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KEEP SMILING the Universe is full of beautiful &complex surprises Ours’s never to lose hope but claim the future In 2020, in my cocoon ⁦@UFSweb⁩ as Vice Rector Institutional Change…b4 ⁦@unisa⁩ VC role, Destiny Careers Magazine featured me in their Inaugural Cover🙏🏽🌻

[Infographics] Minister Buti Manamela's remarks at the Africa Universities Summit held in Nairobi.

The University of South Africa (Unisa), in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), will host a high-level roundtable discussion on the theme: International Law, Diplomacy and Multilateralism for Peace in the Context of War: Iran and the Middle East. The event will take place at the Senate Hall, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Building, Unisa Muckleneuk Campus, Pretoria, on Wednesday, 08 April 2026. #Unisa150andBeyond | #RoundtableDiscussion | #AfricaInGlobalAffairs

Day 1 of the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit marked a significant milestone for the University of South Africa (Unisa) with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Africa International University (AIU) The agreement was formalised by Unisa’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Puleng @LenkaBula, and Rev. Dr. Makanda, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing the African higher education agenda. The leaders underscored the importance of harnessing intellectual capital to drive collaborative research, innovation, and capacity development across the continent. Anchored in Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas, the partnership is set to foster transformative, impactful, and interdisciplinary collaborations that contribute meaningfully to Africa’s development. #Unisa150andBeyond

Today is the last day! Registration and initial minimum payments for honours and postgraduate diplomas close on 31 March 2026. Don’t miss the deadline—make sure you’ve registered for all year modules and completed your payment to finalise your registration. 👉 Register now: unisa.ac.za/register 💳 Pay now: unisa.ac.za/payfees Your future starts today.

Professor Nathi Zongozzi from the Institute for Open and Distance Learning in the College of Education recently contributed to the Gauteng Intergovernmental Oversight and Coordination Workshop hosted by the Oversight Committee on the Premier's Office and the Legislature. ow.ly/ZSoN50Yz4cQ #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCEDU

Unisa VC Prof Puleng @Lenkabula and management attended the opening of the Times Higher Education Africa Universities Summit 2026, where the Hon. Minister Buti Manamela delivered opening remarks alongside Kenya’s higher education leadership. On Day One, the Minister emphasized that gender equity in higher education is not about choosing between men and women, but about building inclusive institutions that create access and opportunity for all. Expanding equitable access to education remains central to shaping the future of African universities.

One day to go! Registration and initial minimum payments for honours and postgraduate diplomas close on 31 March 2026. Make sure you’ve registered for all year modules and completed your payment to finalise your registration. 👉 Register now: unisa.ac.za/register 💳 Pay now: unisa.ac.za/payfees Your future starts today. #Unisa150andBeyond

Celebrating excellence in research. Prof Norma RA Romm of the University of South Africa is recognised for her impactful work exploring the links between transformative and Indigenous research paradigms. Her scholarship advances socially responsive research, ecological regeneration, and innovative approaches to adult learning. Through collaborations with global organisations and active leadership in international scientific communities, she continues to shape inclusive knowledge systems that bridge diverse ways of knowing and drive meaningful, sustainable change. #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaDistinguisheScholarSeries

@Hlase_MM @unisa It’s constructive to recommend than to vent! We shall consider your suggestions in future. Planning is equally important! Best regards

@unisa @LenkaBula As a long distance institution, why would you have assignments due by 5PM when the majority of students are full-time employees? 11PM was a more reasonable time

It’s a wrap for #ICTVET2026 🎉 A powerful week of innovation, collaboration, and bold conversations shaping the future of Technical and Vocational Education and Training. From global partnerships to impactful insights, the conference reaffirmed the importance of skills development in driving inclusive growth. #Unisa150andBeyond | #SkillsForTheFuture

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. ow.ly/2aFg50Yz47k #Unisa150andBeyond

In her inaugural lecture, Professor Annemarie Davis from the College of Economic and Management Sciences explored 15 years of research on how managers navigate organisational change, highlighting the importance of reflection, identity, and the often-overlooked strategic value of “pausing”. ow.ly/3t6R50Yz4aT #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCEMS

[Media Statement] The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr @ButiManamela, will deliver a keynote address at the 3rd Edition of the Times Higher Education (THE) Africa Universities Summit in Nairobi, Kenya, on 30-31 March 2026. #DHET

In December 2024, the University of South Africa (Unisa) was officially admitted as a UNEVOC Network Member by the UNESCO-UNEVOC International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET). To celebrate this milestone, the University will be hosting the Inauguration ceremony on Monday, 23 March 2026, at Unisa, the new home of the Unisa UNEVOC Centre. @UnisaRadio #Unisa150andBeyond | #UnisaUnevocLaunch | #UnisaGlobalPartnerships

Only 2 days left! Registration and initial minimum payments for honours and postgraduate diplomas close on 31 March 2026. Don’t miss the deadline—make sure you’ve registered for all year modules and completed your payment to finalise your registration. 👉 Register now: unisa.ac.za/register 💳 Pay now: unisa.ac.za/payfees Your future starts today.

Thebe Ikalafeng and the chancellorship of Sol Plaatje University by Professor Toyin Falola. premiumtimesng.com/opinion/866795…

The session also highlighted the importance of collaboration within the construction sector and community-led partnerships to advance responsive, skills-based education. #Unisa150andBeyond

Only 3 days left! Registration and initial minimum payments for honours and postgraduate diplomas close on 31 March 2026. Don’t miss the deadline—make sure you’ve registered for all year modules and completed your payment to finalise your registration. 👉 Register now: unisa.ac.za/register 💳 Pay now: unisa.ac.za/payfees Your future starts today.

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. ow.ly/fLWZ50YxyzY #Unisa150andBeyond#UnisaResearch#UnisaRandi

Unisa statement on The Citizen article about the acquisition of the Unisa airport #Unisa150andBeyond