Nov 19, 2021 | News
North-West University MSc student Linda Van Der Spuy is yet to complete her degree but she has already described nine new species to science. This is no small feat if you ask any taxonomist. Linda is no stranger to hard work and long hours. Yet she describes financial...
Nov 5, 2021 | News
Prof Nox Makunga is a medicinal plant biotechnology expert who also wears a hat as one of South Africa’s top communicating scientists. Prof Makunga gave an inspiring keynote address to 25 FBIP-funded students from across South Africa. She reflected on her...
Nov 4, 2021 | News
Rouane Brokensha finds it ‘strange’ to be considered the national expert on hermit tanaids. These are tiny shrimp-like marine creatures that live in empty snail shells. She has been assigned this status after just completing her honours year but owns it with the...
Oct 1, 2021 | News
Initially Mosikidi Toka initially wanted to be a medical doctor. However, as with many other first-generation students, he did not have enough information on his desired studies. So, he registered for a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Zoology and Life Sciences at the...
Sep 30, 2021 | News
Dr Edward Netherlands As a young boy Dr Edward Netherlands was always interested in working with animals. He could often be found collecting all kinds of reptiles and frogs in his spare time. It was no surprise that when the time came, he would enroll for a BSc in...
