News & Events
Unisa's ICT guru crowned Public Sector CIO of the Year
Mathabo Nakene-Mginqi, Unisa's Chief Information Officer and Vice-Principal of Information and Communication Technology, was recently named Public Sector CIO of the Year at the 2025 CIO Awards for her impactful contributions to the country's digital transformation journey and future. Read more
Unisa collaborates with key South African investigative body
The university's College of Accounting Sciences has reached an important milestone with the conclusion of the preparatory phase for the new Master of Accounting Sciences programme, developed in partnership with the Special Investigating Unit. Read more
Unisans granted an opportunity to learn Russian
Visiting the university's College of Human Sciences, two lecturers from Russian institutions recently presented a workshop on basic communication skills in Russian. Read more
Unisa student to present groundbreaking research on AI and climate change at Dubai conference
Phathutshedzo Mundalamo, a master's student in Environmental Management, has been invited to present her research at the prestigious International Conference on AI and Data Science Applications and Advances. Read more
Readiness and accessibility: Are we truly ready?
Against the backdrop of Disability Rights Awareness Month, Unisa's Department of Leadership and Transformation reflects on significant gaps in infrastructure and societal attitudes that remain around accessibility and readiness in South Africa. Read more
Unisa hosts successful virtual open day for 2026 Ethiopian admissions
The Unisa Ethiopia Regional Learning Centre recently hosted a successful virtual open day for the 2026 master's and doctoral admissions, providing valuable insights into the application process, student support services, and Unisa's commitment to accessible, high-quality postgraduate education. Read more
Unisa students shine at first BICTaD Conference
Members of the university's Communication Students Association recently presented papers at the Bi-Annual International Conference on Telecommunications and Digitality, hosted by the Department of Communication Science. Read more
Unisa PhD graduate rises with dignity, and proudly lives with equity
As Unisa celebrates inclusion and equality for all its students and staff during Disability Rights Awareness Month, the journey of Dr La-Portia Mahlangu-Matjila is a testament to the power of resilience, determination and unwavering support. Read more
Multidisciplinary showcase set to celebrate the creative achievements of Unisa art students
Senior students in the Visual Multimedia Arts programmes in the Department of Art and Music will be showcasing their work at the Unisa Art Gallery under the theme “Moving Spaces”. Read more
