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Unisa hosts high-level dialogue focusing on geopolitical tensions

Unisa, in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, hosted a high-level roundtable focusing on geopolitical tensions and the significance of international law, diplomacy and multilateralism.

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March 31, 2026 | Category: Corporate

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.

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March 30, 2026 | Category: Corporate

Unisa students empowered to combat GBVF

The Office of the Dean of Students recently facilitated an online gender-based violence and femicide awareness campaign to elevate awareness of gender-based violence and femicide, but also to create a supportive campus culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of all students.

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March 27, 2026 | Category: College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

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.

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March 26, 2026 | Category: Lead, Featured, Research news, Corporate

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.

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March 26, 2026 | Category: Dept Marketing & Retail, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Exploring the role of personal branding in building professional influence

Unisa recently held the second session of the ongoing Masterclass Series, which unpacked how personal branding shapes professional identity and career growth, further highlighting the importance of intentionality, visibility and authenticity in building influence and credibility.

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March 26, 2026 | Category: College of Accounting Sciences, Featured, Corporate

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.

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March 26, 2026 | Category: Dept Marketing & Retail, College of Economic and Management Sciences, Corporate, Featured

Spotlighting the relevance of African brands in a global context

The College of Economic and Management Sciences' masterclass, featuring renowned brand strategist Dr Thebe Ikalafeng, explored how African brands can build global relevance, highlighting the need for authenticity, innovation and a shift towards locally rooted yet globally competitive strategies.

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March 26, 2026 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, Corporate

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.

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March 26, 2026 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa strengthens strategic partnerships with UNAM and SAVC

Unisa’s executive and extended management team, led by Prof 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.

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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