Department of Environmental Sciences
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.
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.
Unisa wins platinum at 2017 Garden World Festival
The De-stress Hour design is bringing acclaim for academics and students from Environmental Sciences and Horticulture. The display is on until 3 September, so take a country drive and see what the fuss is all about. Read more.
Unisa wins platinum at 2017 Garden World Festival
The De-stress Hour design is bringing acclaim for academics and students from Environmental Sciences and Horticulture. The display is on until 3 September, so take a country drive and see what the fuss is all about. Read more.
Bioswale project means smoother stormwater management in informal settlements
Liezl Craig, lecturer at Unisa’s Department of Environmental Sciences, is working on a bioswale project at the Diepsloot informal settlement located on the north-western outskirts of Johannesburg. Read more.
Bioswale project means smoother stormwater management in informal settlements
Liezl Craig, lecturer at Unisa’s Department of Environmental Sciences, is working on a bioswale project at the Diepsloot informal settlement located on the north-western outskirts of Johannesburg. Read more.
Meddows-Taylor knows the value of good equipment
Unisa’s Science Campus has one of the most impressive collections of high-end lab equipment in Africa, says Dr Stephen Meddows-Taylor, Head of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) laboratories. Read more.
Meddows-Taylor knows the value of good equipment
Unisa’s Science Campus has one of the most impressive collections of high-end lab equipment in Africa, says Dr Stephen Meddows-Taylor, Head of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (CAES) laboratories. Read more.
In the 21st century, apprehensions about the impact of issues such as climate change, resource degradation, and population growth on the Earth and its environment are escalating and the Department of Environmental Sciences at UNISA is uniquely equipped to deal with these challenges.
We, as an interdisciplinary department within the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, present a comprehensive curriculum with undergraduate, graduate as well as non-formal short learning programmes in the fields of Environmental Science, Nature Conservation and Ornamental Horticulture & Landscaping. The Department seeks to expand the knowledge and skills of our students through cutting edge research, technologically advanced training and service to students’ worldwide but with special niche to the broader African community Emphasis is placed on marketable, real-life skills, creativity, leadership, and a commitment to good global citizenship in order to make an environmental difference and to create opportunities for life-long learning.
Last modified: 2023/08/07
