College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Unisa colleges celebrate excellence in teaching and learning
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences and the College of Science, Engineering and Technology recently hosted their impactful annual Teaching and Learning Festival. Read more
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
Spatial thinking and the advantage of a Geography Education
A powerful inaugural speech by Prof H.A.P. Smit emphasised the strength of geographical perspectives, spatial thinking and academic engagement when investigating problems facing humanity. Read more
Facilitating specialist WIL opportunities for Nature Conservation students
Unisa's Nature Conservation students are getting rare, hands-on wildlife post-mortem experience in the university's Science Labs. Through creative collaboration, they are overcoming limited field opportunities to gain vital skills, which cannot be accessed through theory alone. Read more
Getting back up and trying again is what counts
Having written matric three times, Sizwe Andries Moloi was no stranger to adversity. He left those disappointments behind and recently graduated with a BSc Honours in Environmental Management at Unisa. This qualification places him in a favourable position to serve in positions in South Africa and on the global stage. Read more
Unisan honoured for excellence in biomedical science and research
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Mkhize-Kwitshana recently received the prestigious Award for Excellence in the field of Medical Laboratory Sciences at the Mini Congress for Medical Laboratory Sciences. Read more
Unisa PhD student seeks to protect human and environmental health
Over the years, the use of plastic food packaging has become a global cause of concern because of its ability to leach into food. Celia Muzeza’s study aims to contribute solutions for reducing phthalate pollution from wastewater treatment plants. Read more
Unisan awarded prestigious British Academy Equitable Partnerships funding
Prof Ashley Gunter, Acting Deputy Executive Dean of the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, has been awarded £29 300 to build on previous British Academy engagements and the AHRC-funded Equitable African-led partnership in Kenya and South Africa. Read more
Unisa champions Africa-centred solutions for a global future
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' 2025 Research and Innovation Day showcased bold, homegrown research tackling Africa's most pressing challenges from edible food waste solutions to climate-smart farming. Read more
International recognition for Unisan’s groundbreaking research
The university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences proudly celebrates Prof Zilungile Mkhize-Kwitshana for receiving the Advancement Excellence Award at the 3rd PACRI International Conference for her groundbreaking research on neglected tropical diseases. Read more