UNIVEN Strengthens Regional Biodiversity Research Partnerships Across Southern Africa
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Annual statistical ecology and forest ecology boot camps for postgraduate students
Postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique can attend annual boot camps hosted at Maputo National Park, focused on statistical ecology and forest ecology. These immersive training sessions support applied research and experiential learning in real-world conservation settings.
- Who it is for
- postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique
- How to act on it
- Participate through registration with the University of Venda or partner institutions involved in the SARChI programme.
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discussions focused on establishing collaborative biodiversity research projects, developing long-term ecological monitoring programmes, and introducing annual statistical ecology and forest ecology boot camps for postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique.
Joint postgraduate supervision and collaborative research projects
Academic staff and researchers from the University of Venda, University of Mpumalanga, and Universidade Eduardo Mondlane can participate in joint research initiatives, co-supervise postgraduate students, and apply for collaborative grants under the NRF SARChI Twinning Programme.
- Who it is for
- academic staff and researchers at partner universities
- How to act on it
- Contact Prof Lourens Swanepoel or partner institution representatives to propose joint projects or supervision arrangements.
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During the seminar, participants explored opportunities for collaborative grant applications, joint postgraduate supervision, staff and student exchange programmes, and the sharing of research infrastructure.
Postgraduate study opportunities in biodiversity, forest ecology, and statistical ecology
Students from South Africa and Mozambique can pursue postgraduate studies through collaborative research programmes between the University of Venda and partner institutions in southern Africa. These opportunities are supported by the NRF SARChI Twinning Programme and involve joint supervision, field research, and training in ecological monitoring.
- Who it is for
- postgraduate students from South Africa and Mozambique
- How to act on it
- Apply through the University of Venda's Faculty of Science, Engineering and Agriculture; engage with the SARChI Chair or partner institution contacts for guidance.
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The visit sought to strengthen institutional collaborations, create new opportunities for postgraduate education, and develop a coordinated regional research programme in biodiversity conservation, forest ecology, and statistical ecology.
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Mpumalanga
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https://www.univen.ac.za/news/univen-strengthens-regional-biodiversity-research-partnerships-across-southern-africa/
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Key Takeaways
- UNIVEN
- NRF SARChI Twinning Programme
- Prof Lourens Swanepoel
- University of Mpumalanga
- Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
- Maputo National Park
- biodiversity research
- postgraduate training
- southern Africa
- 7 days ago
- University of Venda
- National Research Foundation (NRF)
- DSI-NRF South African Research Chair (SARChI)
- University of Mpumalanga
- Universidade Eduardo Mondlane
- Maputo National Park Transfrontier Conservation Area
- Prof Lourens Swanepoel
- Dr Liaan Minnie
- Prof Ernesto Uetimane Jr
- Prof Armando Sitoe
- Ms Maria Pinto
- Mr Gavin Shaw
- Mr Miguel Gonçalves