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Unisa and UNAM partnership advances Africa Millimetre Telescope project

Unisa has strengthened its continental research footprint following a high-level visit to Namibia that culminated in the signing of a significant agreement with the University of Namibia, advancing the Africa Millimetre Telescope (AMT) project.

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2026-03-03 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa earns top-level certification for grant management

Trusted and funder-ready, the university has been awarded Good Financial Grant Practice (GFGP) Platinum Certification – the highest level of certification – by the Global Grant Community and the African Academy of Science.

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2026-03-03 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa set to celebrate newly certified women drone pilots

The university's Inhlanyelo Hub NPC is hosting a certificate award ceremony celebrating the graduation of Drone Divas Cohort 3 (Gauteng) at the Unisa Sunnyside Campus, Pretoria, on Friday 6 March 2026.

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2026-03-03 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Law, Featured, Corporate

Unisa Law Clinic strengthens institutional ties

The Unisa Law Clinic recently hosted the Executive Dean of the College of Law for a meaningful meet-and-greet engagement to discuss strategic priorities for the year ahead.

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2026-03-03 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Research news, Corporate

Unisa Press celebrates global research reach with new partnership

The largest university press in Africa recently announced that it is partnering with ResearchGate, the world's largest professional network for researchers. This will connect Unisa's vibrant research community with millions of scholars around the world.

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2026-03-03 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa to host the 3rd International Teaching and Learning Conference

From 4 to 7 May 2026, Unisa is set to host its impactful International Teaching and Learning Conference, bringing together scholars, forward thinkers and solution-oriented academics to collaborate on harnessing digital tools and artificial intelligence to improve the higher education landscape continuously.

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2026-03-02 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Law, Featured, Corporate

Imbizo targets fraud and corruption on a national scale

The recent Fraud and Corruption Imbizo, hosted jointly by Unisa and the South African Police Service, reflected the shared commitment of the two organisations to ethical leadership, accountable governance and the responsible use of emerging technologies within the criminal justice system.

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2026-02-27 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisans reflect on the 2026 Principal and Vice-Chancellor's Lekgotla

Distinguished professors, academics, professional staff and leaders expressed their candid insights on leadership, innovation and the future of higher education at this year’s pivotal Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla.

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2026-02-26 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Lekgotla panel discussion rethinks the modern university

A panel discussion at Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s Lekgotla interrogated the evolving role of universities in society, urging intentional leadership, societal relevance and innovation to shape a future-ready institution that serves communities, graduates and the public good.

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2026-02-26 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Unisa redefines student support through Inhlanyelo Hub NPC

Unisa’s Inhlanyelo Hub and the university’s Gauteng Region have taken a decisive step toward exploring deeper collaboration to strengthen Unisa’s regional offices as centres of excellence in entrepreneurship, innovation and technology-enabled learning.

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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