College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences
Unisa leads research into South Africa's number one killer
As South Africa observes World Diabetes Day on 14 November, the university’s College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences continues to lead vital research and community initiatives aimed at promoting sustainable, indigenous food systems as a response to the country’s rising diabetes crisis. Read more
Unisa hosts G20 Food Security Roundtable
The platform, which fostered critical dialogue between academia, government and industry, highlighted the power of research, innovation and policy integration in advancing sustainable agri-food systems and supporting South Africa's contribution to the global food security agenda. Read more
Unisan honoured for international impact in the sustainability field
The College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences' Prof Vhahangwele Masindi was recently named the 2025 Emerging Sustainability Leader Award winner by the MDPI Sustainability Foundation. Read more
Protea Women's captain obtains a cum laude degree from Unisa
Having recently joined the #CircleofExcellence at Unisa by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences with cum laude, Laura Wolvaardt, captain of the Proteas Women’s cricket team, maintains that discipline and a well-balanced plan led to this achievement. Read more
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