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University of Witwatersrand
His work - and that of the students he has trained, the colleagues he has mentored, and the many journalists he has engaged with - arms us with the knowledge to act and create a better world for everyone. Even a world without him in it, writes s
cience journalist
Prof Bob Scholes was a rare breed of scientist.
In modern science and academia, there is a push to specialise, to become an expert on a plant, an ecosystem, a type of star. But Bob was a generalist, who you could speak to about topics ranging from the carbon uptake of spekboom to different energy technologies. His understanding and interests were so deep and vast that it seemed as though he was actually a specialist in all of those fields.
3 May 2021 - Wits University
Wits University is saddened by the passing of Professor Bob Scholes, one of the world’s leading scientists on Climate Change.
Professor Bob Scholes passed away on the evening of Wednesday, 28 April, following a hike in Namibia with friends and colleagues. He was 63 years old.
âThe Wits University community is shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of such a giant in the field of climate science, not only in South Africa, but in the world. Professor Scholes was a true leader, a conscientious and dedicated scientist and a teacher to all,â says Professor Zeblon Vilakazi, Vice-Chancellor and Principal of Wits University.
SMC to train Cavite ‘Boystown’ youth for technical jobs
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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, April 7) - The San Miguel Corporation, through its packaging subsidiary San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corp. (SMYPC), will train indigent students of Sisters of Mary School – Adlas, Inc. (Boystown) in Cavite for technical jobs in the manufacturing sector.
The company donated manufacturing equipment to the school and also renovated its mechanical workshop.
“Now more than ever we need to produce bright, talented young minds that are central to driving the manufacturing sector forward. Through this program, we hope to raise the interest of the next generation of Filipinos and equip them with skills in modern technologies to make them industry-ready and self-reliant,” said SMC President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon Ang.
Published April 8, 2021, 5:30 AM
San Miguel Corporation (SMC) subsidiary San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corp. (SMYPC) is planning to train underprivileged youth for technical jobs.
The firm said this will provide the youth with access to economic opportunities and help improve overall competencies in the country’s manufacturing sector.
SMC president and COO Ramon S. Ang
SMC President and Chief Operating Officer Ramon S. Ang committed to continue helping indigent students in the care of the Sisters of Mary Schools – Adlas Inc. (Boystown) in Silang, Cavite following SMYPC’s donation of manufacturing equipment and renovation of the school’s mechanical workshop.
“Now more than ever we need to produce bright, talented young minds that are central to driving the manufacturing sector forward. Through this program, we hope to raise the interest of the next generation of Filipinos and equip them with skills in modern technologies to make them industry-ready and self-reliant