Equipped with state-of-the-art laboratories that provide students with hands-on experiences to bridge theory and practice
2026-08-11 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa opens applications for fully funded veterinary medicine programme
Unisa is investing in South Africa's next generation of veterinarians through a fully funded partnership with the University of Namibia, allowing 10 aspiring veterinary professionals to help shape the university's future School of Veterinary Science.
2026-08-04 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Too few vets, too many outbreaks: South Africa's FMD challenge
As South Africa continues to battle recurring outbreaks of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), Unisa says expanding veterinary education is critical to strengthening disease surveillance and response, protecting food security and supporting farming communities.
2026-07-16 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Building the future of an equitable Africa
Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, partnering with international universities and other entities, is leading studies investigating the evolving discourse on equitable partnerships between researchers in the Global North and Global South.
2026-06-09 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Ensuring sustainable production of high-quality fresh produce
The research of Unisa's NRF Y-rated scholar and horticulturist, Dr Sabelo Shezi, seeks to develop means of harvesting fresh produce and preserving it until it reaches the consumer nationally and internationally.
2026-04-14 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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CAES secures substantial investment from prominent research chair to advance rangeland sustainability
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences proudly congratulates Prof Tlou Julius Tjelele, a specialist in rangeland and pasture science, on the approval of the Bush Encroachment Research Chair.
2026-04-07 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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First Black African to attain PhD in geoheritage and geotourism continues to excel at Unisa
Professional natural scientist, Dr Khodani Matshusa, has spearheaded initiatives that tackle about 6 000 abandoned mining legacies in South Africa and their environmental repercussions.
2026-03-26 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisa strengthens strategic partnerships with UNAM and SAVC
Unisa’s executive and extended management team, led by Prof Puleng LenkaBula, Principal and Vice-Chancellor, recently met with delegates from the University of Namibia and the President of the South African Veterinary Council to foster growth in agricultural and veterinary sciences.
2026-03-23 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Unisan's research reveals the intricate interaction between soil and environment
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Veronica Ngole-Jeme's research highlights the complex relationship between soil and the movement of pollutants throughout the environment.
2026-03-13 00:00:00.0 | Category:
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Marion Island: The Unisa connection
"Marion Island is a bellwether of climate change impacts in southern Africa," says Unisa geomorphologist Prof David Hedding, who since 2003 has been conducting research on the island located almost 2 000 kilometres south-east of Cape Town.