College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
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. Read more
HE during Covid-19: Not business as usual
For Unisa's Prof David Hedding, lead author of a paper published in the latest issue of the South African Journal of Science, the biggest lesson that the higher education sector has had to learn from the pandemic disruptions has been the need for agility and flexibility in decision-making. Read more
Align to indigenous science
Unisa's Prof Melanie Nicolau says that within the context of a world that is increasingly calling for more sustainable living, geographers should move their focus to a curriculum and research that are in line with more sustainable futures. Read more
Unisa leads an Afrocentric workshop initiative across three cities
In a groundbreaking effort to embed African philosophies and traditions into an academic workshop design, Prof Ashley Gunter of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and his team have successfully implemented a workshop model in Nairobi, Johannesburg and East London, spanning five days of intensive engagement. Read more
Protecting wetlands for our common future A call to action on World Wetlands Day 2025
Wetlands are among the world’s most important ecosystems, yet they are also among the most threatened. In recognition of this, the global community celebrates World Wetlands Day on 2 February every year to raise awareness of the vital role wetlands play in sustaining biodiversity, mitigating climate change, and supporting livelihoods. Read more
Celebrating water one drink at a time!
Unisa's Dr Felix Donkor says that this year's celebration of World Water Day is unique as 2021 intersects with the final decade of action to deliver the SDGs as well as global efforts towards sustainable recovery from the coronavirus crisis. Read more