Led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Unisa is participating in the Times Higher Education Global Sustainable Development Congress 2026, contributing African perspectives to global conversations on sustainability, innovation and societal transformation.
2026-06-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa celebrates World IP Day 2026
Hosted by the Directorate of Innovation, Technology Transfer and Commercialisation as part of the university's Research and Innovation Week, the event brought together IP industry stakeholders under the theme "IP and Sports in the Digital Era".
2026-06-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Alumni, Corporate
When resilience meets purpose
Lyness Matizirofa recently graduated with a PhD in Statistics at Unisa’s College of Science, Engineering and Technology, exemplifying how resilience and determination can overcome even the greatest challenges in life.
2026-06-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisans shine at the tough up-run 2026 Comrades Marathon
In what has become an annual ritual, 40 Unisa staff members participated in the 2026 Comrades Marathon on 14 June, supported by a dedicated team of colleagues.
2026-06-13 00:00:00.0 | Category:
Lead, Alumni, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured
CRDB Bank CEO earns PhD from Unisa
Dr Abdulmajid Mussa Nsekela, Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of CRDB Bank Plc, one of East Africa's largest financial institutions, has graduated with a PhD in Management Sciences from Unisa, underscoring the value of lifelong learning alongside executive leadership at the highest level.
2026-06-13 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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In a world of misconceptions, clarity is power
Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation recently held an online webinar titled "Albinism Awareness: Knowledge Breaks Stigma" to address albinism-related issues.
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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CSET showcases research excellence at Unisa Research and Innovation Week 2026
As part of the 2026 Unisa Research and Innovation Week, the College of Science, Engineering and Technology delivered a dynamic four-day programme of activities at the Unisa Science Campus in response to the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change".
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Celebrating a linguist in pursuit of greatness
Having recently obtained an Honours Degree in African Languages, Rethabile Mokoke's academic journey is deeply rooted in a passion for preserving and elevating her mother tongue, Sesotho, particularly its rich oral literature and traditional teachings.
2026-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa advances digital skills through robotics and coding initiative
The university’s Western Cape Region and the School of Computing recently hosted an interactive Robotics and Coding Workshop to respond to rapid technological advancement and the demands of the digital economy.
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
Unisa Catalytic Niche Area Research Symposium
Venue: Unisa, Muckleneuk and Science Campuses
Event dates: 29 - 31 July 2026
Full day
Debate, poetry, reading and writing programmes
Event dates: 17 July 2026
Full day
