Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences to bridge theory and practice
2024-09-29 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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In pursuit of using natural medicine to treat disease
A young scholar in pursuit of changing lives through research, Kabelo Mokgalaboni is currently involved in research focusing on medicine that uses plants and traditional vegetables that are freely available in rural areas due to their proven efficacy.
2024-09-20 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Experimental farm takes Unisa’s agricultural research and training to the next level
The university’s newly acquired farm will be a research and training hub presenting students in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences with access to facilities that support advanced research and entrepreneurship, and provide hands-on experience in agricultural techniques.
2024-07-18 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa and Inqaba Biotec unveil groundbreaking DNA research platform
This first of-its-kind breakthrough signifies a major leap forward in bolstering the university's catalytic niche areas focusing on science and technology, and in addition, unlocks more insights into health, agriculture and environmental research.
2024-06-25 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Pioneering Agriculture and Environmental Enterprise Innovation Summit hosted by Unisa
Hosted by the university's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, the impactful summit brought together distinguished leaders and stakeholders from the agricultural and environmental sectors and marked a significant step towards fostering collaboration and innovation.
2024-06-24 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa expo ignites interest in agricultural and environmental careers
Excitement filled the air when Unisa's Gauteng Region Counselling and Career Development Unit, in collaboration with the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, recently hosted a career expo which sought to inspire and educate learners about the myriad of career opportunities in the agriculture and environmental sectors.
2024-06-24 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Pioneering workshop in Zambia aimed to decolonise education
Prof Ashley Gunter of Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences recently co-hosted a transformative workshop in Zambia centring on the critical theme of decolonising education which aligns with global movements towards more inclusive and representative curricula.
2024-05-27 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Academic journey a testament to dedication and resilience
Having recently reached the pinnacle of his academic journey by obtaining a PhD in Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences academic Dr Matome Simeon Maake is a shining example of perseverance and scholarly pursuit.
2024-05-10 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Seeds of curiosity: From DNA to dinner plate
Speaking at the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Research and Innovation Day will be Distinguished Unisa Prof Michael Pillay, whose work in the fields of banana breeding and genetics has had a profound impact on agricultural sciences.
2024-03-13 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa upskills local farmers to create food security and self-employment
Farmers and youth in the Eastern Cape are set to benefit from a groundbreaking agreement between Unisa and the Gompo Farmers Association, which was recently formalised by signing a Memorandum of Understanding.