Inspiring learners to appreciate and protect our biodiversity

eNews #03 2022 Inspiring learners to appreciate and protect our biodiversity By Caitlin Ransom, Kogie Govender, Nozi Hambaze and Thomas Mtontsi (SAEON Science Engagement: National Office, Elwandle Node and Egagasini Node) contents New field identification guide aids research through showcasing Limpopo’s botanical riches A growing network of African woodlands data: A reflection on the herbaceous […]

Changing our world for the better: Dr Mary-Jane Bopape honoured as an exceptional change-maker

eNews #03 2022 Changing our world for the better: Dr Mary-Jane Bopape honoured as an exceptional change-maker This article is largely based on an announcement by the Humanitarian Awards Global contents New field identification guide aids research through showcasing Limpopo’s botanical riches A growing network of African woodlands data: A reflection on the herbaceous training […]

New field identification guide aids research through showcasing Limpopo’s botanical riches

eNews #03 2022 New field identification guide aids research through showcasing Limpopo’s botanical riches By Dr Dave Thompson, Scientist, SAEON Ndlovu Node contents New field identification guide aids research through showcasing Limpopo’s botanical riches A growing network of African woodlands data: A reflection on the herbaceous training workshop hosted by the SEOSAW in Morogoro, Tanzania […]

Birds and Africa’s protected areas – a ‘love-hate’ relationship

eNews #02 2022 Birds and Africa’s protected areas – a ‘love-hate’ relationship By Rion Lerm, Research Infrastructure Technician and PhD Student, SAEON Ndlovu Node contents New field identification guide aids research through showcasing Limpopo’s botanical riches A growing network of African woodlands data: A reflection on the herbaceous training workshop hosted by the SEOSAW in […]

Issue 02 2022

SAEON eNews #02 2022 Link to: Inaugural SAMC conference signals the beginning of a new mountain socio-ecological perspective Link to: Inaugural SAMC conference signals the beginning of a new mountain socio-ecological perspective Announcing a new mountain socio-ecological perspective for Southern Africa A diverse group of scientists and practitioners from Africa and other continents united under […]

Introducing the Graduate Student Network steering committee for 2022–23

eNews #01 2022 Introducing the Graduate Student Network steering committee for 2022–23 By Buster Mogonong, External Communication Liaison, SAEON Graduate Student Network Issue 01 2022 contents New study investigates fog water use by plants Cryptic time niches add complexity to desert habitat SAEON uLwazi Node releases new BioEnergy Atlas SeaMap: Mapping marine biodiversity to detect […]

SAEON in the media

eNews #06 2021 SAEON in the media Issue 06 2021 contents Newly established polar research infrastructure offers multiple opportunities Little patches of diversity: the value of small fragments of pristine grasslands From beyond the grave: Elephant impacts on savannas even after death Drought effects on vegetation in the southern Succulent Karoo Project FIND to strengthen […]

A fully fledged SAEON stretches its wings and soars… tributes from the SAEON nodes

eNews #06 2021 A fully fledged SAEON stretches its wings and soars… tributes from the SAEON nodes Issue 06 2021 contents Newly established polar research infrastructure offers multiple opportunities Little patches of diversity: the value of small fragments of pristine grasslands From beyond the grave: Elephant impacts on savannas even after death Drought effects on […]

Steering the SAEON ship through the anchoring phase

eNews #06 2021 Steering the SAEON ship through the anchoring phase By William Bond, Albert van Jaarsveld, Joh Henschel and Abeda Dawood Issue 06 2021 contents Newly established polar research infrastructure offers multiple opportunities Little patches of diversity: the value of small fragments of pristine grasslands From beyond the grave: Elephant impacts on savannas even […]

From beyond the grave: Elephant impacts on savannas even after death

eNews #06 2021 From beyond the grave: Elephant impacts on savannas even after death By Dr Dave Thompson, Scientist, SAEON Ndlovu Node Issue 06 2021 contents Newly established polar research infrastructure offers multiple opportunities Little patches of diversity: the value of small fragments of pristine grasslands From beyond the grave: Elephant impacts on savannas even […]