Unisa College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

24/03/2026

In a defining moment for South Africa’s skills development landscape, Unisa has unveiled a UNESCO International Centre for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (UNEVOC) at its Science Campus, positioning itself within a powerful global network committed to transforming technical and vocational education for a rapidly changing world.

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24/03/2026

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24/03/2026

19/03/2026

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09/02/2026

Unisa CAES featured in Daily Maverick | Thought Leadership on Distance Learning

CAES acting Deputy Executive Dean, Prof Ashley Gunter examines the critical role of distance learning in widening access to higher education across Africa. The piece positions open and distance learning as a strategic enabler of inclusion, scale and impact—reinforcing Unisa's leadership in advancing accessible education on the continent.

21/01/2026

Grade 12 learners – important update!

Offers for the 2026 academic year have started going out.

19/01/2026

Researchers at Unisa and in the United Kingdom have found a way to extract ferric iron from acid mine drainage and convert it into ferric chloride, a widely used water treatment chemical.

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19/01/2026

As we commence with our January/February 2026 examination period, Unisa would like to wish our students the best with their upcoming examinations.

18/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from UNISA!

To our UNISA family—students, alumni, staff, and partners—thank you for shaping futures with us in 2025.

17/12/2025

Congratulations to Dr Dikeledi Malatji, as CAES we are proud of you.

Congratulations 🙌🏾 to Dr Dikeledi Malatji from Unisa College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences for receiving the Emerging Researcher for Excellence in Research Award at the . This award recognises staff members who, in the last five years, have advanced their careers by acquiring a doctorate and have been producing research outputs.

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