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📣 We're hiring! 📣A two-year funded post-doc on the impacts of biological invasions on human livelihoods.

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026

For more information, visit: https://t.co/s9j2jReY9x

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📣 A two-year SANBI funded post-doc on the automation of decision-support tools to improve the management and regulation of biological invasions.

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026

For more information, visit: https://t.co/VocvX1nZSz

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📣 We're hiring! 📣 A two-year funded post-doc on impact assessment and risk analysis for biological invasions.

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2026

For more information, visit: https://t.co/uw0vUzWYZt

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⏰ Only TWO weeks left to register for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026!
Don't miss out!
Register before 16 October 2026 at:
https://t.co/MYiWgAlowB

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National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026

Only 1 week left to benefit from standard registration fees!

Don't miss out!

Register before 15 September 2026 at:
https://t.co/MYiWgAkQH3

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Congratulations to Prof Sabrina Kumschick on being named the winner of the Distinguished Young Woman Researcher Award in the special category Innovation for Impact: Women Leading Change at the 2026 South African Women in Science Awards.

Read more: https://t.co/2ebdGJq3w0

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Abstract submission deadline for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026 extended to 31 August 2026.

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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 31 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!

Save with our early bird registration window - closes 31 July 2026!

For more information and registration, visit:
https://t.co/ghDYGYiO1h

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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 31 July 2026! https://t.co/lyfWwsGQWp

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Join us 9 - 11 November 2026 in Stellenbosch for the National Symposium on Biological Invasions 2026!

Early bird registrations closes 31 July 2026!

For more information and registration, visit: https://t.co/lyfWwsGQWp

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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