One of Africa’s top museums has been officially opened in Egypt, signalling the intention to tell and document the continent’s history with renewed vigour. The University of South Africa (UNISA) hosted a live screening of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) opening ceremony from Cairo on 1 November. Held at the UNISA main campus in Pretoria,… Continue reading UNISA, Egypt Forge Cultural Partnership with Grand Egyptian Museum Live Screening
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Chief Albert Luthuli Lecture: Struggle Stalwart Ambassador Thenjiwe Mtintso Challenges SA Universities to Reimage African Identity, Culture, and Philosophy
Delivering the 17th Chief Albert Luthuli Research Chair Founders’ Lecture at Unisa, Ambassador Thenjiwe Mtintso challenged South African universities to reclaim African languages as instruments of identity and educational transformation. On a rainy Friday evening, on 7 November 2025, the Kgorong Building at Unisa’s main campus in Pretoria glistened under the downpour as Africa’s first… Continue reading Chief Albert Luthuli Lecture: Struggle Stalwart Ambassador Thenjiwe Mtintso Challenges SA Universities to Reimage African Identity, Culture, and Philosophy
Chikunga: African Youth Must Uproot the Continent’s Colonial Legacy, Reclaim Intellectual Sovereignty
African youth must uproot the continent’s colonial legacy and reclaim their intellectual sovereignty, said Sindisiwe Chikunga, South Africa’s Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities. Speaking at the recent 7th Pan African Youth Forum in Durban, Chikuga said colonialism had damaged the continent’s institutions, economies and self-perceptions. She delivered a keynote… Continue reading Chikunga: African Youth Must Uproot the Continent’s Colonial Legacy, Reclaim Intellectual Sovereignty
International Partnerships: Unisa Signs Deal to Boost Technical, Vocational Education in Africa
The University of South Africa and the Association of Technical Universities and Polytechnics in Africa (ATUPA) have signed an agreement to promote innovation, vocational education and the development of technical skills across Africa. Unisa Vice Chancellor Professor Puleng LenKabula and ATUPA leaders, including Executive Board Chair Dr Tafadzwa Mudondo, signed the memorandum of understanding (MoU)… Continue reading International Partnerships: Unisa Signs Deal to Boost Technical, Vocational Education in Africa
LenkaBula Challenges Academics, Policy Makers to Reflect on the Role of Education in Fighting Poverty Amid Digitisation
University of South Africa Vice Chancellor, Professor Puleng LenkaBula, has challenged academics, policymakers, and industry leaders to reflect on the role of education in combating poverty and underdevelopment amid digitisation and shifting geopolitics. She also called for strategic, innovative and collaborative leadership in the higher education sector in the face of growing challenges, including the… Continue reading LenkaBula Challenges Academics, Policy Makers to Reflect on the Role of Education in Fighting Poverty Amid Digitisation
Unisa Moves Up in the ARWU List of Top 1 000 International Universities
According to the 2025 Shanghai Ranking’s Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU), published on 15 August, 2025 Unisa remains among the eight best universities in the country and the top 1 000 universities globally. The ranking is published by the Centre for World-Class Universities of the Shanghai Jiao Tong University. As only approximately 10% of… Continue reading Unisa Moves Up in the ARWU List of Top 1 000 International Universities
UN at 80: Global Leaders, Experts Reflect on Fragile Peace and Nuclear Threats in Pretoria Seminar
In a poignant seminar held at the University of South Africa (Unisa) on Wednesday, diplomats, academics, and global security experts gathered to mark 80 years since the establishment of the United Nations (UN) and the devastating atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The commemorative event, themed “The United Nations at 80: The Post-World War II… Continue reading UN at 80: Global Leaders, Experts Reflect on Fragile Peace and Nuclear Threats in Pretoria Seminar
Unisa Launches Pioneering Multisectoral Forum at G20 Africa Investment Summit
The University of South Africa (Unisa) made history on 25 April 2025 by hosting the launch of the Academia-Public-Private-Diplomatic Corps Forum at the G20 Africa Investment Summit (AIS), a first-of-its-kind initiative to unite universities, governments, businesses, and diplomats in advancing Africa’s economic transformation. Themed “The Road to G20 Through Research, Innovation, and Collaboration in the… Continue reading Unisa Launches Pioneering Multisectoral Forum at G20 Africa Investment Summit
UNISA Strengthens International Partnerships with Hungarian Universities
UNISA has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Óbuda University in Hungary to boost collaboration in engineering and technology disciplines that are central to Unisa’s 10 catalytic niche areas. This follows a similar deal signed earlier in 2025 with Eötvös Loránd University, Hungary’s oldest and largest university. The agreements were finalised during the Hungarian-South… Continue reading UNISA Strengthens International Partnerships with Hungarian Universities
UNISA hosts 2025 Water Imbizo, Seeks Solutions to South Africa’s Water Crisis
The University of South Africa (UNISA), in collaboration with the Water Research Commission (WRC) and the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), hosted the 2025 Water Imbizo on Tuesday, 25 March 2025, under the theme “Forging Collective Solutions Towards the South African Water Crisis.” Held during National Water Week, the event brought together academics, researchers… Continue reading UNISA hosts 2025 Water Imbizo, Seeks Solutions to South Africa’s Water Crisis