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  • FIELD COURSES ON THE ECOLOGY AND CONSERVATION OF TROPICAL ECOSYSTEMS 2012 by the Tropical Biology Association - Leading biologists from renowned institutions teach a wide variety of topics through field practicals, lectures and discussion seminars. A unique feature of TBA courses is that they bring together biologists from the host region and Europe in equal numbers. This provides a rich learning environment and an excellent opportunity for exchanging ideas and making contacts. Click here for more information.

TBA 12/1 – 30 June to 30 July Kibale Forest, Uganda
TBA 12/2 – 8 August to 7 September Amani Nature Reserve, Tanzania
TBA 12/3 – 31 October to 30 November Kirindy Forest, Madagascar

 

  • RESEARCH SKILLS WORKSHOP 2012: 13 to 14 March 2012, Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute, Middelburg, Eastern Cape. Following on from the highly successful Research Skills Workshops held in 2008 and 2010, the Grassland Society of Southern Africa together with the Grootfontein Agricultural Development Institute are proud to host the Research Skills Workshop. Early bird: R1650, Registration post 10 February: R1800. Click here to register.
  • WESSA TALK: The Tanzanian Igamba Falls Controversy: snails versus hydro‐power
    Professor Fuggle will share details of his fascinating work in Tanzania with WESSA, with special focus on the Malagarasi wetlands that feed the water to the hydro‐power project. RSVP to Sandy by Wednesday 1 February: admin@wessa.co.za or 021 701 1397.

     

  • Coastal Engineering Short Course and Seminar – Stellenbosch 27 February – 2 March 2012. The Short Course component (Monday-Wednesday) provides a structured set of lectures for introducing the field while also elaborating on latest developments and techniques.The Seminar component (Thursday-Friday) provides case studies and seminar presentations from coastal consultants and specialists. For information or queries please contact Mrs Elmien Lovell (elmienl@sun.ac.za ) or Mr Geoff. Toms (gtoms@sun.ac.za). Click through for the registration form and course schedule.
  • A journey of discovery: THE BUSHVELD MOSAIC ENVIRONMENTAL COURSE. Learn more about the natural environment and its many fascinating aspects. Visit the website at: www.bushveld-mosaic.org.za. Click here for the brochure.
  • YSSP, the Young Scientists Summer Program at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis near Vienna, Austria, offers advanced graduate students from around the world the opportunity to spend a summer working with distinguished scientists on projects related to their own doctoral research in the natural and social sciences. Applications are due in January for participation in the summer of the same year. For details visit www.iiasa.ac.at/yssp
  • Urban Forestry & Greening towards Sustainable Municipalities short course, Rhodes University. Taking place between 26 and 30 March 2012.The primary purpose of this short course is to develop human capacity and understanding in South Africa and neighbouring countries regarding the value and role of urban forestry, along with some practical planning and monitoring skills around urban forestry projects. The course will highlight approaches and issues relating to the sustainability and quality of life in urban centres. For more information go to the Rhodes website: short courses.  
  • SABIF Species Distribution Modelling Workshop: 23 – 27 January 2012. SABIF is hosting a hands-on Species Distribution Modelling Workshop. The course will be conducted by Dr Vernon Visser from the Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology at Stellenbosch University. The venue will be the University of Western Cape, Cape Town. For logistical reasons workshop numbers are limited. Participants should have background/experience in both biology/biodiversity, and the use of GIS tools. This workshop is targeted at scientists, conservation planners and academics. Application deadline is 9 December 2011. Further information available here.
  • Annual Darwin Scholarship Programme: Monitoring and Communicating Biodiversity. 21 – 31 August 2012 at Preston Montford Field Centre, Shrewsbury & Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, near London. This is a short scholarship programme led by the Field Studies Council (FSC) in the UK. The scholarship programme is aimed at Young Scientists from around the world, probably working for a non-governmental organisation, government department or in a Biology or Ecology faculty at University. You should be under the age of 35 and studying at graduate or post graduate level or be a young lecturer or work for an environmental organisation. The Scholarship will focus on three areas: skills of observation and identification, skills of recording biodiversity and skills of communicating biodiversity to different target groups. The full cost of the 10 day scholarship programme is 1,450 GBP per person. This covers the costs of all accommodation, teaching, and local travel in the UK. It does not cover the cost of getting to and from Preston Montford Field Centre in Shrewsbury. To help meet the cost of the scholarship the FSC is also providing a limited number of bursaries for 650 GBP. Application deadline: 6 January 2012. For more infomations see: http://www.field-studies-council.org/news/annual-darwin-scholarship-programme-monitoring-and-communicating-biodiversity.aspx  
  • Stellebosch University: BSc Honours programme in GeoInformatics programme for 2012, with an optional focus on Disaster Risk Studies (DRS). Closing date 31 October 2011. For more information go to http://www.sun.ac.za/geography. Students who are interested in applying for the programme should contact Mrs Marianne Cronje at mcron@sun.ac.za or +27218083100.
  • The Applied Centre for Climate and Earth System Science (ACCESS) will be hosting a workshop on the 5th – 15th December 2011 through the Cape Peninsula University of Technology. The workshop will focus on the evolution of Planet Earth’s glorious diversity of flora and fauna and the conditions required to maintain these favourable environments. Funding is available to cover the travel and accommodation costs of all successful applicants. Application closing date: 17th October 2011. Click here for more details.

 

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  • NFEPA training workshops: mid November until 25th of November in Cape Town and Pretoria . The workshop is aimed at government authorities and environmental consultants involved with, or contributing to, any planning or decision-making process that should take freshwater ecosystems into account. The workshop will cover the use of NFEPA in terms of the main implementation mechanisms - such as the water resource classification system, bioregional planning, and regularoty mechanisms such as EIAs and water licensing. We also aim to address key issues and questions regarding the use of NFEPA in practice. If you have therefore used NFEPA or have specific questions that you want to have addressed during these sessions, please email these questions to either Jeanne Nel (Jnel@csir.co.za) or Liesl Hill (Lhill@csir.co.za) before 17 October.Workshop attendance is free of charge. Travel and accommodation arrangements and costs are however not included and is at the cost of each participant.
  • Southern African Wildlife Management Association (SAWMA) Symposium: The Human-Natural Resource Interface: Reconciling Conflicting Trade-offs? 18-21 September 2011, ATKV-Hartenbos Holiday Resort, Southern Cape. The Scientific Programme is now available. 

  • Birdlife South Africa's Annual SOS (Save our Seabirds) Festival, 10-16 October 2011, Cape Town. See outline programme here and refer to www.birdlife.org.za for updates. Also running a photographic competition, closing date for applications 19 September 2011. See details here. 

  •  Additonal Workshop on NEMA and EIA Regulations 2010, 10 August 2011: Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning and IAIAsa. Seeinvite for details. RSVP by 27 July 2011.
  • WESSA EIA Course: WESSA together with the Southern African Institute for Environmental
    Assessment (SAIEA), the Mazda Wildlife Fund and IAIAsa is offering a 3-day course on Environmental Impact Assessment. 27-29 July 2011. Download the course brochurehere
  • Gardening for Birds Course, Tygerberg Bird Club, 30 July 2011, 8:30 for 9:00-13:00. See flyer for details
  • Rhodes University's Environmental Learning Research Centre: Environmental Education Workshop Programme 2011- download the brochure here
  • Introduction to the principles of identifying Fynbos, a one week course in Tygerberg Nature Reserve (25-29 July 2011). Click here for details.
  • Seeing Nature from the Inside, a three-day programme with Craig Holdrege of the Nature Institute, USA. Being held in Cape Town (15-17 August 2011). Click here for details.
     

 

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