News & Events

Unisa Western Cape empowers students for the future

The region, through its Counselling and Career Development unit, hosted a dynamic and impactful career fair on 18 March 2026. 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 strengthens strategic partnerships with UNAM and SAVC

Unisa’s executive and extended management team, led by Professor 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. Read more

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. 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

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. Read more

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. 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