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Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Challenges in Science Communication and the Way Forward

Opinion Piece from the Science Communication Workshop By Siyamthanda Ndinisa, Lucky Dlamini & Mbali Ngulube What good is scientific knowledge if it remains locked away in journals, understood only by a select few? Science has the potential to shape policies,...

March 25, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Empowers University of Fort Hare Honours Students to Communicate Research Effectively

Science communication is a vital skill that bridges the gap between research and society, making complex scientific concepts more accessible and impactful. Recognising this, the NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) Communications Team hosted a Science Communication Workshop for...

March 19, 2025

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Biological Control Milestone led by DSTI/NRF-SAIAB SARChI: Weevil Released to Combat Invasive Salvinia Minima in Hartbeespoort

On Monday, 17 March 2025, South Africa took a significant step toward protecting its freshwater ecosystems with the release of the Cyrtobagous salviniae weevil in the Crocodile River at Hartbeespoort. The Rhodes University Centre for Biological Control (CBC), in collaboration...

March 18, 2025

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Unveiling Ocean Mysteries: NRF-SAIAB, Nekton, and Ocean Census Host Species Discovery Workshop

The NRF-SAIAB, in collaboration with Ocean Census, an initiative of The Nippon Foundation and Nekton, recently hosted a ground-breaking Species Discovery Workshop from January 27 to February 7. This workshop, held at NRF-SAIAB, brought together eight researchers from Japan, the...

February 28, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2025

Thursday 6 March 2025, 10.30am (SAST) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/gOPT_XVMQvmE3vxsYKJhLg Passcode: 547710 by Dr Melissa Beata Martin Honorary Research Associate, NRF-SAIAB Faculty of Science and Marine Environment, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Beyond Borders: Strengthening Global Networks for Aquatic Biodiversity Conservation Join...

February 28, 2025

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Enterprise and Supplier Development Information Session

The NRF-South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) invites you to attend the Enterprise and Supplier Development Information Session, which will be held at our offices in Makhanda. This workshop is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, service providers, and...

February 24, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series 2025

Wednesday 26 February, 15:00pm Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room Zoom Registration Link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/UkJJXWRkTNu8bNKvNAcmbw Passcode: 554318 by Dr. Nompumelelo Baso-Mdiza Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, NRF-SAIAB Lessons from Rwanda: CIFAR Women in Research Leadership Development Symposium Curious about what happens when exceptional early career...

February 20, 2025

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Download the 2025 NRF-SAIAB Digital Calendar Now!

Our digital calendar is now available for download. In addition to helping you stay organized, it also highlights the work being done at NRF-SAIAB and provides an overview of our platforms, projects and research activities. The calendar serves as a...

February 14, 2025

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Celebrating southern Africa’s Freshwater Fish Heritage: NRF-SAIAB’s Nationwide Book Launch and Stakeholder Engagement Roadshow

In November 2024, the NRF-SAIAB team, led by former Managing Director Emeritus Prof. Paul Skelton, Acting Managing Director Prof. Albert Chakona, and Communications and Stakeholder Relations Manager Lucky Dlamini, embarked on a week-long roadshow to launch the latest edition of...

February 12, 2025

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NRF-SAIAB and SANBI’s REFRESH Project Participates in the 2024 Great Southern BioBlitz

The NRF–South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI), as co-leads of the NRF FBIP Large Grant REFRESH Project, have marked a significant milestone in the project by participating in its first BioBlitz....

February 11, 2025

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