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Bridging gaps: When frogs ‘bring rain’

15/03/201826/09/2018

In the same way as frogs bridge the gap between water and land with their amphibious lifestyle, an enigmatic figure […]

Former SANBI CEO Dr Abrahamse appointed as chair of GBIF

15/03/201826/09/2018

Former CEO of the South African National Biodiversity Institute, Dr Tanya Abrahamse, has been elected Chair of the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) Governing […]

SANBI and Science and Technology establish Natural Science Collections Facility

15/03/201826/09/2018

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) will invest R50 million over the next three years to establish a virtual […]

SANBI hosts Indian delegation at Kirstenbosch

15/03/201826/09/2018

On the 5th of October 2017, the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) had the pleasure of hosting the Honourable […]

Natural Science Collections Facility to protect South Africa’s mega biodiversity

15/03/201826/09/2018

The launch of the Natural Science Collections Facility (NSCF) will see over 30 million preserved plant, animal and fossil specimens […]

Namhla Mbona wins WRC Knowledge Tree Awards

15/03/201826/09/2018

SANBI’s Namhla Mbona was presented with the Water Research Commission’s (WRC) Knowledge Tree award under the ‘Informing Policy and Decision Making’ […]

uMzimvubu Catchment Partnership Programme launches research programme

15/03/201826/09/2018

The uMzimvubu Catchment Partnership Programme (UCPP) launched a research programme to facilitate strategic innovation in the catchment. The main purpose […]