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Watch | Congratulations to our outgoing Sport and Culture Officer of the Johannesburg Region SRC member, Nthabeleng Joyce Lekere, on obtaining her Bachelor of Education in Foundation Phase 📷

This remarkable achievement reflects her dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence. We celebrate this milestone and wish her continued success in the next chapter of her academic and professional journey.

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The #2026UnisaAutumnGrads celebrations continue this evening as we honour another group of graduates who have reached a significant milestone in their academic journeys.

Join us on our YouTube platforms at 18:00 as we celebrate their dedication, resilience, and outstanding achievements.

📍 Pretoria | Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
🕕 18:00
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/H9J8ZFj5LE

📍 Durban | Exhibition Centre
🕕 18:00
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/nWFDFrhpOD

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WATCH: "Rise Unisa, rise!" 🎉 Unisa Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng @LenkaBula celebrates a major achievement as DHET ranks Unisa second in South Africa for research outputs, up from sixth place in 2023. Watch the video and join us in celebrating this remarkable milestone.

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Unisa rises as a force in scholarly exchange

Unisa has achieved 2nd position nationally for conference proceedings outputs, climbing from 6th place. Output increased from 64.6 to 112.2 units in the latest DHET report, reflecting the university's expanding engagement in academic exchange and research dissemination. This achievement demonstrates Unisa's ability to contribute to critical scholarly debates, share new insights and strengthen its influence within the broader research community.

With Prof Puleng @LenkaBula driving the university's strategic research agenda, Unisa continues to amplify its academic voice through research that connects ideas, people and possibilities.

Read more: https://t.co/KMmEDiZGVx

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Unisa's scholarly voice is gaining ground

Unisa has strengthened its standing in book and chapter outputs, rising from 8th to 5th place in the latest DHET report. Output increased from 237 to 274.6 units, demonstrating the university's expanding contribution to scholarly publishing and intellectual discourse. This achievement highlights Unisa's role in producing research that deepens understanding, challenges conventional thinking and advances knowledge across disciplines.

With Prof Puleng @LenkaBula championing the university's research and innovation agenda, Unisa continues to elevate its academic influence through scholarship that resonates far beyond the classroom.

Read more: https://t.co/KMmEDiZGVx

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Unisa breaks into the sector's top two for journal outputs

Unisa has risen from 6th to 2nd place for journal outputs in the latest DHET report, with output units increasing from 1 505.0 to 2 221.6. This achievement reflects the depth and quality of Unisa's research, and its growing contribution to knowledge production in South Africa and beyond.

Under the leadership of Prof Puleng @LenkaBula, Unisa continues to expand its research footprint, producing scholarship that informs policy, drives innovation and creates lasting impact.

Read more: https://t.co/KMmEDiZGVx

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Robust Engagements in George I Unisa Western Cape and Municipalities unite for future strategic partnerships

The Western Cape Region successfully facilitated and co-ordinated two strategic stakeholder engagements on 03 June 2026 in George, both of which were exceptionally well received and yielded positive outcomes.

The first engagement involved a site visit to a former hospital building currently under consideration by Unisa as a potential medical training facility. The second engagement, held at the George Council Chambers, brought together representatives from the George Municipality, George District Municipality, the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and the Unisa Department of Operations and Facilities to explore opportunities for collaboration in agricultural research, the catalytic niche areas, and the potential allocation of land for the establishment of a farm to support teaching, learning and research initiatives.

These engagements reflect Unisa’s commitment to fostering strategic partnerships that advance academic excellence, innovation, research, and regional development.

The positive reception and constructive outcomes of the discussions underscore the value of collaborative engagement in addressing societal needs and creating sustainable opportunities for growth and knowledge generation.

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Unisa's Venture Crawl 2026, hosted on 6 May 2026, brought together students, startups and ecosystem leaders for a day focused on entrepreneurship and innovation within the City of Tshwane.

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🎓 Congratulations to Franchone Oosthuizen on obtaining her BEd Honours degree!

This remarkable achievement is a testament to her dedication, perseverance, and commitment to academic excellence. We celebrate this milestone and wish her continued success in the next chapter of her academic and professional journey.

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Join us on our YouTube platforms and be part of this special celebration as we recognise the power of education to transform lives and honour the academic excellence of the #2026UnisaAutumnGrads.

📍 Pretoria | Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
🕘 14:00
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/WIUGgcqzrK

📍 Durban | Exhibition Centre
🕘 14:00
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/VO09wi9WPT

#Unisa150andBeyond | #CircleOfExcellence

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🎓 Unisa is now South Africa's leading producer of research doctoral graduates.

Unisa has achieved 1st position nationally for Research Doctoral Graduate Outputs, moving up from 3rd place in 2023. Doctoral graduate outputs increased from 366 to 440 in the latest DHET report, confirming the university's growing contribution to research excellence and societal transformation.

This achievement reflects Unisa's commitment to developing scholars whose research addresses complex national, continental and global challenges.

As we celebrate our winter graduation ceremonies and the achievement of 177 new PhD graduates, we are reminded that every doctoral graduate represents new knowledge, innovation and hope for Africa's future.

Under the leadership of Prof Puleng @LenkaBula, Unisa continues to expand its impact through research that matters and graduates who change the world.

Read more: https://t.co/KMmEDiZGVx

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The university's Graduate School of Business Leadership, in partnership with the South African Social Security Agency and the National Press Club, recently hosted a media roundtable examining the evolving role of social security in shaping a more inclusive and equitable South Africa.

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🎓 Today, the #2026UnisaAutumnGrads ceremonies continue as we celebrate another milestone in the academic journeys of our graduates.

Join us live as we honour the achievements of another group of graduates and celebrate their dedication, resilience, and academic success.

📍 Pretoria | Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
🕘 09:00
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/5FFieYLwAk

📍 Durban | Exhibition Centre
🕘 09:00
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/5iTmenRpyx

Together, we celebrate academic excellence, perseverance, and the transformative impact of higher education.

#Unisa150andBeyond | #CircleOfExcellence

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#2026UnisaAutumnGrads | Share your graduation moment with us! Post a short video (60 seconds or less),      tag Unisa - The University of South Africa on Facebook and @Unisa on X, and use: #2026UnisaAutumnGrads #Unisa150andBeyond #CircleOfExcellence

The most inspiring and exciting videos may be featured on Unisa’s official social media platforms.

We can't wait to celebrate your achievement! 🎉

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🎓 The #2026UnisaAutumnGrads | Congratulations to Dr Siyabonga Andrias Magoso on obtaining his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education from Unisa's College of Education.
Dr Magoso graduated during the 2026 Unisa Autumn Graduation ceremonies in the KwaZulu-Natal Region. His thesis, titled "Innovative Digital Pedagogy: A Case Study of Digitally Enhanced Business Studies in Grade 12," contributes valuable insights into the integration of digital technologies in education.

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Unisa rising to new heights

Unisa surged from 6th to 2nd place in overall research publication output in 2024, increasing its output from 1 807 to 2 608.3 units and securing its position as the sector's second-highest producer of research. Read more https://t.co/WPaVIpGTNX

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🎓 Day 2 of the #2026UnisaAutumnGrads continues this evening as we celebrate the achievements of our graduates across two venues.

Join us live at 18:00 as we honour graduates whose hard work, dedication, and perseverance have culminated in this significant academic milestone.

📍 Pretoria – Unisa Muckleneuk Campus
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/bAa5fx7hlG

📍 Durban – Exhibition Centre
📺 Watch live: https://t.co/fJRJnw3NKW

Together, we celebrate excellence, resilience, and the transformative power of education.

#2026UnisaAutumnGrads | #Unisa150andBeyond | #CircleOfExcellence

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The university recently had the honour of hosting two academics from Eötvös Loránd University in Hungary as part of the Erasmus+ exchange mobility programme of the European Union.

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Watch | 🎓 The #2026UnisaAutumnGrads celebrations have officially begun!

Congratulations are in order for all our 2026 graduates. We celebrate your hard work, determination and achievement as you join the #CircleOfExcellence.

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