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Unisa surges ahead in global subject rankings and national creative outputs

On 25 March 2026, QS (Quacquarelli Symonds) World University Ranking released results for institutions in the subject areas in which such institutions have been nominated for evaluation.  This includes the scores and ranks for those subjects where institutions scored highly enough to be ranked. According to the QS website, this year’s rankings were based on […]

Unisa Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Prof Puleng LenkaBula (second from right) seated with the 14-member jury of the 7th Unisa International Voice Competition, comprising judges recognised for their musical artistry by, among others, the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal, with their Chair, Prof Thomas Pooley (on the podium) announcing the conclusion of the competition and the first prize winners of the competition.

Women vocalists take top honours at Unisa’s globally renowned showcase

On 30 and 31 January 2025, the Unisa Music Foundation Directorate hosted the final leg of the two-week-long 7th Unisa International Voice Competition. Some of the world’s top vocalists descended on the university’s Muckleneuk Campus in Tshwane to showcase their prowess in the Jazz and Classical categories. Taking the top spot in these categories came […]

Dr Muthumuni Managa, Unisa Senior Lecturer

Y2 NRF-rated young scholar pursues cutting-edge research to benefit society

As a young academic with limitless potential, Unisa’s Dr Muthumuni Managa is making a mark in the scientific community to benefit society through ensuring access to safe and healthy drinking water, propelled by research. Dr Muthumuni Managa, a senior lecturer at the Institute for Nanotechnology and Water Sustainability (iNanoWS) in the College of Science, Engineering […]

The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates

Unions slam basic education department over no maths at 464 schools

The South African Democratic Teachers Union alleges schools are pressuring learners in grade 10 and upwards to drop maths to protect overall matric pass rates

Professor Rabelani Dagada, Associate Professor: ICT and Area Head: Digital Transformation, Unisa SBL

UNISA’s Graduate School of Business Leadership produces leaders of distinction

It stays abreast of current developments and ensures an Africa-first education

15th Unisa International Piano Competition

Competitors from across the globe took part

Africa’s choice should not be limited to East v West but rather to move from dependence to balance through diversified partnerships based in mutual respect and shared benefit. Photo: File

Africa fails to grasp the moment

A lack of cohesion and common vision means the continent has lost clout on the world stage