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From Bees to Science: My Journey into Mellisopalynology at the University of Hohenheim
University of Hohenheim When people taste honey, most think only of its sweetness. For me, honey tells a far deeper story — one written...

Lesster Leow
Sep 152 min read


The Resilience of Women Beekeepers in Uganda
For generations in Uganda, beekeeping was considered work for men. Hives were hung high in the trees and hidden deep in the forests,...

Lesster Leow
Sep 112 min read


The Road Less Travelled
Looking back at my 2011 interview with SME Magazine ( “The Road Less Travelled” ), I’m reminded why I chose to build my honey journey in...

Lesster Leow
Sep 101 min read


Life Is Like a Play Which Goes Unrehearsed
AI generated photo of me Shakespeare said it best: “All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women merely players.” Life is like a...

Lesster Leow
Sep 93 min read


From Bees to Bytes: Going Back to School and Starting From Zero
Python coding I didn’t know going back to school could be this tough. I enrolled in a diploma program with enthusiasm, but honestly,...

Lesster Leow
Aug 272 min read


The Places We’ve Been, the Lives We’ve Touched
You won’t believe the things we’ve done. The places we’ve been, the lives we’ve touched. Everything you thought was impossible - we made...

Lesster Leow
Aug 261 min read


A Window to the World: From Singapore to a Village in Uganda
In 2005, I began collecting used books in Singapore. Friends, families, and even strangers donated piles of storybooks, encyclopedias,...

Lesster Leow
Aug 253 min read


When Singapore Wasn’t Thinking About Bees, I Was Already on the World Stage
Back in 2001, when most Singaporeans had yet to imagine beekeeping as a serious industry, I found myself standing on the international...

Lesster Leow
Aug 211 min read


The day I met Dr Anne Merriman
Having an afternoon tea with Dr. Anne. Living in Uganda was an incredible experience—never a dull moment, and each day offered something...

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Aug 202 min read


Are honeybees going extinct? The answer is no.
Honeybees are managed by beekeepers around the world, and their numbers are stable. In fact, honeybees are one of the most cared-for...

Lesster Leow
Aug 191 min read


From Landlord to Tenant: My Life With Bees
Inspecting a newly arrived "tenant". Back in Uganda, trapping bees was more than a skill. It was a way of life. I learned the art of...

Lesster Leow
Aug 192 min read


The Wonders of AI: Turning Ideas Into Reality
Artificial Intelligence often gets talked about in extremes — either as a miracle solution or as a threat. The truth is much simpler:...

Lesster Leow
Aug 182 min read


Watch for upcoming event!
Exciting things happening soon! Something is brewing. Our education centre is underway. Hopefully we can see things happening by early...

Lesster Leow
Aug 181 min read


Standing Strong Again.
Two years ago today, I could barely move. Before I got a wheelchair to move around, getting from my bed to the bathroom felt like playing...

Lesster Leow
Aug 141 min read


Singaporean Abroad CNA
This video shares a glimpse of my journey as a beekeeper in Uganda and Rwanda. It’s about more than just bees—it’s about the people, the...

Lesster Leow
Jul 261 min read


Blending Bees & Bytes: Advancing My Journey in Apiculture and AI.
A preliminary AI-rendered representation of a sunflower pollen grain, subject to further verification for botanical accuracy. For over...

Lesster Leow
Jun 62 min read


Why Proper Hive Management Matters — A Field Lesson from Myanmar to Singapore
Beekeeping is not just about harvesting honey — it's about understanding the delicate science of the hive and the discipline it takes to...

Lesster Leow
Jun 42 min read


Getting Out of the Rut — Literally and Figuratively
Most people think beekeeping in Uganda, Africa is just about tending to hives and harvesting honey . But when your work takes you deep...

Lesster Leow
Jun 42 min read


Chiangdao 2009: Bees, Poppies & Purpose 🐝
Back in 2009, I was invited by a missionary organization to Chiangdao, Thailand — not for a holiday, but for a mission. The goal? To...

Lesster Leow
Jun 31 min read


🍯✨ One of My Honey Collection Centres – Deep in Gulu, Uganda!
Ever wondered what it’s like inside a traditional mud hut in upcountry Uganda? Well, now’s your chance to see it — up close and real. We...

Lesster Leow
Jun 21 min read
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