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Swanepoel, A.W. 2012. The design of a mobile user
interface for an interest rate calculator. Supervised by
Marsden, G.
Talbot, M.J. 2012. SHOP-Net: Moving from paper to
mobile. Supervised by Marsden, G.
Williams, K.M. 2012. Learning to read bushman: Automatic
handwriting recognition for bushman texts. Supervised by
Suleman, H.
Department of
Environmental and
Geographical Science
(Including the Environmental Evaluation
Unit)
Head of Department: Professor Michael
E. Meadows
Departmental Profile
Major research themes covered by staff in the department
reflect the interaction between humans and their
environment and the variability of this environment, and
the dynamic socio-economic and political conditions
affecting society as a whole. Members of staff in the
department draw empirical evidence from Africa to
explore and engage these themes at various scales
ranging from the global to the national, while also paying
attention to specific challenges of reconstruction and
development in South Africa. Much of the current research
is focused on climate change, adaptation and modelling;
ecology and society; environmental impact assessment;
Quaternary palaeoenvironments, geomorphology and
remote sensing; theories, policies and practices in natural
resource governance and management; biodiversity
conservation and benefit sharing; and urban theory, policy
and planning.
The department has ongoing research initiatives and
collaboration with dozens of institutions that are
spread across six continents. It has strong working
relationships with institutions in five countries in Africa
(Botswana, Kenya, Liberia, Mozambique, and Tanzania);
five countries in Asia (China, India, Indonesia, Japan
and Sri Lanka); eight countries in Europe (France,
Germany, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden
and United kingdom); two countries in North America
(Canada and the United States); and one country in
South America (Brazil).
The Environmental Evaluation Unit was established as
an independent professional consulting, research and
training unit within the Department of Environmental and
Geographical Science in 1985, based at the University
of Cape Town. During the past 20 years, the EEU has
completed over 150 consulting assignments and projects
for private, institutional and government clients. The EEU
has established itself as a centre of excellence in the field
of environmental management, sustainable development,
and natural resource management in Africa, particularly
within the SADC region (projects have been completed in
South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Mozambique, Lesotho,
Swaziland and the Seychelles).
Departmental Statistics
Permanent and Long-term Contract Staff
Professors
3
Associate Professors
4
Senior Lecturers
4
Lecturers
4
Research Staff
19
Research Associates
2
Administrative & Support Staff
12
Total
48
Emeritus & Honorary Staff
Honorary Professors
3
Emeritus Staff
2
Total
5
Students
Postdoctoral
7
Doctoral
39
Master’s
73
Honours
22
Undergraduate
1034
Total
1175