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...
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...
