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Post-Lecture Student Town Hall This platform will create space for structured reflection on the arguments raised during the week, with particular attention to student voices, civic responsibility, and the role of institutions in carrying Pan-African commitments into practical life. It is worth noting that the Town Hall will take place in the 50th anniversary year of the 16 June uprisings, a moment in which the fears, hopes, and aspirations of South Africa’s young people for a better future were sharpened into action. Rather than treating students as a closing audience, the Foundation and UNISA want this final engagement to operate as a site of response. It should ask what was heard during the week, what remains contested, and what obligations now fall on universities, students, the youth, women, public leaders, and citizens in renewing South Africa and reaching for the South African promise. Follow the link to RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/W7HQJ04082 @unisa @UnisaRandI #MbekiLecture #AfricaDay2026 #CelebratingAfricaMonth

#UNESCO_UNEVOC and the University of South Africa (Unisa), in collaboration with the Durban University of Technology (DUT) and JET Education Services, will host a three-day Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET (BILT) event titled “Advancing TVET through Industry Partnerships and Innovation”, from 19 to 21 May 2026 at the Coastlands Umhlanga Hotel and Convention Centre in Umhlanga, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. Keynote addresses will underscore the importance of collaboration between education systems and industry in shaping future-ready skills development. Speakers at the event will include the Acting Vice Principal: Strategy, Risk and Advisory Services, Dr Matsheliso Molapo, Chief Executive Officer of JET Education Services, Dr James Keevy, and Head of UNESCO-UNEVOC, Friedrich Huebler. #Unisa150andBeyond | #BILT2026

Representatives of the university recently presented papers at the 3rd Annual Limpopo Research Forum Conference, with Advocate Sipho Mantula delivering the keynote address in which he called for a decolonised knowledge and digital transformation. ow.ly/f13H50YWvTu #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaRandI #UnisaResearch

Postgraduate Research Training Workshops Schedule for 18 – 21 May 2026 18 May - tinyurl.com/4zb5he47 19 May - tinyurl.com/2rfefudt 19 May - tinyurl.com/ymayhr4v 20 May - tinyurl.com/2dbfw28y 20 May - tinyurl.com/yevsh455 21 May - tinyurl.com/2mxxses8 21 May - tinyurl.com/4b2tkwpf More info👇

On 14 May 2026, Dr Thebe Ikalafeng donated the landmark painting African Re-Union (2025) to the #UnisaArtGallery, further enriching its distinguished collection. Conceptualised by Dr Ikalafeng and executed by Mr Mark Modimola, the artwork symbolises Pan-African unity through its depiction of historic African icons alongside contemporary African leaders. The painting was officially donated during the African Reunion! A Celebration of Pan-African Imagination and Unity exhibition held at the Unisa Art Gallery, which reflected on African identity, collective memory, and continental unity through artistic expression. #Unisa150andBeyond

The university's College of Accounting Sciences recently hosted a delegation from the University of Namibia to explore shared priorities and identify practical areas for partnership within accounting education. ow.ly/fuMO50YYaCQ #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCAS

The University of South Africa, in partnership with South Africa’s National Parliament, will host the Africa Day Academic Colloquium on Friday, 22 May 2026, at the National Assembly in Cape Town. Convened under the theme “Celebrating 30 Years of South Africa’s Constitution in a Rapidly Changing World,” the colloquium seeks to recognise and celebrate the Constitution and its role in shaping South Africa’s contribution towards building a better Africa and a better world. Follow the link to RSVP: ow.ly/OJIL50Z039O #Unisa150andBeyond | #CelebratingAfricaMonth | #AfricaDayAcademicColloquium

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The African Reunion! exhibition, curated by Tshegofatso Seoka under the theme “A Celebration of Pan-African Imagination and Unity,” was held today, 14 May 2026, at the #UnisaArtGallery and showcased this evening. The exhibition presented a compelling interdisciplinary engagement between dance and mixed-media art, offering audiences a dynamic exploration of Pan-African identity, cultural memory, and creative expression. Through its innovative fusion of movement and visual artistry, it highlighted the enduring significance of African unity and imagination within contemporary artistic discourse. #Unisa150andBeyond

A visionary initiative launched this week will see selected support and professional staff at the institution participating in an intensive two-year programme aimed at providing a seamless transition into the academic track while supporting the university’s focus on academic excellence and project-driven outcomes. ow.ly/8qvY50YZocS #Unisa150andBeyond

The University of South Africa @unisa in partnership with the Thabo Mbeki Foundation @TMFoundation_ will host the 16th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture and a wider week of Africa Day activities in Cape Town from 20 to 25 May 2026. The programme has been designed as a deliberate public weeklong activity rather than a single event. Moving across economic, constitutional, academic, diplomatic, and youth registers, it will allow Africa Day to function as a platform for serious reflection, coalition-building, and practical agenda-setting. #CelebratingAfricaMonth

In her inaugural lecture, Prof Thea Visser from the university's College of Economic and Management Sciences called for a bold rethink of how small businesses are studied, urging researchers to move beyond outdated approaches and confront the realities shaping entrepreneurs in South Africa and beyond. ow.ly/h6uT50YWvLB #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCEMS

South Africa is plagued by the scourge of gender-based violence, which has been classified as a national disaster by the government. For years, Prof Jolandi le Roux-Bouwer's research has focused on intimate violence and the criminal laws that respond to it. ow.ly/QkLr50YYaw9 #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCLAW #UnisaResearch

The Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of South Africa (Unisa), Prof Puleng @LenkaBula, together with the Unisa Management Committee, recently engaged with Dr Sergey Paramonov, QS Regional Partnerships Manager for Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. The engagement focused on the evolving global higher education landscape and the opportunities it presents for universities in the Majority World. Key discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening collaboration to advance academic excellence, global visibility, impactful research, innovation, student success, and partnerships that drive sustainable development and social justice. As the higher education sector continues to respond to shifting geopolitical and knowledge economies, the University of South Africa continues to strengthen its global academic footprint through strategic international partnerships and meaningful engagements with institutions such as Quacquarelli Symonds. @QSCorporate @TopUnis #Unisa150andBeyond

Join the University of South Africa at its Open Day in Bloemfontein and engage with college representatives, explore admission requirements, discover student support services, and learn more about exciting career pathways. Your future starts with the right information. #Unisa150andBeyond

The University of South Africa @Unisa and @TMFoundation_ invite you to the 16th Annual Thabo Mbeki Africa Day Lecture. Theme: “Rebuilding African Unity in an Age of Fragmentation: Sovereignty, Solidarity, and the Renewal of Institutions.” Date: Saturday, 23 May 2026 Time: 15:30 for 16:00 Venue: Century City Conference Centre, Cape Town, South Africa Click here to RSVP: forms.cloud.microsoft/r/v0DwPiZRsg. #AfricaDay2026 #MbekiLecture26 #AfricanRenewal #Africa

A powerful collaboration between the university's College of Accounting Sciences and the Gauteng Counselling Department brought together more than 700 accounting students, alongside leading companies and professional bodies, at a dynamic and impactful career engagement event.    ow.ly/ETFV50YWvzK #Unisa150andBeyond #UnisaCAS

Join Us at the Unisa Open Day in Lephalale! Prospective students are warmly invited to attend the Unisa Open Day at Lephalale and explore the opportunities available to shape your future with one of Africa’s leading distance learning institutions. 📅 Date: Friday, 22 May – Saturday, 23 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 09:00 – 15:00 📍 Venue: Lephalale Mall, Corner Nelson Mandela & Chris Hani Avenues, Onverwacht, Lephalale Come and engage with Unisa representatives, get information on qualifications, applications, student support services, and take the next step towards achieving your academic goals. #UnisaOpenDay | Unisa150andBeyond