Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences to bridge theory and practice
2025-06-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan awarded prestigious British Academy Equitable Partnerships funding
Prof Ashley Gunter, Acting Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has been awarded £29 300 to build on previous British Academy engagements and the AHRC-funded Equitable African-led partnership in Kenya and South Africa.
2025-06-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa PhD student seeks to protect human and environmental health
Over the years, the use of plastic food packaging has become a global cause of concern because of its ability to leach into food. Celia Muzeza’s study aims to contribute solutions for reducing phthalate pollution from wastewater treatment plants.
2025-06-12 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan honoured for excellence in biomedical science and research
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Mkhize-Kwitshana recently received the prestigious Award for Excellence in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Mini Congress for Medical Laboratory Sciences.
2025-06-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa champions Africa-centred solutions for a global future
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' 2025 Research and Innovation Day showcased bold, homegrown research tackling Africa's most pressing challenges from edible food waste solutions to climate-smart farming.
2025-06-03 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Spatial thinking and the advantage of a Geography Education
A powerful inaugural speech by Prof H.A.P. Smit emphasised the strength of geographical perspectives, spatial thinking and academic engagement when investigating problems facing humanity.
2025-05-06 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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International recognition for Unisan’s groundbreaking research
The university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences proudly celebrates Prof Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana for receiving the Advancement Excellence Award at the 3rd PACRI International Conference for her groundbreaking research on neglected tropical diseases.
2025-04-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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SABC shines spotlight on Unisa's Science Campus and the university’s catalytic niche areas
The Morning Live team recently visited the Unisa Science Campus to learn about the university’s wide range of offerings, its exciting catalytic niche areas, and its potential role in providing alternative learning options while addressing the current student uptake crisis.
2025-03-28 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa student selected as a Mrs South Africa 2025 semi-finalist
From overcoming personal challenges to stepping into the spotlight, Unisa student Tiana Marshman is proving that resilience knows no limits
2025-03-05 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unpacking crime through geography
In his highly anticipated inaugural lecture at Unisa, Prof Peter Schmitz of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences shed light on the fascinating intersection of geography and forensic science.