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Anthony Magee, NSCF Acting Lead gave a comprehensive overview of the state of South African natural science collections.#PRU #NSCF

The #NSCF has been represented at the PRU Centenary Symposium through a talk and exhibition by Dr Anthony Magee, Shanelle Ribeiro, Jana Heyns and Fulufhelo Tambani. It has been such an eventful day. Thanks #PRU for having us.

The recording of Day 1, Session 1 of the Forum is up on our YouTube channel. Head over and watch! Remember to subscribe to our YouTube channel and activate the notifications bell to get notified immediately when we upload. youtu.be/BON-d48WlSU

The recording of Day 1, Session 2: the NSCF next phase, the GBF, G20, GBIF Climate Crisis is up on our YouTube channel. Head over and watch! Subscribe to our YouTube channel and activate the notifications bell to get notified immediately when we upload. youtu.be/4sTgKguHrXY

A moment we shared as a community to honour and appreciate Ian and Michelle, people that had such great impact on the community and individuals. This is how we bid farewell to them. Subscribe to our YouTube channel and activate the notifications bell. youtu.be/ltvyphlzNy4

The Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant $150,000 will be awarded to one successful applicant to support a research project or programme for up to 3 years. Deadline: 2 May 2025 at 00:00 (SAST) Apply here: t.ly/nuzAm More details: jworesearchgrant.org

Rooted in Growth...meet Ieslaah Isaacs as she navigates science and leadership at the Compton Herbarium. Participant in the Emerging Leaders Workshop at the Kruger National Park, 18-23 May 2025. Read: t.ly/QSxqI #EmergingLeaders #naturalsciencecollections

From Unemployment Struggles to Leadership: Randall Josephs Champions Growth at the H.W.G.J. Schweickerdt Herbarium. An Emerging Leaders Workshop participant, Kruger National Park, 18-23 May 2025 t.ly/HYA7J #EmergingLeaders #naturalsciencecollections #UP #herbarium

Digitising Legacy, Leading with Light: The Journey of Maxine Manickum, Emerging Leaders Workshop participant. Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/09/mee… #EmergingLeaders #YoungLeaders #naturalsciencecollections

“Let People Grow and They Will Surprise You”: Siya Calls for Systemic Change and Youth Empowerment in the Collections Sector. Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/12/mee… #EmergingLeadersWorkshop #KZNMuseum #naturalsciencecollections #naturalhistorycollections

Maggie “Mitey” Manyatsa: Chosen by Collections, Called to Lead. Leadership isn’t about loud voices; it’s about quiet consistency, deep care, and the courage to show up, again and again. Read more: t.ly/Lf-73 #EmergingLeaders #ARC #naturalsciencecollections

Sedzani calls for Scientists and Technicians to collaborate, not compete: “I’d like to see a work environment where no one feels more or less important.” Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/14/mee… #EmergingLeadersWorkshop #ARC #naturalsciencecollections #naturalhistorycollections

Mandisa dreams of a sector where mentoring is a shared responsibility & where every team member, regardless of rank, has opportunities to contribute to research & innovation. Read more: t.ly/C0aWn #EmergingLeaders #KZNMuseum #naturalsciencecollections

Leading with integrity and authenticity, with values reflected in a person's daily actions; this is the kind of leadership Nonkululeko values most. Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/16/mee… #EmergingLeadersWorkshop #sanbi #naturalsciencecollections #naturalhistorycollections

"Growth doesn’t happen in your comfort zone," says Nelisiwe, reflecting on learnings from the previous Emerging Leaders Workshop. Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/16/mee… #EmergingLeadersWorkshop #KZNMuseum #naturalsciencecollections #naturalhistorycollections

“I’m a firm believer in leading from the front—taking initiative and participating in the work.” A hands-on leader is how Sinethemba describes her leadership. Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/22/mee… #emergingleaders #NSCF #naturalsciencecollections #UP #HGWJSchweickerdtHerbarium #PRU

"Every wasp that buzzes past is a new species, waiting to be discovered.” Terry jokes. She sees leadership not as a position of control, but one of service and support... Read more: nscf.org.za/2025/05/22/mee… #emergingleaders #nscf #arc #naturalsciencecollections

"Leadership isn’t about position; it’s about presence, purpose, and the power to inspire," Nikisha says. Read more about her here: nscf.org.za/2025/05/28/mee… #emergingleaders #nscf #sanparks #naturalsciencecollections

Leadership isn’t always loud, but it is always felt. Learn more about Rangani: nscf.org.za/2025/06/05/mee… #emergingleaders #sanbi #naturalsciencecollections #naturalhistorycollections

A young leader rooted in faith, driven by vision, and building bridges between science, society, and the next generation. Learn more: nscf.org.za/2025/06/06/mee… #emergingleaders #sanbi #naturalsciencecollections #naturalhistorycollections