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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 88463, member: 27"] A massive turnaround at the University of South Africa is shifting the institution from recovery mode into an aggressive push for global research influence and digital learning expansion. UNISA leadership outlines 2026 strategy [LIST] [*]Puleng LenkaBula presented UNISA’s 2026 institutional roadmap. [*]The briefing took place at the Kgorong Building. [*]Vision moves the university toward execution and impact. [*]Strategy pushes stronger open distance education leadership. [/LIST] Financial turnaround since 2021 [LIST] [*]University of South Africa reserves climbed from R9 billion. [*]Funds exceeded R24 billion by 2025. [*]Management tightened spending and revenue controls. [*]Auditors issued repeated clean financial reports. [/LIST] Graduate output and research gains [LIST] [*]The University of South Africa awards over fifty thousand qualifications yearly. [*]Postgraduate output surpasses five hundred doctoral graduates. [*]NRF-rated researchers reached two hundred sixty-five. [*]Twenty scholars rank within the global top two percent. [/LIST] Catalytic research fields driving output [LIST] [*]The University of South Africa launched ten catalytic niche areas. [*]Fields include renewable energy and biotechnology. [*]Fourth Industrial Revolution research gained major emphasis. [*]More than half of the research output flows from niches. [/LIST] Africa Millimetre Telescope partnership [LIST] [*]The University of South Africa collaborates with the University of Namibia. [*]James Chibueze leads the Africa Millimetre Telescope project. [*]The telescope stands at Gamsberg Mountain in Namibia. [*]Facility joins the Event Horizon Telescope network. [/LIST] Governance overhaul and digital upgrades [LIST] [*]The University of South Africa adopted a new Institutional Statute. [*]Leadership introduced updated governance frameworks. [*]Digital infrastructure received heavy investment. [*]CODeL model expands online academic systems. [/LIST] Student support and access initiatives [LIST] [*]The University of South Africa expanded academic advising programmes. [*]Early warning systems help struggling students. [*]Psychosocial support services increased campus-wide. [*]Programmes target working students and disadvantaged learners. [/LIST] Global role and future ambitions [LIST] [*]Puleng LenkaBula promotes stronger African academic leadership. [*]Partnerships will expand with international universities. [*]Strategy links research to national development goals. [*]UNISA aims to shape global distance learning innovation. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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