October 5, 2024

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Update from the RRM Department – Sept ’24

SADC Wildlife-Based Economic Project SADC/GIZ Technical meeting in Johannesburg (30 – 31 July 2024). Pictured above: representatives from ALU-SOWC, AWEI, SADC, GIZ and Sustento. The Responsible Resource Management department, is leading the development of the upcoming Southern African Development Community (SADC) Wildlife-based Economy project, focusing primarily on the implementation of the SADC Wildlife-Based Economy Strategy...
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UPDATE ON STUDENT AND PROGRAMME SUPPORT – SEPT ’24

By Ashwell Glasson Comprehensive Education Technologies With the recent explosion in the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in education, the SAWC has been fortunate enough to implement the well-known Gemini AI via our Google Workspace system. The benefits of using AI for learning purposes cannot be ignored, and thus, the SAWC has...
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•05/10/2024

My Disease Ecology and Wildlife Management Practicum 

By Motsatsi Thosago This winter, I had the incredible opportunity to explore the world of Disease Ecology and Wildlife Management. From Pretoria’s vibrant city to Kruger National Park’s peaceful wilderness, every moment was a blend of academic work and breathtaking adventure. Our journey kicked off in Pretoria, where we received a warm welcome. The city’s culture and...
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•05/10/2024

Celebrating International Vulture Awareness Day

By Dr Lindy Thompson In the early morning of Saturday, 7 September, the gate to Hoedspruit’s Cape Vulture Conservancy slid open, and vehicles full of schoolchildren began pouring in. Their teacher accompanied each group, and after registering, everyone embarked on a hike through the Conservancy’s rugged grounds. The children got to experience the beauty of the...
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