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Unisa surges ahead in global subject rankings and national creative outputs

In the latest QS World University Rankings, Unisa is ranked highly in six subjects, as opposed to one in the 2022 academic year, while the Department of Higher Education and Training ranks the institution fourth in the country in terms of its creative outputs and innovations during 2024. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more

Unisa’s ICTVET2026 champions skills revolution and youth empowerment

Delivering the keynote address at the 2026 International Conference on Technical and Vocational Education and Training, hosted by Unisa, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, the Honourable Dr Nomusa Dube-Ncube, said that Africa’s youthful population presents a unique opportunity, but this requires aligning education outputs with labour-market demand. Read more

Newly launched Unisa centre to strengthen TVET beyond Africa

In a defining moment for South Africa’s skills development landscape, Unisa has unveiled a UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) at its Science Campus, positioning itself within a powerful global network committed to transforming technical and vocational education for a rapidly changing world. Read more

Scaling success: Unisa reflects on leadership, academic excellence, and growth

Led by Professor Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, the university’s executive management recently briefed the media on Unisa’s achievements, partnerships, and the acceleration of its systems and architecture over the past five years. Read more

Unisa welcomes students during Orientation Week 2026

The five-day programme provided students with essential information, practical guidance and the support needed to begin their academic journey with confidence. Read more

Gauteng awareness campaign empowers Unisa students

Despite the rain, more than one hundred students gathered at the Florida Science Campus for the Gauteng Region’s Menu of Services awareness campaign to learn about the essential support services available throughout their academic journey. Read more