Jun 10, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: BSc. in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology, BSc. (Hons) in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: At a university open day, I found the botany booth and the information given at that booth felt like...
Jun 9, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: Bachelor of science in Botany and Zoology. Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: My childhood experience inspired me to follow this career path. I grew up in the woods and had always loved plants and animals. The place we stayed at had a...
Jun 8, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: BSc. Biological Science, Zoology Honours (Walter Sisulu University); Master of Science Zoology (Rhodes University) Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: To be honest, I never thought of a BSc. Degree. I applied at Walter Sisulu University...
Jun 7, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Profiles by Sanelisiwe Miya, SANBI KZN Herbarium In celebration of youth month (June), Sanelisiwe Miya (SANBI KZN Herbarium) has begun an initiative to highlight the great and interesting work being done by young people in natural science collections. Four individuals...
Jun 4, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: BSc Biological Science and BSc Hons Zoology Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: Unlike most people, I was never even aware of collections and the kind of career opportunities in it. I only knew more about them through my mentor and I...
Jun 4, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: When I was a child, I wanted to be a Doctor, like many other kids from my hood. But things don’t always go according to our plans. In high school I had...
