2017 student quiz - Questions and their answers
Follow this link to see the questions and answers for the 2017 - student quiz:
1. Give a breakdown on how the SASAS logo symbolizes animal science?
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The 50TH SASAS Congress in review
The 2017 South African Society for Animal Scientists (SASAS) 50th congress hosted by the Eastern Cape branch was a huge success. The Boardwalk Hotel was the perfect place to host the 50th golden celebration.
10th SASAS Northern Branch student day anniversary celebrations
The 10th South African Society for Animal Science (SASAS) North student-industry day anniversary celebrations were held at the University of Pretoria (UP). At the same occasion the Animal and Wildlife Science/ Vee en Wildkunde in cooperation with the Center of Wildlife Management department was celebrating 100 years of producing excellent Animal Scientists. Thus, the day was filled with an atmosphere of reflections, encouragements and most of all celebrations of the many milestones overcome by both the department and the SASAS student-industry day.
Behind the scenes of the 50th SASAS Congress
The call for abstracts and invitations to honorable guests was sounded and Animal Science enthusiasts responded. Under the theme “Golden Innovations for Sustainable Animal Agriculture” we are sure to be challenged to think beyond the survival of our generation with the hope that post congress conversations will be centered on sustainable innovation.
Against all Odds!
Retha Annette Engels from Stellenbosch University is another recipient of the South African Society of Animal Science (SASAS) Student Postgraduate Merit Awards for exceptional academic achievement in Animal Science during their undergraduate studies at any South African university. She is currently enrolled for an MSc degree in Animal Science and gladly shares her journey to excellence with us.
History made at UFH May 2017 graduation
Reaching new frontiers, #Big6
SASAS Merit award for "Brilliant young undergraduate stars"
The SASAS Merit award awarded by the president of the society, seeks to acknowledge “Brilliant young stars” who during their undergraduate studies at any South African university, rose against all odds and came out top of their class. This year a young man from the University of Fort Hare will be receiving this very award.
11th Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) Conference: Quite an experience!
The Africa Young Graduates and Scholars (AYGS) held its 11th annual conference from the 13th to the 14th of March 2017 at the Birchwood hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa. The conference was co-hosted by the Human Science Research Council (HSRC) together with the University of Fort Hare. The theme was: “Re-imagining Leadership and Gender for Sustainable Development”.
Developing African leaders
SASAS Congress: Golden Innovations for Sustainable Animal Agriculture
The 50 “Golden” SASAS congress in September 2017 in Port Elizabeth
SASAS Congress : Proposal for interaction between students and industry
Good day
I trust this email finds you well. I am a graduate within the Animal Science field and have been to one of the SASAS Congresses, such an amazing event that brings students and Animal Science professionals together.