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 7, 2021 | Jobs, Latest, Opportunities
The Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF) and Biodiversity Biobank South Africa (BBSA) are looking for a skilled and independent individual who will lead the implementation of BBSA communication and outreach activities, and contribute to the production of...
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...
Jun 3, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications:Bsc Biological Sciences: UKZN (Westville) Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: I am a young Afrikan person who is passionate about his continent. That’s the main reason I fell in love with science. Botany and Zoology was what I wanted to...
Jun 3, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: BSc in Biological Science, Honours in Botany and finalising Masters in Demography and Population Studies at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: The love for flora and fauna inspired me to do my first...
Jun 1, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: PhD in Botany Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: When I was younger, I actually wanted to be a veterinarian, so I chose to study Zoology and Botany. The field of ethnobotany drew me into the world of plants and the field of taxonomy...
May 31, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: Integrated Heritage Resource Management Practice NQF level 6 What inspired you to make this career choice? I started volunteering in Selmar Schonland Herbarium (inside the Albany Museum) in 2009 simply because no university wanted to take me in...
May 25, 2021 | Collection Management Course, Implementation, Latest, Manual
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May 25, 2021 | Latest, Opportunities
BirdLife South Africa is looking for a qualified, dedicated and pioneering Science and Innovation Programme Manager to head the organisation’s Science and Innovation Programme and to manage the programme’s staff and their projects. The ideal candidate would have a...
