News & Events

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

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

Unisa to collaborate with major Chinese university

A high-level delegation from China’s Guangdong University of Technology, led by its President, Professor Xueqing Qiu, recently visited Unisa to strengthen global academic collaboration and knowledge exchange. Read more

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. Read more

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. Read more