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SUMMARY:Webinar Series | Iconic\, Extinct & Historically Important specimens
DESCRIPTION:This third edition of a series of digital showcases and webinars depicting the irreplaceable value of South African natural science collections to science and society features some of South Africa’s iconic\, extinct and historically important specimens. The showcase linked to this webinar can be found here. \nThese specimens record the natural history of animals and plants\, both existingand extinct. This record contributes to our understanding of the natural worldand evolution\, especially in cases where specimens cannot be collected again.It is important to our historical and cultural identity\, as well as instilling a senseof national cohesion\, inspiration and belonging. \nCollections institutions are the proud custodians of these important specimens\,holding them in trust for the South African public. \nWebinar Details\nDate: Friday\, 8 October 2021Time: 11h00Platform: ZoomWebinar ID: 813 6495 2957Registration link: hereWebinar hashtag: #thevalueofthedead  \nRegister now\, to secure your seat! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Click here to register
URL:https://nscf.org.za/event/webinar-series-iconic-extinct-historically-important-specimens/
LOCATION:Zoom\, https://nscf.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11d1afb13749941e502e41796&id=2994ec9a1c&e=cbf641a4ad\, South Africa
CATEGORIES:Value of collections,Webinars
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SUMMARY:Webinar | The stuffed\, stoned\, pickled and pinned saving our living planet
DESCRIPTION:The Natural Science Collections Facility invites you to our value of collections webinar series. The first webinar will focus on Food Security and Agriculture\, with presentations by our knowledgeable guests: \n\nChantelle Girgan\, ARC-PHP\nErich van Wyk\, SANBI\nRiana Jacobs-Venter\, ARC-PHP\n\nThe purpose of these webinars is for scientists to express the value of their work\, show how collections contribute to major sectors like healthcare\, agriculture etc.\, show how collections benefit society\, show why government needs to fund collections\, for the NSCF Community to be aware of the research that is happening in the network\, and for scientists to see opportunities for collaborations. \nThe structure of the webinar will include three presentations by our guests\, followed by a Q&A session. \nOur guests published their work in the “Why our collections matter” showcase that is available on the NSCF website. Click here to view the showcase.
URL:https://nscf.org.za/event/webinar-the-stuffed-stoned-pickled-and-pinned-saving-our-living-planet/
CATEGORIES:Value of collections,Webinars
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