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William Smith: The science educator who was larger than life

William Smith eulogy by Mike Bruton (23.08.24) The famous science educator, William Macdonald Smith, widely known as ‘South Africa’s favourite teacher, died in Perth, Australia, on Wednesday, 21st August 2024 after a short battle with cancer. Wiiliam was born to...

August 24, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series by Dr. Eleonora Puccinelli

Food Web Interactions in Marine Ecosystems: From Urban to Offshore Environments by Eleonora Puccinelli Principal Investigator, Department of Coastal Systems (COS),Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research (NIOZ) Date: Thursday 29 August 2024, Time: 10:30 AM (SAST) Venue: NRF-SAIAB Lecture Room...

August 19, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Hosts Annual Advisory Panel Committee Meeting

On 31 July 2024, the NRF-SAIAB leadership convened its annual Advisory Panel Committee meeting. The meeting brought together a diverse group of experts to provide strategic guidance and advice to the institution as it navigates the challenges and opportunities within...

August 19, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Scientists Play a Crucial Role at the 40th Eskom Expo for Young Scientists in Makhanda

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa & Mbali Ngulube On Saturday, July 27th, Rhodes University’s Great Hall buzzed with youthful energy as it hosted the 40th Regional Science Fair of the Eskom Expo for Young Scientists. This annual event, a beacon of inspiration...

August 16, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Transitions to Green Energy with Solar Installation and 400,000-Litre Water Tanks

By Mbali Ngulube & Siyamthanda Ndinisa In a major step towards sustainability, NRF-SAIAB has successfully installed 48 solar panels and two large water tanks, each with a capacity of 200,000 litres, at its Makhanda building. These projects were initiated to...

August 15, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB and the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization Nurture Fish Taxonomy Talent Across Africa

By Siyamthanda Ndinisa & Mbali Ngulube The South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (NRF-SAIAB) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) partnered to launch a significant scientific research initiative aimed at developing local talent and leadership...

August 14, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series by Hesmarié Botha

Exploring gnathiid isopods, the “mosquitoes” of the marine world. By Hesmarié Botha Research Student, NRF-SAIAB; North-West University, Potchefstroom Date: Thursday 1 August 2024, Time: 10.30am (SAST) Zoom Registration link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYqdumtrz0sG9F9sd9Fu7pyvBrbszbpa1z0 Passcode: 033024 Smaller organisms, such as parasites, have historically been...

July 29, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB’s SCM Team Hosts a Development Workshop to Empower Makhanda and Eastern Cape Province SMMEs

By: Angela Buthelezi (NRF-SAIAB SCM Manager) NRF-SAIAB hosted its first Enterprise and Supplier Development (ESD) workshop on June 27, 2024, for Makhanda and Eastern Cape Province SMMEs. The workshop was conducted by the NRF-SAIAB SCM team, Ms Angela Buthelezi (SCM...

July 19, 2024

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NRF-SAIAB Seminar Series presentation by Dr Phumza Ndaleni

Feeding Morphology Traits as Predictors of Food Competition Among Cichlid Species in the Komati River System By Dr Phumza Ndaleni Post-Doctoral Researcher, NRF-SAIAB Date: Thursday 25 July 2024, Time: 10.30am (SAST) Venue: Lecture Room, NRF-SAIAB, Somerset Street, Makhanda Zoom Registration...

July 19, 2024

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A Journey Beyond the Horizon: Olly’s Life-Changing Voyage experience on SA Agulhas II

By: Olwethu “Olly” Maqalekana (NRF-SAIAB/ SANBI Groen Sebenza Intern) It was an afternoon after a long day of fieldwork at St. Francis with my team, when I checked my emails before preparing to nap. Catching my attention at first sight...

July 18, 2024

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