School Insight - News and Views from the School

Escaping from War Zone

The refugee crisis has caught the media’s attention in recent years. What happens to a refugee? Emina Ramic, a senior student in Perth, escaped with her children from the war in Bosnia and survived.

Raymond, senior student in the School, is professor of soil science and plant production. At his home in the town of George, he harvests rainwater, uses solar energy and produces organic food. The Cape currently faces a severe water shortage crisis. Why is soil so important?

Windows of Opportunity

Mohammad was born in Pakistan, and aged 16 came to the UK in 1965, as a factory worker. He now runs a 29-room care home for the elderly. How does someone seize an opportunity?