Nobuhle P. Mpanza

PhD Candidate @Rhodes_Uni @NRF_SAIAB @ImiseeProject ||Marine Biologist🐟🐚🦀🐬|| #OLAF @IFS_AFS Fellow2023-2024 ||@BWIS_SA Fellow2022

[Nobuhle P. Mpanza @nobuhle_mpanza]

Master of Science (with Distinction)
🥺🥺🥺💙💙💙💙🥺🥺🥺
@RhodesResearch

[AWF @AWF_Official]

Are YOU the next African conservation leader?

African youth are driving environmental change—championing biodiversity, shaping bold policies, and building resilient futures! Now it’s your turn to take center stage. The AWF Charles R. Wall Youth Leadership Program is here to support and empower young professionals just like you.

We’re recruiting 30 young African changemakers for the 2025 cohort:

1) Policy Fellows (15): Join the Charles R. Wall Young African Policy Fellows initiative, in partnership with @UNEP, to influence international biodiversity governance.

2) Conservation Leadership & Management Fellows (15): Strengthen your personal, team, and organizational leadership skills for on-the-ground conservation impact.

Apply now, and become part of a community that’s shaping the future of environmental policy and action in Africa.

Are you 🫵 ready to lead the charge?
Learn more and apply here 👉https://t.co/AqKC9QZU1s

Tag a friend who should see this!

@MsweliSimangele, @Fred_K_Kumah, @AWFCEO

[National Research Foundation of South Africa @NRF_News]

The 2024 @NRF_SAIAB Student Symposium showcased innovative and impactful research conducted by postgraduate students and emphasised the importance of continued investment in their development.

The event was a tremendous success.

More here: https://t.co/nEYmFU7f28

[SAIAB @NRF_SAIAB]

The afternoon session of the NRF-SAIAB 2024 Student Symposium is now in progress!

Join us for more insightful presentations as students showcase their groundbreaking research.

[SAIAB @NRF_SAIAB]

The first session of the NRF-SAIAB 2024 Student Symposium is complete!

We have kicked off the day with incredible presentations from both online and in-person attendees, highlighting exciting student research and innovation.

[SAIAB @NRF_SAIAB]

🎉 The NRF-SAIAB Student Symposium is officially underway! Registrations are complete, and we’re excited for a day filled with groundbreaking research and insightful discussions. 🌍💧

[SAIAB @NRF_SAIAB]

Join us at the 5th Annual Student Symposium as NRF-SAIAB students present their research. 🌍💧

📅 RSVP: [email protected] or [email protected]
💻 For online attendance, register via Zoom:
https://t.co/deOErfdFCM

#SAIABSymposium #AquaticResearch

[Nico J Smit @NicoJSmit1]

This is it, the advert is out, we (the @NWU_WRG ) are recruiting postdocs! Come and join our team of Aquatic Parasitologist discovering the amazing world of fish parasites! More information and application details: https://t.co/Fl4IkmASMS
@WepenerVictor @WynandMalherbe

[Sharks Under Attack @sharks_u_attack]

The day started with the #IMCC7 opening plenary presented by Dr. Judy Mann-Lang, where she began by sharing:

"To care for the ocean, we need to care about people. For many years, we have turned our backs on the people and faced the ocean"

[IMCC8 @IMCC2024]

Last day to reserve tickets to watch and listen to an amazing line up of ocean conservation films and speakers @IMCC2024! @UrbanEdgeSharks @JeniOLeary @SineguguZukulu @wiomsa @saveourseas @2OceansAquarium @SANBI_ZA https://t.co/iqXXBoM8qB https://t.co/QoiOeoVyFc @whereintheworl8

[Ocean iMPAct @OceaniMPActSA]

Sandile Ntuli from WILDTRUST unpacked the Small-Scale Fisheries and MPAs Project, which aims to enhance the livelihoods of local fishing communities while promoting sustainable fishing practices.

[Sandra McLellan @sandralmclellan]

Our paper with the World Harbour Project is out! Check out the indicators we used to show harbours worldwide are impacted by sewage contamination @SydneyMarine @waterscienceUWM
https://t.co/4BGBKYwwFn

[Ocean iMPAct @OceaniMPActSA]

Dr Gwen Penny from the Nelson Mandela University presented her research titled Using Species-Specific Behavior Data to Mitigate Bryde’s Whale Entanglements in Coastal Fishing Gear.

[Ocean iMPAct @OceaniMPActSA]

Our second speaker for the day was Dr. Alison Towner of The Independent.

Dr Alison Towner spoke about the population status of great white sharks, providing background information and unpacking the controversy and science surrounding the species.

[Ocean iMPAct @OceaniMPActSA]

“It is important to formulate an approach that includes Nature based Solutions so to ensure communities are effectively engaged and we are all working towards a common solution.” - Barney Kgope.

[Ocean iMPAct @OceaniMPActSA]

Day 1's Keynote Speaker is Barney Kgope, the Director of Biodiversity Risk Management for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries & Environment, who spoke to Climate change & Ecosystem-based Adaptations (EbA) as well as South Africa's current national cross - organisational action.

[Ocean iMPAct @OceaniMPActSA]

We are currently attending the @wildoceanssa Oceans Stewards Science Sessions today at UKZN!

[Alison Coulter @SDSUFishEcology]

🐟RT please!🐟
Open Graduate Research Assistantships
MS - AIS Prevention
PhD - Invasion Ecology/Movement Ecology
Links and information in thread @SDSUFishEcology @SDStateNRM

[Brian Schubert @schubertBA]

PhD applicants!

I am looking for a student interested in using stable isotopes to study climate extremes.

It's not too early to start thinking about Fall '25 (deadline Feb 1), nor too late for Spring '25 (Oct 1)!

Reach out with interest or questions!

https://t.co/ogJ2Vjo9AR

[SAIAB @NRF_SAIAB]

The @NRF_SAIAB team joined forces with @GouritzCBR, @Nuwejaars Wetlands SMA, & @SANBI_ZA for the @GSBioblitz!🐟 Using fyke & seine nets, they explored the Nuwejaars Wetlands and discovered unique freshwater fish like the Galaxias 'Nebula', Heuningnes Galaxias, and Cape kurper.🌍

[Rhodes University @Rhodes_Uni]

#RUPostgraduateConference | Meet your keynote speaker: Dr Boudina McConnachie is an Ethnomusicologist and HOD of the Rhodes University Department of Music and Musicology.

She was recently awarded the Rhodes University Vice-Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award! #WhereLeadersLearn