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...
Jun 24, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing Management Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: A much needed opportunity presented itself to me and I took a shot at it. At the time I did not know which Department or Collection I would...
Jun 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Qualifications: NDIT-Business Applications; Certificate in Sustainable Business Analysis NQF7 Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: I started my journey at Iziko Museums of South Africa in August 2016, when I was appointed as a GRAP 103 Data Capturer at...
Jun 24, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: BSc Biological Sciences (UKZN), BSc Hons. Biological Sciences (UKZN). Q: What inspired you to make this career choice? A: I have always found a sense of serenity in nature, so, for my honours research, I had selected a topic that dealt with plant...
Jun 23, 2021 | Latest, Youth in Collections
Qualifications: MSc Entomology (Stellenbosch University); BSc Hons. Zoology (University of Venda);BSc Botany and Zoology (University of Venda). Q: What inspired you to make this career choice?A: I always loved nature. That’s why I chose to study Natural Sciences....
