A team of Stellenbosch University (SU) researchers has developed an eco-friendly and probably highly effective shark barrier, known as 'Sharksafe.' This is an alternative for shark nets which result in the death of thousands of sharks and other sea animals every year. Prof Conrad Matthee, Head of the Department of Botany and Zoology and member of the research group that has … [Read more...]
Stellies Uni joins thousands in walk for safe water
Stellenbosch University (SU) joined thousands of people from Africa and across the world in a local “World Walks for Water and Sanitation” event to raise awareness of each and everyone’s right to safe water. Organised by the Stellenbosch University Water Institute and the NEPAD Southern African Network of Water Centres of Excellence (SANWATCE), more than 100 members of staff … [Read more...]
Not too green to clean
Every action we take falls into one of 2 categories: it either destroys or heals the earth. For the future of our planet we need to place every aspect of our lives under a microscope and each time ask: What is the end result of this choice of mine on the planet as a whole? Does it benefit the protection of all species, including people, and all natural resources, or does it … [Read more...]
