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Jun 3
Join us 9 - 11 November 2026 in Stellenbosch for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026!
Early bird registrations closes 30 June 2026!
For more information and registration, visit: bioinvasionsymposium.co.za
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Jun 3
Join us 9 - 11 Nov 2026 for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions!
The Scientific Committee is accepting abstracts for oral & poster presentations focussing on biological invasions in Southern Africa.
Submit your abstract before 30 July 2026!
bioinvasionsymposium.co.za
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May 25
Join us 9-11 Nov 2026 for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions!
The Scientific Committee is accepting abstracts for oral & poster presentations focussing on biological invasions in Southern Africa.
Submit your abstract before 30 July 2026!
bioinvasionsymposium.co.za/
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May 25
Join us 9 - 11 November 2026 in Stellenbosch for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026!
Early bird registrations closes 30 June 2026!
For more information and registration, visit: bioinvasionsymposium.co.za/
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Apr 15
For more than 40 years, Prof Richardson has focused his research on the ecology and management of invasive non-native tree species.
Read the full article by Heather Dugmore at SU Research for Impact
sun.ac.za/researchforimpact/…
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Mar 12
C·I·B and OneSTOP partnership celebrates first year of progress.
Read more at:
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Mar 7
Centre for Invasion Biology alumnus elected to IPBES expert panel.
Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/c·i…
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Mar 3
A global consortium of researchers, including CIB Professor Dave Richardson, found that seed-borne microbes supercharge invasiveness of the common dandelion in just five generations.
Read more:
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Feb 18
The CIB is embarking on an exciting project to assess the extent of invasive plants along the Eerste River in Stellenbosch.
Students, hikers, landowners and stakeholders - we need you help.
Read more about this initiative and how you can help: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/eerste-r…
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Feb 5
The Centre for Invasion Biology has appointed Professor Tatenda Dalu as its new Director.
A warm welcome to Professor Dalu!
Read more at:
blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/new-dire…
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2 Dec 2025
On 13 and 14 November 2025, the Centre for Invasion Biology and the SU School for Climate Studies held their 2nd combined Annual Research Meeting (ARM).
Read more about the ARM:
blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/scs-c…
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28 Nov 2025
Stewards of Nature and Stellenbosch University showcase biodiversity benefits of invasive tree clearing.
Read more at:
blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/stewards…
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11 Nov 2025
📢 We're hiring! 📢 A funded Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Thermoregulation and Climate Change Adaptation.
Read more about the fellowship and application requirements at:
blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/project/…
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29 Oct 2025
📢We're hiring!📢A funded post-doc position that will synthesize the benefits and risks into an integrated framework to address conflict-generating alien taxa.
For more information: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/project/…
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19 Aug 2025
A recent study, co-authored by CIB Core Team member John Wilson, highlights that One Biosecurity is essential to implement One Health.
Read the paper at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/bridging…
BioScience: doi.org/10.1093/biosci/biaf1…
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12 Aug 2025
A new study highlights how marginal or bottom-up projects called “Seeds of success” are addressing invasive species while creating social and economic benefits.
Read more about the study at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/small-in…
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10 Jul 2025
📣Exciting new advert!📣 A funded post-doc position looking at the management of invasions in Marine Protected Areas.
For more information on the project and how to apply: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/project/…
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25 Apr 2025
We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our colleague and good friend, John Measey. Our condolences to John’s family and friends. John was a superb herpetologist, an excellent lecturer, supervisor and mentor. He will be sorely missed.
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22 Apr 2025
Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/lost-fyn…
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1 Apr 2025
Tortoises in invaded habitats: do thermal changes affect their performance?
Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/tortoise…
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