Wetland Ecology Lab

Big news for Southern Africa’s entomology community:

The XXVIII International Congress of Entomology (ICE2028) will take place in Cape Town, South Africa, from 17–21 July 2028

The International Congress of Entomology is the largest gathering of entomologists in the world, bringing together thousands of scientists, students, and professionals to share cutting-edge research and celebrate the science of insects.

For the second time, this global event returns to Africa, highlighting the continent’s growing role in entomological research and biodiversity leadership.

Save the date: 17–21 July 2028
Cape Town, South Africa

For more details: https://ice2028.com/

We are thrilled to announce that Dr Nompumelelo Catherine Baso is the 2025 winner of the Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer Research Grant!

Established to honour the late Mrs Jennifer Ward Oppenheimer, the award continues her extensive contribution to and passion for Africa, the environment, and science.

Hugest congratulations to Dr Baso, whose research focuses on the impact that invasive species and climate change have on complex food webs in Africa's freshwater ecosystems. This research is vital to help restore stability in some of the continent's most vulnerable ecosystems.

https://sanbi.simplify.hr/Vacancy/113509

South African National Biodiversity Institute - We’re hiring - Deputy Director: Zoological Research We are looking to fill the following vacancy - Deputy Director: Zoological Research

Well done Prof. Martin Hill. Biological control is key for the effective management of many wetlands globally. We are fortunate to have such expertise locally.

Prof. Martin Hill was at the FAO Open-ended workshop on biological control agents and biostimulants in Rome, Italy this week. He contributed to important discussions around biological control. This meeting is important as it lays the foundations to policy development across the world pertaining to biological control. Thanks Martin for flying South Africa and Biocontrols' flags high!