College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

HE during Covid-19: Not business as usual

For Unisa's Prof David Hedding, lead author of a paper published in the latest issue of the South African Journal of Science, the biggest lesson that the higher education sector has had to learn from the pandemic disruptions has been the need for agility and flexibility in decision-making. Read more

Align to indigenous science

Unisa's Prof Melanie Nicolau says that within the context of a world that is increasingly calling for more sustainable living, geographers should move their focus to a curriculum and research that are in line with more sustainable futures. Read more

Unisa leads an Afrocentric workshop initiative across three cities

In a groundbreaking effort to embed African philosophies and traditions into an academic workshop design, Prof Ashley Gunter of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and his team have successfully implemented a workshop model in Nairobi, Johannesburg and East London, spanning five days of intensive engagement. Read more

Protecting wetlands for our common future A call to action on World Wetlands Day 2025

Wetlands are among the world’s most important ecosystems, yet they are also among the most threatened. In recognition of this, the global community celebrates World Wetlands Day on 2 February every year to raise awareness of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting livelihoods. Read more

Inhlanyelo Hub launches fashion design startup programme

The exciting Bosadi Fashion Design Business Startup Programme integrates fashion design with a business startup focus, and also offers entrepreneurship training and incubation resources to foster business growth. Read more

Meddows-Taylor knows the value of good equipment

Unisa’s Science Campus has one of the most impressive collections of high-end lab equipment in Africa, says Dr Stephen Meddows-Taylor, Head of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) laboratories. Read more

Bioswale project means smoother stormwater management in informal settlements

Liezl Craig, lecturer at Unisa’s Department of Environmental Sciences, is working on a bioswale project at the Diepsloot informal settlement located on the north-western outskirts of Johannesburg. Read more

Unisa wins platinum at 2017 Garden World Festival

The De-stress Hour design is bringing acclaim for academics and students from Environmental Sciences and Horticulture. The display is on until 3 September, so take a country drive and see what the fuss is all about. Read more

Celebrating water one drink at a time!

Unisa's Dr Felix Donkor says that this year's celebration of World Water Day is unique as 2021 intersects with the final decade of action to deliver the SDGs as well as global efforts towards sustainable recovery from the coronavirus crisis. Read more

Young academic flying the Geography flag high!

Despite the tough year the University and the country at large have experienced in 2020, the 2021 academic year has started on a successful note for Mr Mafanya Madodomzi of the Department of Geography. Read more