Jul 14, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Louanne Kirton, Photographic Competition Second Runner-up: The ugliest specimen On 22 December 1938, Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, the Curator of the East London Museum, received a call from the Captain of the Nerine fishing trawler, Hendrik Goosen. He had just returned...
Jul 14, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Maxine Manickum, Photographic Competition First Runner-up: The ugliest specimen If you were given one minute to describe this specimen, what would you say?What you see is not what you get. The dried specimen is deceiving, the actual fruit skin is yellow or green in...
Jul 14, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
The NSCF Hub would like to thank each and every individual that participated in the Youth in Collections initiative. You have inspired the young with your words of hope and encouragement. Additional to that, you have showcased the different work opportunities...
Jul 13, 2021 | Latest, Value of collections Showcase
As part of the NSCF Value of Collections Project, we are excited to announce this first edition of a series of showcases and webinars depicting the irreplaceable value of South African natural science collections to science and society. In this first showcase you will...
Jun 30, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: NDip. Biotechnology, BTech. Biotechnology Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: I have always been fascinated by Micro and Molecular biology. It was through fate that I found myself working in collection management. I was first introduced...
Jun 29, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: Master of Science degree in Botany Bachelor’s degree (Hons) in Zoology Bachelor’s degree in Ecology Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: Both of my parents studied Zoology and worked in the Natural Sciences. As a child we...
Jun 24, 2021 | Events, Forums, Iconic Specimens, Latest
Louanne Kirton, Photographic Competition Second Runner-up: The ugliest specimen On 22 December 1938, Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, the Curator of the East London Museum, received a call from the Captain of the Nerine fishing trawler, Hendrik Goosen. He had just returned...
