Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences to bridge theory and practice
2020-10-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate
Oh yes, he is unstoppable
His passion for using research as an instrument to solve daily problems and make a difference in people's lives has seen Dr Vhahangwele Masindi, a research fellow in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Unisa, elected as one of the ten new 2020 South African Young Academy of Science members.
2020-10-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Double the impact factor
Established in 1917, the South African Geographical Journal is the flagship journal of the Society of South African Geographers. For the first time in its modern history, the SAGJ is now 'hosted' by the Department of Geography at Unisa, with Prof Ashley Gunter as Editor-in-Chief Human Geography and Prof David Hedding confirmed as Editor-in-Chief Physical Geography from 2021.
2020-10-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Adding the X factor to agriculture
A Unisa diploma inspired a young farmer to shine and make a living for himself - and others - in the farming industry.
2020-10-01 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Showcasing the Science Campus - remote but connected
Unisa held another successful virtual open day for prospective students of the Colleges of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, and Science, Engineering and Technology.
2020-09-24 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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What the tourism sector can learn from Cape Town's drought
The Day Zero experience is not a once-off event. As long as climate change continues, there are many other day zeros on the way in many cities around the world.
#HeritageMonth #TourismMonth2020 #WeAreOpen
2020-09-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Wildlife tourism in southern Africa uses scarce water - we propose how much is enough
Unisa's Prof Kevin Mearns from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences argues that tourism ventures need to balance the needs of guests and staff with the needs of surrounding communities. Imbalances in water-stressed regions could lead to conflict around water use.
2020-09-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Most diseases in the world are waterborne
World Water Monitoring Day - 18 September - challenges you to raise awareness of water pollution issues and test your local bodies of water.
2020-09-19 00:00:00.0 | Category:
College of Science, Engineering and Technology, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Corporate
Digitally yours
CAES and CSET successfully hosted the first virtual Teaching and Learning Awards Festival, showcasing the sterling work done by both colleges, and promoting and encouraging continued excellence in teaching and learning.
2020-09-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's Super Tree
National Arbor Week is an opportune time to call on all South Africans to plant indigenous trees as a practical and symbolic gesture of sustainable environmental management.
#ArborMonth #Forests&Biodiversity