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2023-10-12 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Showcasing agricultural excellence in the Western Cape

Unisa's Western Cape region recently showcased the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' formal qualifications and short learning programmes at the 2023 NAMPO Cape Expo, the region's premier agricultural exhibition which draws exhibitors and attendees from across the country.

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2023-10-02 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Expanding Unisa's research and innovation collaboration footprint

A delegation of Unisa staff members from the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology visited Michigan State University and the University of California-Davis in the USA to explore further research and innovation collaborations.

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2023-09-04 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Science, Engineering and Technology, Featured, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisans score research excellence hat-trick at 2023 NRF Awards

Kabelo Mokgalaboni, Dr Athi Mavukwana and Prof Lawrence Madikizela received Special Recognition Awards for Research Excellence at the 2023 National Research Foundation Awards, viewed as the benchmark for research excellence in South Africa. (Image credit: NRF)

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2023-07-07 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

A first for Africa: Unisa hosts the world's premier animal genetics conference

Hosted by Unisa through its College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, the august and prestigious 39th International Society of Animal Genetics Conference attracted more than 595 international geneticists who exchanged and shared their scientific knowledge under the theme "Animal genomics for sustainable futures".

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2023-07-06 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa hosts the 39th International Society of Animal Genetics Conference for the first time on the African continent

This august and prestigious event attracted more than 595 international geneticists who exchanged and shared their scientific knowledge under the theme "Animal genomics for sustainable futures".

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2023-06-28 00:00:00.0 | Category: College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Featured, Corporate

Unisa exhibits at The Royal Agriculture Show in Pietermaritzburg

Unisa recently participated in Pietermaritzburg's Royal Agricultural Show. The show demonstrates the agricultural industry, celebrates rural life and provides a platform for farmers, exhibitors, and the public to come together. The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences curated an exhibition providing an excellent opportunity for prospective students.

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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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