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Overcoming polio was the path to academic and financial freedom for Thulani Blessed Ndimande, who is now an educator and advocates for psychological wellness and holistic independence among persons with disabilities. ow.ly/ggqx50YvJpo #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaAlumni

#WATCH: Distinguished Professor Mary-Jane Bopape from the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, whose work has advanced seasonal forecasting, atmospheric science and climate change research across leading institutions, as she highlights how Unisa is advancing research in weather and climate change, with a strong focus on understanding extreme weather events. #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaDistinguisedScholarSeries

Distinguished Professor Mary-Jane Bopape from the college of Science, Engineering and Technology, a leading expert in weather and climate modelling. With over two decades of experience and contributions, her work continues to shape climate research, forecasting and scientific innovation. Her research aligns with UNISA’s 4IR and digitization agenda, advancing areas such as AI, big data and high-performance computing. #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaDistinguisedScholarSeries

Postgraduate Research Training Workshops Schedule for 6 – 31 March 2026 6 March - tinyurl.com/42zwtjvx 10 March - tinyurl.com/m9zk2t4f 13 March - tinyurl.com/3vmfc7h8 20 March - tinyurl.com/4h73sbcu 27 March - tinyurl.com/49y9rzdc 31 March - tinyurl.com/4zk5rx2y More info👇

In today’s high pressure start-up environment, resilience is not optional, it is essential! Join us for the first UniVentures Start-up Founders Session of 2026. The Resilient Founder focuses on helping entrepreneurs sustain high performance while protecting their mental wellbeing. Date 🗓️: 25 March 2026 Time 🕒: 15:00 – 16:30 Register 👨🏾‍💻👩🏾‍💻 now to secure your spot ➡️🔗: ​forms.office.com/r/SdH0i7JEy3 This session will be led by @Unisa's Professor Puleng Segalo, focusing on offering practical strategies to build resilience, maintain balance and thrive as you grow your venture. #UnisaRandi

The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Nomusa Dube-Ncube, will deliver the keynote address on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. Held under the theme “Innovative Pathways and Best Practices for the Promotion of TVET for Entrepreneurship and Youth Employment,” this year’s conference will spotlight how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) can empower learners with the skills to create their own opportunities, shape sustainable career paths, and cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset in the workplace. #UnisaICTVET2026 | #Unisa150andBeyond | #SkillsForTheFuture

A high-level delegation from Guangdong University of Technology, led by its President, Prof Xueqing Qui, recently visited the University of South Africa (Unisa) to strengthen global academic collaboration and knowledge exchange. The engagement, hosted under the leadership of Unisa’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng @LenkaBula, created a platform for meaningful dialogue between the two institutions. Discussions reflected on their rich histories and explored strategic opportunities aligned with Unisa’s Catalytic Niche Areas. This engagement underscores Unisa’s growing global footprint and commitment to fostering impactful international collaborations and exchange programmes. #Unisa150andBeyond

The three-day engagement allowed both institutions to evaluate their operational processes and practices within the distance education space and identify areas for improvement. ow.ly/WRej50Ywh4S #Unisa150andBeyond

✈️ A historic moment for Unisa Following the Principal and Vice-Chancellor Puleng @LenkaBula's announcement athe media briefing today, Unisa has reached a groundbreaking milestone — becoming the first African university to own an airport. This bold step strengthens our Catalytic Niche Area in Aviation and Aeronautical Studies, positioning Unisa to drive innovation, skills development, and research in a sector critical to Africa’s growth. The future of aviation on the continent is taking shape — and Unisa is leading the way. WATCH THIS SPACE! #Unisa150andBeyond

KHOTSONG! GRATITUDE 📢📣📚💻airport🛫🛬✈️I promised to announce BREAKING NEWs news to you last week about @unisa great strides. We wish to confirm that on March 6th, 2026 @unisa became the first AFRICAN University to own an Airport to advance catalytic niche on Aviation-and more!

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

Striving towards impactful heritage-based research and entrepreneurship @Unisa’s Research, Postgraduate Studies, Innovation and Commercialisation Portfolio recently (16-18 March) hosted a delegation from Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU) for benchmarking engagements at the Muckleneuk campus. Some of the themes discussed include: · Building institutional platforms and capacities for research, innovation, commercialisation, and industrialisation across students, staff, and communities. · Developing and managing intellectual property and its subsequent commercialisation. · Establishing viable and sustainable partnerships for research, innovation, Commercialisation. · Promoting postgraduate research, innovation, and commercialisation initiatives. · Structuring and accessing research and innovation funding opportunities. · Capacity development The delegation also had a meet and greet with Unisa’s Principal and Vice Chancellor, Prof Puleng @LenkaBula and the Unisa Executive Management. #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaRandi

A recent lecture hosted by the DSI/NRF SARChI Chair in Social Policy in Unisa's College of Graduate Studies revisited the New International Economic Order, adopted by the United Nations in 1974 to create a fairer global economic system for the Global South. ow.ly/65H550Yv9GP #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaRandI #UnisaGradStudies

Unisa Media Briefing: Reaffirming Excellence, Innovation, and Global Impact South Africa’s strong stance on academic excellence, governance, and global impact. Leadership reaffirmed that Unisa continues to achieve clean audits, improve institutional governance, and maintain its position as a leading open-distance learning university serving hundreds of thousands of students across Africa and beyond. The university also emphasised its commitment to transparency, rejecting unfounded claims about its performance while pointing to independent reviews and global partnerships as evidence of progress. Discussions also focused on Unisa’s broader role in society, advocating for peace in global conflicts, strengthening international collaborations, and advancing research in science, technology, and the humanities. From astronomy and climate science to the creative arts, the university showcased its dedication to innovation, skills development, and African-led solutions, while continuing to position itself as a driver of transformation, knowledge production, and social impact. #Unisa150andBeyond

Unisa today reaffirmed its position as a resilient, high‑performing and future‑focused institution. In her media briefing, VC Prof Puleng @LenkaBula highlighted major milestones from 2021–2025, including exceptional graduation outputs, growing research impact, strengthened global rankings, major scientific breakthroughs such as the Africa Millimetre Telescope, and consecutive unqualified audits. Looking ahead, she outlined Unisa’s 2026 priorities—driving digital innovation, accelerating reforms, expanding research excellence, and shaping Africa’s future through transformative, inclusive education. #Unisa150andBeyond

Marking World Radio Day, Unisa, in collaboration with the National Press Club, recently hosted a roundtable on radio and artificial intelligence, highlighting the intersection of media, democracy and accountability in an election year. ow.ly/ykCY50Yv8ik #Unisa150andBeyon

Article published #UnisaPress 'Digital Health Innovations: Transforming Healthcare Access in sub-Saharan Africa' by Dr Ayobami Precious #Adekola #ScienceOpen: scienceopen.com/document?vid=3…

Media Statement: Unisa notes and welcomes court interdict issued against its former Registrar.

Unisa congratulates Archbishop Dr Sithembele Sipuka on his appointment as the new Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cape Town. @LenkaBula #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaAlumni