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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: https://t.co/lyfWwsGQWp

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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!
https://t.co/lyfWwsGQWp

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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!

https://t.co/ghDYGYiO1h

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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: https://t.co/ghDYGYiO1h

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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
https://t.co/jN3mKqt5D8

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C·I·B and OneSTOP partnership celebrates first year of progress.

Read more at:
https://t.co/gLjdb9CVEg

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Centre for Invasion Biology alumnus elected to IPBES expert panel.

Read more at: https://t.co/PjvjZKT6BD

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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:
https://t.co/fIB821N4ev

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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: https://t.co/CMmwlXvSwb

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The Centre for Invasion Biology has appointed Professor Tatenda Dalu as its new Director.

A warm welcome to Professor Dalu!

Read more at:
https://t.co/ItiOYjueFw

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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:

https://t.co/CwiHSNCuEc

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Stewards of Nature and Stellenbosch University showcase biodiversity benefits of invasive tree clearing.

Read more at:
https://t.co/QZxC39mM8R

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📢 We're hiring! 📢 A funded Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Thermoregulation and Climate Change Adaptation.

Read more about the fellowship and application requirements at:
https://t.co/6dXjwoCaqg

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📢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: https://t.co/mpI5xXqBk7

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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: https://t.co/EoyTGg3l8Q

BioScience: https://t.co/DFhV7EMjgl

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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: https://t.co/8RRyprpRFq

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📣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: https://t.co/fKxjR4vr7g

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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.

https://t.co/6QLpIzgjSV

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Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study

Read more at: https://t.co/7sQi7WVoT0

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Tortoises in invaded habitats: do thermal changes affect their performance?
Read more at: https://t.co/k5q5rAtzrK