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Announcements
Unisa statement on The Citizen article about the acquisition of the Unisa airport
27 March 2026
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Unisa notes and welcomes court interdict issued against its former Registrar
18 March 2026
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Unisa confirms that Sarah-Jane Trent is a graduate of the institution
09 March 2026
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Unisa update on the legal matter pertaining to Mr Mogaile Mogashoa
06 March 2026
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From Pretoria to Frankfurt: Unisa's rise on the global stage
Unisa made history in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Techtextil, one of the world’s premier international trade fairs for clothing, textiles, leather and footwear (CTLF), curated by Messe Frankfurt.
NRF awards two new research chairs to Unisa
The university will be home to the DST/NRF SARChI Chairs in Water and the Environment, and Welfare and Social Development in Informal Settlements, as announced by Prof Blade Nzimande, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation. The incumbents are, respectively, Prof Ilunga Kamika of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Prof Solomon Kgatle of the College of Human Sciences.
Unisa hosts City of Tshwane's 2026 SoCA
Reaffirming its role as a key civic and strategic partner in South Africa's capital city, the university hosted the City of Tshwane's 2026 State of the Capital Address on 16 April 2026.
Collective responsibility required to tackle South Africa's water challenges
Coinciding with the National Water Month, Unisa hosted a Water Imbizo comprising various stakeholders to deliberate on prevalent water crises and develop legitimate solutions for a water-secure South Africa.
Unisa hosts high-level dialogue focusing on geopolitical tensions
Unisa, in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, hosted a high-level roundtable focusing on geopolitical tensions and the significance of international law, diplomacy and multilateralism.
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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
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May
3rd International Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Student Support Conference
Event dates:
04 - 07 May 2026
Full day
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From Pretoria to Frankfurt: Unisa's rise on the global stage
Examining the hidden geographies of resistance
Unisa Western Cape Library celebrates South African Library Week
Dedicated Unisa Innovation Fund a step closer
Unisa law expert's scholarly work geared to assist victims of GBV
Unisa attends KZN Legislature's rural career expo