Studying can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a mountain of information to absorb and retain. But what if there were simple, effective strategies to make your study sessions more productive and even enjoyable? Whether you’re preparing for exams or simply trying to keep up with coursework, these seven study hacks are proven to […]
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In celebration of World Environment Day and this year’s theme: “Our Land, Our Future. We are #GenerationRestoration”, Polyco is proud to announce its sponsorship of academic bursaries for eight students to pursue Environmental Studies at the Academy For Environmental Leadership SA (AEL) based in Upington in the Northern Cape. As a registered plastics Producer Responsibility
Every year on 5 June, we observe World Environment Day, a day to take action to preserve our natural surroundings. This year we turn our attention to Land Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience. At the Academy for Environmental Leadership, we are passionate about developing future leaders and being stewards of our planet’s future. Consider this
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The Augrabies Falls National Park is located in the desolate semi-arid landscape of the northern reaches of the Northern Cape. The falls, known by the locals as the “place of great noise”, is accentuated by solitary quiver trees, rocky outcrops, and the mighty Orange River, giving it a mystical feel which makes exploring the park
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We are delighted to share highlights from our Welcoming ceremony held at the Academy for Environmental Leadership SA on 19 February when we welcomed an inspiring group of students and their parents. Dr. Matthys Strydom, Head of the Academic Program, extended a warm welcome to the Class of 2024 and introduced the AEL management team
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By Dr Dave Pepler, AEL Co-founder and Guest Lecturer Conservation biology is not a science, but rather a complex, multidisciplinary management system that requires individuals to navigate a highly intricate environment. People are key to conservation – we engage in it and are affected by it, which is why social science, economics, law, and politics
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By Dr Brent Abrahams Brent Abrahams | PhD (Stellenbosch) Coordinator: Emerging Scholars Initiative, Africa Centre for Scholarship (ACS) Stellenbosch University International I’ve always been interested in ‘nature’, in fact, many things – but ‘nature’ was a constant. When it came time to choose what to do after school, having applied to join the military to
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Research according to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs report shows that Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards will significantly impact the expansion of jobs. This means that companies can no longer only have a financial report in their annual report, but must also add their environmental footprints, what they have done for the
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Thank you for a phenomenal 2023! We have celebrated many highlights, amongst others a 96% successful pass rate for the 2023 academic year, an MOU with Sol Plaatje University, a campus visit by the MEC for Agriculture, Environmental Affairs Rural Development and Land Reform, as well as the hosting of the team from the
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THE ACADEMY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP SA (AEL) CELEBRATES ITS 2023 GRADUATES We’re excited to share some fantastic news about the recent graduation ceremony held at our Uizip campus – Our Class of 2023 achieved an outstanding 96% pass rate, and we couldn’t be prouder! A diverse group of 48 accomplished students marked the culmination of
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