May 28, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Grounded in Grasslands, Growing in Leadership Ayanda Mnikathi brings a rare blend of technical skill, deep scientific knowledge, and heartfelt passion to her work in biodiversity data at the Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF). With qualifications in...
May 28, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Leading with Light in the Lowveld For Nikisha Singh, passion and purpose intertwine in the field of natural science collections. Now based in Skukuza at the heart of Kruger National Park, she works as the senior biotechnician for the Biological Reference Collection, a...
May 22, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Dr. Terry Reynolds: Grace, Grit, and the Art of Discovery If you ask Dr. Terry Reynolds what keeps her going after 14 years of working in entomology, the answer isn’t just insects, it’s purpose. As a Senior Research Technician and Collections Manager at the...
May 22, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Sinethemba Ntshangase: Quiet Strength in the Service of Science For Sinethemba Ntshangase, working in the herbarium is more than a job; it’s a purposeful path grounded in a passion for taxonomy and a belief in the power of natural science collections to support...
May 16, 2025 | Emerging Leaders, Events, Latest
Nelisiwe Mary Manukuza: Curating the Future, One Shell at a Time For Nelisiwe Mary Manukuza, working in natural science collections is more than just a profession; it’s a calling rooted in curiosity and purpose. As a Research Technician at the KwaZulu-Natal Museum,...
