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Unisa and SIU to build specialised skills to address fraud and corruption

The university and the Special Investigating Unit recently entered into an agreement to collaborate in critical areas, with a particular emphasis on building specialised skills to address financial crimes in South Africa.

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2026-03-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, Corporate

Unisa extends its reach through school visits and expos

Through a series of school engagements across Gauteng, the university recently provided learners with valuable guidance on higher education opportunities, admissions processes, and the benefits of comprehensive open and distance eLearning.

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2026-03-23 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisan’s research reveals the intricate interaction between soil and environment

The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences’ Professor Veronica Ngole-Jeme’s research highlights the complex relationship between soil and the movement of pollutants throughout the environment.

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2026-03-20 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Corporate

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

Led by Prof 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.

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2026-03-19 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

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.

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2026-03-19 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Corporate

Unisa hosts the Zimbabwe Open University to exchange research know-how

The three-day engagement allowed both institutions to evaluate their operational processes and practices within the distance education space, and identify areas for improvement.

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2026-03-18 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Towards a ritual-informed humanitarian psychology

In his inaugural lecture, the College of Human Sciences' Prof Yaseen Ally outlined his vision for a discipline that is more humane, more grounded and more responsive to the realities of plural societies.

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2026-03-17 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisan joins the Executive Committee of CSA-SA

This International Women’s Month, the College of Human Sciences celebrates Dr Modiehi Rammutloa, who was recently elected to the Executive Committee: Local and Regional Partnerships of the Citizen Science Association of Southern Africa.

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2026-03-17 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Human Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisan appointed to the UJ Archives Advisory Board

Dr Vanessa Mathope of the Department of Information Science in the College of Human Sciences has been appointed to the University of Johannesburg Archives Advisory Board, marking a significant milestone in her academic and professional journey.

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2026-03-17 00:00:00.0 | Category: Corporate

Gauteng awareness campaign empowers Unisa students

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

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Upcoming events

27 October

International Conference on Coastal, Marine, and Maritime Research (COMMRE 2026)

Venue: Durban International Conference Centre (Durban ICC)
Event dates: 27 - 30 October 2026
Full day