The main aim of the BBSA is to increase the range and quality of biodiversity samples stored, and to increase and improve access for research and development.
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Happy #WorldCitiesDay! Did you know: there are biodiversity biobanks all over South Africa, from the biggest cities to the most rural areas to the wilds of our national parks. Wherever there's biodiversity, there's a BBSA biobank.
Come meet some of them: bbsa.org.za/meet-the-biobank…
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Looking for funding to pursue your studies in STEM?
Visit the NSTF Bursary Directory for available bursaries in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM): nstf.org.za/available-bursar…
#STEM #Bursaries #Education #Science #Technology #Engineering #Mathematics
Happy #WorldFoodDay! As a child, Patrick Rakau helped his grandmother care for pigs, chickens and goats. Now, as a researcher at the @ARCSouthAfrica Animal Production Institute, he’s turned feeding farm animals into a science.
Here’s why he does it: bbsa.org.za/2026/10/15/meet-…
[SHARE YOUR STORY] Are you a member of the biodiversity biobanking community? Have you been hard at work in the lab or field, preserving, protecting and promoting your collection? Let us know what you've been up to - and let's celebrate your achievements!
mailchi.mp/0112cbef9dfd/bbsa…
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🌍 Get involved with ISBER!
The Rising Stars: Next Generation Biobankers Task Force is seeking volunteers to help identify and showcase emerging biobanking talent worldwide, with a focus on LMICs.
Help support the next generation! 👉 ow.ly/rbjB50ZWxJv
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𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆!
It’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week 2026! 🇿🇦
Invasive alien species threaten South Africa’s rich biodiversity, ecosystems and the livelihoods of communities. Protecting our natural heritage starts with awareness, knowledge and collective action.
Join us as we raise awareness about invasive species management, citizen science, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, biodiversity stewardship and the role communities play in protecting our environment.
Together, we can safeguard our biodiversity for future generations.
#KnowTheThreat #ProtectOurBiodiversity #NISW2026 #DFFE
Did you know? The @NRF_SAIAB biobank houses over 56 000 tissue samples of fish, amphibians and invertebrates. Managing that diversity is a big job - but biobank coordinator Seshnee Reddy is up to the job. #MarineWeek2026
Here's why she loves her work: bbsa.org.za/2026/09/18/meet-…
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📣Calling all ISBER members: Nominations are open for 2027 Board of Directors positions and awards. Recognize outstanding colleagues and help shape ISBER’s future!
🌟 Board Nominations: isber.org/2027BoardNominatio…
🏆 Award Nominations: isber.org/2027AwardNominatio…
⏰Deadline: Oct. 31
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🐾 World Animal Day is a powerful reminder that every creature plays a vital role in our ecosystem. From the smallest insects 🐞 to the most majestic mammals 🦒, they all contribute to the delicate balance of our planet 🌍
Let’s commit to protecting their habitats, fighting for their rights, and ensuring a safer future for all species. Because when wildlife thrives, we thrive 🦎
#WeAreSANBI #WorldAnimalDay2026
Happy #WorldFarmAnimalDay! The more we know of the animals we farm, the better off we are...which is why the @DOAgov_ZA Grootfontein Biobank for Sheep & Goats takes extra care of its research flocks - and shares knowledge (and samples) all over the world.
bbsa.org.za/2023/07/29/meet-…
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🧬 Last time, #GenomicsExplained explored AMR. This week, we’re widening the lens with metagenomics — studying genetic material from multiple organisms within a sample.
Explore wastewater metagenomics in Africa: bit.ly/4hzkz3c
#PHA4GE #Metagenomics
Happy #HeritageDay, South Africa! Today we celebrate our Rainbow Nation’s rich history and diversity. But that diversity is not just cultural - and biodiversity biobanks can help celebrate and protect our biodiversity heritage. Here’s why that matters.
bbsa.org.za/2026/09/24/why-b…
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#HeritageDay is commemorated under the theme: “Celebrating Our Living Heritage: Strengthening the Ties That Bind Us”.
We celebrate the traditions, stories and cultures that connect us.
#HeritageDay2026
#GovZAUpdates
#MyPrideMyIdentity
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🎉 Wonderful to celebrate GBIF's 25th anniversary at #TDWG2026 yesterday. We're proud of our partnership and how our journals link research datasets directly to published papers. Read more:
➡ Article: doi.org/10.3897/BDJ.14.e2085…
➡ Blog: blog.pensoft.net/2026/09/23/…
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WORLD RHINO DAY
Rhino calves are born without a prominent horn to prevent injuring the mother during birth. A soft, flat horn bud is present, which begins to grow rapidly within just a few months.
#WorldRhinoDay
#SaveTheRhino
#RhinoConservation
#StopPoaching
#WildlifeProtection
Happy #ElephantAppreciationDay! When you need elephant sperm in a hurry, who you gonna call? @SANBI_ZA Wildlife Biobank, of course! Biodiversity biobanking allows for international cooperation on elephant insemination - among other things.
Find out more : izw-berlin.de/en/frozen-dumb…
ALT The SANBI Wildlife Biobank was once part of an international collaboration called Operation Frozen Dumbo. Sperm samples were collected from wild African elephants and stored in liquid nitrogen tanks at the biobank. The sperm samples were used to artificially inseminate a female elephant at one of the European zoos. The procedure was successful - and 22 months later a calf was born.
[WATCH] Happy belated #InternationalMicrobeDay! Did you know? The @IMBM_Lab_UWC Institute for Microbial Biotechnology biobank holds over 4000 strains of bacteria, viruses and more from all over South Africa. But what is it all for? And why does it matter? Let’s find out.
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On International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies, the NSTF highlighted the role of science, technology and innovation in creating cleaner and healthier communities.
Read the full media release: nstf.org.za/wp-content/uploa…
@South_32 #NSTFAwards #CleanAir #InternationalDayOfCleanAir #AirQuality #Innovation #AI #STEM #EnvironmentalInnovation #Sustainability #CleanTechnology
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What can you expect at #iBOL2026?
Workshops, keynote sessions, parallel scientific sessions, and an international community sharing the latest in DNA barcoding, metabarcoding, and biodiversity science.
Bangkok | 2–6 Nov 2026
dnabarcodingconference.com
The UFS Yeast Culture Collection holds more than 4000 yeast isolates from around the world. For Dr Adepemi Ogundeji, studying their ecological, medical and industrial significance means no two days are ever the same. And that's just the way she likes it.
bbsa.org.za/2026/09/10/meet-…
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Support the next generation of scientists, engineers, researchers and innovators! Every contribution to the NSTF Bursary Fund can help a talented student continue their science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) journey.
Invest in STEM talent. Donate today: comms.evlink9.net/public/lan…
#NSTFBursaryFund #InvestInSTEM #STEMEducation #YouthInSTEM #Science #Engineering #StudentSupport #FutureScientists
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