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Technical tools are only half the story. The NSCF is redefining collaboration through Communities of Practice (CoPs) and...
26/05/2026

Technical tools are only half the story. The NSCF is redefining collaboration through Communities of Practice (CoPs) and "Café Conversations". By prioritising psychological safety and human connection, we are ensuring that best practices take root and flourish.

Contact Shaun Pieterse ([email protected]) if you'd like to try these out in your own organisation.

"The manual really helps us to get the collections up to standard!" – Lizel-Hugo Coetzee, National Museum. 📖 Whether you...
22/05/2026

"The manual really helps us to get the collections up to standard!" – Lizel-Hugo Coetzee, National Museum.

📖 Whether you are in South Africa or abroad, the Collection Management and Conservation Manual offers a unified, globally accepted approach to safeguarding natural heritage.

Download the free, searchable manual here: https://nscf.org.za/collection-management-and-conservation-manual/

From "Manual to Metrics": How is South Africa revolutionising natural science collection care? The NSCF has launched an...
20/05/2026

From "Manual to Metrics": How is South Africa revolutionising natural science collection care?

The NSCF has launched an open-access framework to standardise and professionalise the management of more than 11.7 million animal, plant, and fungi specimens.

Learn how these resources are bridging the gap between isolated repositories and the global scientific community.

Link: https://nscf.org.za/2026/04/29/from-manual-to-metrics-nscfs-open-access-framework-what-it-offers-local-african-and-global-scientific-communities/

Curious minds must be fed the right food. We had such exciting engagements with kids and adults at yebo gogga. Day 1 do...
13/05/2026

Curious minds must be fed the right food. We had such exciting engagements with kids and adults at yebo gogga. Day 1 down, 4 more to go. Come visit, it's free!

The 1st regional hub team meet-up for Gauteng was a resounding success! As a virtual team, it is essential to be intenti...
08/05/2026

The 1st regional hub team meet-up for Gauteng was a resounding success! As a virtual team, it is essential to be intentional about creating spaces for on-site connection, for team cohesion.

New Curatorial Appointments at the Durban Natural Science Museum DNSM recently welcomed two new curators to its Collecti...
25/02/2026

New Curatorial Appointments at the Durban Natural Science Museum

DNSM recently welcomed two new curators to its Collections and Research team: Dr Dina Fagir, Curator of Ornithology, and Mrs Sindisiwe (Sindi) Dladla, Curator of Entomology.

Both bring valuable expertise and fresh energy to the museum, already leading new initiatives and collaborations across disciplines. We look forward to the exciting research, collections growth, and discoveries ahead! 👏

Celebrating a publishing milestone!Dr. Terry Reynolds (ARC-PHP) has co-authored her very first book chapter on the paras...
23/02/2026

Celebrating a publishing milestone!

Dr. Terry Reynolds (ARC-PHP) has co-authored her very first book chapter on the parasitoid wasp subfamily Banchinae!

The chapter appears in Darwin Wasps of the Middle East, a scientific volume exploring the taxonomy, distribution, bioecology, and biological importance of ichneumonid wasps.

A fantastic achievement and an exciting contribution to entomological research — congratulations, Dr. Reynolds! 🐝🎉

SANParks hosted the JRS & Data Management WorkshopHosted by the Savanna Research Unit, SANParks, at the Skukuza Herbariu...
19/02/2026

SANParks hosted the JRS & Data Management Workshop

Hosted by the Savanna Research Unit, SANParks, at the Skukuza Herbarium, the workshop focused on data management and the new SANParks Biodiversity Information System (BIMS).

Key topics included data uploading, taxon masterlists, invasive species tracking, and Red List indicators — with a major highlight being the opportunity for the full data team to connect, collaborate, and share insights in person.

Want to know what’s been happening in South Africa’s natural science collections community? Catch up on the latest stori...
17/02/2026

Want to know what’s been happening in South Africa’s natural science collections community?

Catch up on the latest stories, projects, and achievements from the past quarter in the NSCF Quarterly Highlights Newsletter.

From behind-the-scenes collections work to exciting collaborations and discoveries, this newsletter gives you a snapshot of how natural science collections are making an impact.

Be on the lookout for the NSCF Quarterly Highlights and stay connected to the work shaping our natural heritage!

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