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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

Join our team: Independent Contractor – Academic Consultant UNISA invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of Independent Contractor: Academic Consultant. More information: ow.ly/yFiA50YvGcJ Visit the Unisa website for more advertised vacancies at unisa.ac.za/vacancies #Unisa150andBeyond

#UnisaWaterImbizo took place today, 17 March 2026, at the Unisa Science Campus as part of National Water Week, bringing together key stakeholders under the theme “Reimagining a Water Secure South Africa.” Hosted by Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula, the Imbizo served as a vital platform for honest engagement, practical solutions, and decisive action to address South Africa’s water challenges, reinforcing that water security is a shared national responsibility requiring collaboration across government, business, academia, and communities. Prof @LenkaBula challenged the notion of South Africa as inherently water-scarce, calling for better utilisation of the country’s available water resources, while the keynote address by @David_Mahlobo1 highlighted the importance of collective action. #UnisaWaterImbizo | #UnisaCSET | #iNanoWS | #Unisa150andBeyond

Prof Marcia Mkansi is advancing sustainable logistics, healthcare supply chains, and future talent development through award-winning research and global partnerships. Her work is helping shape resilient systems for Africa and beyond. #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaNRFRatedResearcher

Today I delivered a keynote address at the University of South Africa Water Imbizo, highlighting the urgent need for collective action as South Africa faces a critical moment in its water and sanitation sector. The Imbizo is more than just another event on the calendar. It is a necessary national intervention and a platform for honest engagement, practical solutions and decisive action to address the challenges confronting the water sector. As we mark National Water Week, it must be clear that water security cannot be the responsibility of government alone. It requires the collective commitment of all stakeholders including government, business, academia and communities. Addressing the country’s water challenges is a shared national responsibility that calls for unity, collaboration and decisive action. In closing, emphasis was placed on the importance of stronger partnerships across government, academia and the water sector. Evidence based solutions must guide our actions to ensure that no one is left behind as we work towards a water secure South Africa.