Thabang Teffo


The scholarship gave me an opportunity to see the world differently and opened many doors for me both socially and professionally. Upon completion of my studies in Hungary I intend to return to my beloved country (South Africa) to contribute and make a significant contribution in the Wildlife Conservation sector through education and research.

 

Thabang Rainett Teffo studied towards a MSc degree in Wildlife Management Engineering in Hungary at the Szent István University from 2017 to 2019 under the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship programme. His research interests are along the scope of Urban wildlife management and Human-wildlife conflicts. In 2018 he was invited by the UN Environment Africa to be a Contributing Author for the Global Environment Outlook for Youth Publication wherein he wrote a chapter on “Transforming Important Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) in economic areas for youth in Africa” together with other aspiring youth across Africa (Book). 

 

While in Hungary, Thabang participated in conferences with full papers and presentations at both at local and international platforms, and claimed several awards during these scientific conferences. Upon completion of his MSc 2019, Thabang got an opportunity to work temporarily on Human-wildlife conflict and resolutions project in Saudi Arabia. Following that he was awarded the Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship for the second time to pursue his PhD in Wildlife Conservation and Management.

 

Don’t go where the path leads, go where there is no path and live a trail - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Opportunities are galore, let's continue searching and pushing until our desired goals are achieved. If we are breathing, there is hope.

  

I am grateful.