College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences

The Department of Agriculture and Animal Health at the Bloem Show

Bloem Show is an annual event in Bloemfontein and is hosted every year between April and May. The Bloem Show takes place over a period of 10 days and is one of only two shows in South Africa that still successfully combine agricultural, entertainment and trade activities in one event and this year was celebrating 140 years Read more

Unisa upskills local farmers to create food security and self-employment

Farmers and youth in the Eastern Cape are set to benefit from a groundbreaking agreement between Unisa and the Gompo Farmers Association, which was recently formalised by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. Read more

Farming community inspires Unisa student to pursue education in agriculture

Agriculture is an integral component of the development of Africa and has been a vital tool for economic growth and the alleviation of poverty in many communities. Unisa student, Simlindile Ndatsha, was raised in a farming community, which inspired him to pursue agricultural education with the aim of investing back in his community. He is currently doing his PhD in Agriculture. Read more

Unisan shares peace education framework at the African Union

Prof Ashley Gunter of Unisa's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences recently presented the findings and policy recommendations of a comprehensive peace education framework, co-developed with UK researchers, to the African Union Peace and Security Council in Ethiopia. Read more

Groundbreaking agreement between Unisa, GFA to benefit farmers and youth in the Eastern Cape

Unisa and the Gompo Farmers' Association have agreed to collaborate with the aim of responding to specific requirements of certain skills, enterprise and economic development services to address the economic development needs of identified farmers and beneficiaries. Read more

NRF Director to address Innovation Festival

The National Research Foundation's Dr Zolani Dyosi will speak on the subject of A South African model for a Government/Academic/SME innovation and technology development partnership: A case for renewable energy innovations. Read more

DTIC specialist to speak on innovation ecosystems at Unisa Innovation Festival

Nontombi Maseko, a specialist in enterprise competitiveness and industrialisation, will share her views on the continuing role of higher education institutions as part of a panel discussion during the formal opening of the Unisa Innovation Festival on Wednesday 29 November 2023, in the Senate Hall, Muckleneuk Campus. Read more

Co-founder and Executive Director of Kevali Chemicals to speak at Unisa Innovation Festival

With over 17 years of experience in fast-moving consumer goods and the nuclear fuel manufacturing industry, Funeka Khumalo will share her thoughts on the valuable role partnerships and collaboration play in innovation ecosystems. Read more

National Advisory Council on Innovation CEO to speak at Unisa Innovation Festival

South African authority and advisor to the National Government on Science, Technology and Innovation issues, Dr Mlungisi Cele, will discuss networks in science, technology, innovation and higher education policy during the Unisa Innovation Festival. Read more

Decoding the mysteries of protein

In her recent inaugural lecture, Professor Samantha Gildenhuys, of the Department of Life and Consumer Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, described her investigation into how proteins function and can be manipulated in relation to viruses. Read more