UPINGTON, 23 November 2023 – The Academy for Environmental Leadership SA (AEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate with Sol Plaatje University (SPU), heralding the formation of an academic node of higher learning in the Northern Cape. Amongst other benefits, the MoU allows the AEL to serve as a pipeline for qualifying students […]
3 days, 45km’s, and an unforgettable rowing adventure on the Orange River… That was what our students got to experience when they let the canoes to water at our Duin in die Weg campus, and over three days made their way back to our Uizip campus. The exhilaration of conquering the river rapids, the beautiful
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“Water is life’s matter and matrix, mother and medium. There is no life without water.” – Albert Szent-Gyorgyi, M.D. Discoverer of Vitamin C We were fortunate to host Dr Candice Jansen van Rensburg (Senior Lecturer) from the Department of Zoology and Entomology at the University of the Free State, and Anke de Smidt (PhD student)
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The big moment has arrived, it’s exam day, and now is your chance to shine! It’s normal to feel stressed about exams. Stress is your body’s natural response to pressure and it can help you focus and feel motivated to get things done. Don’t let your hard work go to waste by letting your nerves
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It was in mid-September that we welcomed our students back to campus after a short holiday, and what better way to start the fourth and final term of the 2023 academic year than with an educational tour, this time to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier National Park. It was with great excitement and anticipation that we departed
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Q: Tell us a bit about yourself. A: My name is Kamogelo Natsane, I’m from Upington. I consider myself to be a kind person and enjoy the company of others. I also enjoy discovering new things and exploring the world around me. Q: How did you come to know about AEL and what was your
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We asked South African career advisors for their expert advice. Are you in matric and still unsure about what to study next year? Consider doing an academic bridging year in your field of interest. This allows you to constructively explore your options while gaining new skills and knowledge, says Prof. Zak Nel, a career advisor
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The art and science of tracking demand rigorous attention to detail. Through means of this ancient language, trackers are able to read and understand the natural world. SANParks’ master tracker James (JJ) Minye recently helped pave the way for a group of students to explore the world around them in a new way. In May,
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Increasingly, many students are exploring the ‘gap year’ or bridging year option as a way to flex their study muscles. But what does it involve? And is it for you? Mind the gap A gap year, in the traditional sense, entails taking a break between high school and tertiary studies. It is, essentially, a year
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On Monday, 25 October, 3 buses, 3 trailers, and the AEL’s Kia departed for the Kgalagadi in a flurry of excitement. After reaching the park and being scanned in adhering to the Covid-19 protocols, we could finally set up camp. This was a true of teamwork and grit for the students as they erected the
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