Jun 14, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: Bachelor of Science in Botany and Zoology, Bachelor of Science Honours in Botany (University of Venda)Currently finalising Master of Science in Biological Sciences (University of Cape Town) Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: My passion...
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 8, 2021 | Collection Management Course, Implementation, Latest
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Jun 8, 2021 | Latest, Value of collections articles
Rob Gess, Albany Museum Left: Detail at left of a cluster of 4 mm long spore capsules of Mtshaelo kougaensis, a new species of 420 million year old plant from South Africa; Right: Elandia itshoba, a 25 mm high single axis of a new species of 420 million year old...
Jun 8, 2021 | Latest, Value of collections articles
David Allan, Durban Natural Science Museum Left: A close-up portrait of an immature Crowned Eagle; right: An adult Crowned Eagle in flight (photos: David Allan). In late January 2021 our Museum received a request from Dr Shane McPherson from the University of...
Jun 7, 2021 | Collection Management Course, Implementation, Latest
After heeding to the concerns by members of the network about the confidentiality of information shared during the discussion forums that form part of the Collection Management Course, we have decided to make a few adjustments. The discussion part of the Discussion...
Jun 7, 2021 | Events, Forums, Latest
Nonkoliso Mgibantaka, Photographic Competition Winner: The ugliest specimen I describe this frogfish specimen as being so weird/unusual and wonderful, it’s just not easy to take your eyes away from it. It has a short-stocky body, rough skin, big mouth with many short...
