Gladys Matloga, currently pursuing a Bachelor of Education, rose above her peers from other competing students at local universities when she was announced as one of the national winners of the 13^th African Organisation for Standardisation Essay Competition.Read more

For many students, university is a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and growth. For Unisa alumna, innovator Caroline Matšatši Matenchi, that journey led her from biomedical science into agricultural technology, where she is now creating solutions for farmers.Read more

More than 1 900 students attended the recent Job Readiness Workshop hosted by the Gauteng Region Counselling and Career Development Unit at Unisa, highlighting growing demand for practical career guidance and employability support among students preparing to enter the workplace.Read more

The university’s KwaZulu-Natal Regional Research Committee recently hosted a two-day academic research workshop to assist postgraduate students in navigating what can be a challenging and complex academic journey.Read more

The recent Leadership, Ethics and Personal Development Programme for registered Unisa students aimed to empower students with ethical leadership principles, personal growth skills and transformative development knowledge that can positively influence their academic, personal, and professional journeys.Read more

Unisa and the Thabo Mbeki Foundation wrapped up a week-long series of Africa Day reflections and dialogues on Africa’s future by hosting a Post-Lecture Student Town Hall to engage young people on carrying Pan-African commitment into practical life.Read more

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