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Upcoming events

27 October

International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)

Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 27 - 30 October 2026
Full day