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Mandela Day: Madiba’s life a reminder that liberation, journey to freedom continue
Practical field skills crucial to interpreting complex geological terranes
“Working as a Consulting Geoscientist, you can get the best of both worlds. There are periods where you are being flown to foreign countries to visit places...
Core skills in physics took him to quantitative analytics in the banking industry
“What I enjoy most about analytics is the opportunities it offers for creative problem solving: very often, a challenge can be approached from one (or a...
Exploration geology is not a nine-to-five job – but it can take you to interesting places
“Without a doubt, this is not a nine-to-five job. I love the outdoors and field work, in particular geological mapping, is absolutely the most enjoyable part...
The teaching profession is teeming with opportunities for BSc-graduates
“I teach and try to inspire young minds to choose a career in science. It is only when you can explain something to someone else in the simplest of ways that...
“My scientific training determines the way I approach my work at Ceres Fruit Growers”
“At Stellenbosch University you get pushed to master large volumes of work and to relay that in a meaningful manner. In whatever career you follow, this will...
Valuable postgrad skills in science transferred to career in textile design
“I really enjoy creating awareness, admiration and respect for the Cape Flora and Fauna through beautiful and elegant functional art that reaches a wide...