Dr Robyn Pickering

Isotope geochemist👩🏽‍⚕️ Senior Lecturer, University of Cape Town @UCT_news ⛰ co-director @heri_uct 🖤 decolonizing human evolution 💪🏽 coffee ☕️ she/her/hers

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

We are delighted to launch our official conference website and announce that abstract submission and registration for the 10th International Climate Change: The Karst Record (KR10) conference are now open!

Please visit our website here:

https://t.co/fnMXKBmRR2

[HERI @heri_uct]

Why does neo-colonialism in geoscience matter?
Because it influences the way we talk about & carry out research in #Africa.

Our @PickeringRobyn digs into how to recognise neo-colonialism - and what we can do to support change.
Read more: https://t.co/omSubiFgca

📸@mazibornart

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

@MikeGeoarch @Flinders Congratulations 🥂 that’s really great news

[HERI @heri_uct]

Palaeoproteomics allows researchers to ‘see’ further back in time & map out deep-time #evolution.

We aim to take this work forward with a network that supports young, emerging #African talent in human evolution #research.

Learn more: https://t.co/P4LbMhXsrQ

[The West Coast Fossil Park @WestCoastFossil]

Calling all teachers! Dive into a world of ancient wonders with our tailored educational programs for teachers. Explore engaging resources and interactive lessons that bring the fascinating story of fossils to life for your students. 🦴🔍
https://t.co/kPD7LP0Gxy

[Linda Nordling @lindanordling]

I can finally share what I've been working on for the past 6 months! An article series covering a survey of more than 1,100 'hirers' in science about how they recruit and what skills they value.

First out: Getting hired in science in six key charts

https://t.co/eTF3oenrsk

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

Important deadline 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽

We have funding available for KR10!

Apply before 18 October. We need an abstract from you too.

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

Abstract submission deadline…

1 November 2024

KR10 in Cape Town March 2025!

[H3D Foundation @H3D_Foundation]

Awesome opportunity for anyone currently studying science in the Western Cape to check out @H3D_UCT's labs on Saturday 19 October !

[Peter Herring @PeterHerring]

The arrival of British settlers 200 years ago continues to cast a shadow over South Africa https://t.co/dZR3sk4JJp via @TC_Africa

[Kelly Chibale @Kelly_Chibale]

I’m excited to be delivering my Royal Society Africa Prize lecture on October 10, 2024 in London.

I will be sharing insights into how to improve treatment outcomes for African populations through the development of preclinical discovery capacity, tools and models.

[PAST AFRICA @PASTEvolve]

In honour of #EarthScienceWeek this October, we’ll be sharing inspiring quotes from our incredible grantees on why they love their field! 🌍✨ Stay tuned to hear their passion for uncovering Earth’s ancient secrets.
#ScienceInspiration #EarthSciences #AllFromOne

@DrPeeChiwara

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

@MikeGeoarch @heri_uct It was. I’m not sure if we are going to publish the recording though. Probably not

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

@Ripanzell We missed you too

[HERI @heri_uct]

What is neo-colonialism in #geoscience & why should you care?

HERI Co-director @PickeringRobyn unpacks dismantling colonial structures & challenging institutionalised racism for researchers in geosciences.

Happening at our next and FINAL Winter Seminar tomorrow at 1pm SAST 👇🏾

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

@annemarieconlon @Nature We have a research group end of year party which features a quiz! Each group member submits a set of questions which can range from our research topics to our pets’ names 😂 it gets really competitive and is really funny

[Science Magazine @ScienceMagazine]

“Academia expects us to hit our professional stride when a lot of us are also trying to start families and support aging parents.” @kyleratner #ScienceWorkingLife https://t.co/4nTR7gjiFr

[Reviewer 2 @GrumpyReviewer2]

#AcademicChatter #AcademicX

[UCT Geology @UCTgeology]

Tomorrow is Heritage Day! Are you in Cape Town and wondering what to do? Have you checked out the Humanity Exhibition housed at @Iziko_Museums?😄

https://t.co/ud7aCD3X97

[Dr Robyn Pickering @PickeringRobyn]

@FlintDibble Awww, the cone of shame

[Sinister in the Presidency @AmandaBRinquest]

I requested that we have sanitary items available in the workplace bathrooms and the ops team took it as an opportunity to make a bouquet 💐 lol love it! The menstrual cycle isn’t something to hide!