EXCELLENCE IS AN ATTITUDE OF EXCELLING
Background:
The SA Centre of Excellence in Life Sciences, Innovation, and Technology (SA CoE-LSIT) is a WEF (wild.org.za) initiative in collaboration with various professional experts, institutions, organisations, and the corporate sector with the aim to provide educational opportunities to support capacity building and a holistic scientific understanding.
As our panel of experts and contributors keep on expanding, we are grateful to say that so does the expertise, programs, and courses that the SA CoE is able to offer.
Mission:
To provide Educational Opportunities to support Capacity Building and a Holistic Scientific Understanding of our existence, universe, and our entanglement with our living world and beyond.
"Educating the Mind without Educating the Heart is no education at all" (Aristotle)
Contributors, Experts, & Advisors
Wildlife Education Foundation
Conservation through EducationThe WEF is a registered South African NPO & PBO since 2010, focusing on Wildlife Conservation through Education.
UMBULI Productions
ONE-STOP-MEDIAProfessional media productions: video, animation, special effects, graphic design for print & video, marketing material, branding, and more.
Dr Madelein J Grundlingh
Research & EducationProfessional Zoologist/Biologist, experienced educationist, lecturer, published author, artist, graphic & special effects designer, and more.
Dr Zoë Glyphis
Wildlife & Veterinary ScienceSA wildlife veterinarian specialising in conservation medicine and wildlife immobilization, African bigcats and rhinos with a special interest in wildlife management and education. Former vet from Saving the Survivors, a rhino rescue veterinarian project.
Busy updating
Quantum BiologyMore info will be added soon.
LESELI Experience
Human-Nature ConnectionThe LESELI Experience follows a holistic approach to illuminate the Human-Nature Connection & Entaglement.
UCC & Biobank
Research & EducationThe UCC & Biobank is an independent Research and Conservation facility, specializing in wildlife/mammal Research and Predator Conservation. The UCC also includes a Genetic Bio-Bank for Endangered Wildlife Species.
Maritza Wild
AudioVisual, Media, Art & MusicProfessionally qualified & experienced audiovisual media production expert (video, edit, graphics, etc.), artist and musician.
Bonnie Prinsloo
Science & Mathematics EducationHighly skilled & experienced educator, specialising in Science and Mathematics with extraordinary leadership and innovation skills and experience. In addition, Bonnie has a special love and aptitude for literature, art and crafts.
Busy updating
MycologyMore info will be added soon.
3F Scientic (Pty) Ltd
BioTechnologySpecialised BioTechnology company, focussing on the supply of laboratory equipment and technical support.
Natercia Fernandes
BioTechnology, MedTechnologySkilled & Experienced BioTechnologist with a strong background in Medical Technology, especially Haematology. Natercia has extensive knowledge & experience in various fields of lab-based Biotechnology and the latest technical trends in these fields.
Dr Carin Boshoff
Biomedical, VirologyHOD of Biomedical Sciences, & senior lecturer in Veterinary Technology at Tshwane University of Technology. Expertise in the fields of molecular biology, virology and serology.
Prof. Ché Weldon
EpidemiologyZoology, Amphibian conservation, pathogen biology and ecology. Conservation medicine research relating to amphibians and reptiles in Africa and Madagascar.
Busy updating
NeuroscienceMore info will be added soon.
The SA Centre of Excellence in Life Sciences, Innovation, and Technology (CoE-LSIT) is a WEF (wild.org.za) initiative in collaboration with various professional experts, institutions, organisations, and the corporate sector with the aim of providing educational opportunities to support a holistic and scientific understanding of our existence, universe, and entanglement with it all.
This not only contributes toward capacity building and continued scientific knowledge development, but also encourages increased consciousness awareness and a greater understanding of the creative process – with emphasis on Life Sciences, Innovation, and Technology.
