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Office of the Dean of Students hosts engaging development programme
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 platforms young voices to advance the African agenda
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
Unisa’s 2026 R&I Week set to power digital change
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
Unisa prepares to present the 2026 Marine and Ocean Photography Competition
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
Unisa hosts dialogue with student lawyers
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
Revival of COMSA Polokwane branch marks new age for communication students
The Communication Students’ Association recently hosted an induction ceremony in Polokwane to grow the organisation and connect with students.Read more
From silos to synergy: strengthening research through catalytic niche areas
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
Unisa empowers students living with disabilities through resilience and support initiatives
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
Unisa announces SRC election results, inaugurates Tshwane and Johannesburg leadership
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
