Discussions at the opening of the university's 2026 Research and Innovation Week, held under the theme "Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas: Powering Change", spotlighted digital catalytic niche areas as essential drivers and vital pillars for future research.Read more

The Marine and Ocean Photography Competition team from the College of Human Sciences recently embarked on a site visit to various districts in KwaZulu-Natal in preparation for the upcoming competition which will be held in Durban from 27 to 29 August 2026.Read more

The university’s Midlands Region recently hosted a student engagement session, titled Dialogue with Student Lawyers, which brought together staff, law students, and stakeholders in the legal fraternity.Read more

The Communication Students’ Association recently hosted an induction ceremony in Polokwane to grow the organisation and connect with students.Read more

With 40 sessions planned for this year, the College of Graduate Studies' 2026 Catalytic Niche Area programme is continuing to shift the university's research culture from isolated disciplinary work toward meaningful synergies.Read more

The university recently hosted a two-day workshop aimed at strengthening resilience and improving the retention of students living with disabilities within the institution.Read more

Recently, the university officially announced the results of the 2026 Student Representative Council elections, followed by the inauguration of newly elected representatives for the Gauteng Region’s Tshwane and Johannesburg regional leadership. Read more

What happens when alumni return, not as students but as supervisors? A story of commitment, mentorship and giving back is unfolding at Unisa.Read more

During the formal opening of Unisa’s Research and Innovation Week on 25 May, Professor Vukosi Marivate will explore how machine learning and natural language processing are reshaping Africa’s future by turning data into insight, and insight into social change.Read more