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College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

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2023-06-05 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health

The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the Bloem Show

Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and is hosted every year between April and May. The Bloem Show takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, entertainment and trade activities in one event and this year was celebrating 140 years

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2023-06-05 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health

Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the 2023 Royal Show in Pietermaritzburg

Pietermaritzburg’s Royal Agricultural Show is the continent’s largest mixed exhibition incorporating a fully-fledged agricultural component – this annual ten-day event is well-known for including showings of livestock and agricultural equipment, but also for a wide range of other displays and activities, encompassing lifestyle exhibitions, music concerts and even a funfair.

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2023-06-01 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Student leader embraces education to help enhance Africa's sustainability

Having graduated with a National Diploma in Animal Health, Sipho Konkwane, East London Alumni Convenor and Deputy Speaker of the Student Parliament in the Eastern Cape Region, says he wants to bridge the gap between traditional and commercial farmers by sharing skills needed for sustainable development.

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2023-05-25 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Grateful to Unisa for making education accessible

By making education structurally and economically accessible, Unisa continues contributing positively to society. Unisa student, Tebogo Maloba, is grateful for the funding opportunity offered by the university, which greatly impacted her academic progress.

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2023-05-17 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Unisa 150 year celebration, Featured, Corporate

Unisa @ 150: Advanced climate research centre launched

Launched by the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences in Unisa’s 150th anniversary year, the new Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience is set to be globally recognised for providing innovative research, best practices, education, leadership, support, and training in the area of adaptation and resilience.

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2023-05-17 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, Department of Agriculture and Animal Health

The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health is attending the NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show

The NAMPO Agricultural Trade Show takes place in middle May and lasts four days. Visitors can take their time to view all sectors of the show from livestock to computers.

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2023-05-10 00:00:00.0 | Category: Lead, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa scientist receives South Africa's highest honour from the Presidency

A second-to-none Unisa scientist, Professor Vhahangwele Masindi, was recently bestowed the Award of the Order of Mapungubwe in Bronze by the President of South Africa, His Excellency Cyril Ramaphosa, for his exceptional contribution to the field of environmental sciences focusing on water issues in South Africa and globally.

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2023-04-06 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Motivated to change views on environmental concerns

NSRC member Tokollo Mmamaro has joined Unisa’s #CircleOfExcellence by obtaining a Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Management, a qualification that will enable her to uphold sustainable practices against non-compliant corporations

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2023-04-04 00:00:00.0 | Category: Featured

A university that defies barriers to deliver education for the marginalised

In celebration of Unisa's 150th anniversary, esteemed scholars and industry giants share their thoughts on how this august university positively impacts society in South Africa and the globe.

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