Aquatic Systems Research Group

Aquatic Systems Research Group ASRG is a multidisciplinary group of ecologists dedicated to the research of freshwater and estuarine ecosystems.

In particular, plankton and trophic ecology, environmental monitoring and assessment, biodiversity and conservation.

Two exciting Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Stellenbosch University Centre for Invasion Biology. Closing deadline ...
01/10/2026

Two exciting Postdoctoral Research Fellowships at Stellenbosch University Centre for Invasion Biology. Closing deadline is 30 October 2026. Apply now

Day 4 - SAEON Indibano Conference, the Aquatic Systems Research Group members joined the rest of the conference particip...
18/09/2026

Day 4 - SAEON Indibano Conference, the Aquatic Systems Research Group members joined the rest of the conference participants on conference excursion to the Kruger National Park.
It was great time to relax after a long week attending the conference.

Stellenbosch University
Centre for Invasion Biology
UniMpumalanga
University of Mpumalanga

Congratulations to Buntu Fanteso who has successfully defended his PhD at University of Oxford under the supervision of...
17/09/2026

Congratulations to Buntu Fanteso who has successfully defended his PhD at University of Oxford under the supervision of Profs Michelle C Jackson and Tatenda Dalu. Buntu PhD study focused on the "Effects of multiple stressors on stream communities and the conservation efficacy of protected areas". His focus was mostly in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Limpopo, Mpumalanga and Kruger National Park.

Day 3 at SAEON Indibano Conference saw Aquatic Systems Research Group PhD students Samkelisiwe Thobile and Nozipho Madon...
16/09/2026

Day 3 at SAEON Indibano Conference saw Aquatic Systems Research Group PhD students Samkelisiwe Thobile and Nozipho Madonsela present their work. Good feedback that they received from fellow students.

Stellenbosch University
Centre for Invasion Biology

Day 2 - at the SAEON Indibano Conference where Rivoningo Gojasii Mchavii managed to present her work. Aquatic Systems R...
15/09/2026

Day 2 - at the SAEON Indibano Conference where Rivoningo Gojasii Mchavii managed to present her work. Aquatic Systems Research Group team is representing the group well.

Centre for Invasion Biology
Stellenbosch University

Its a conference for the Aquatic Systems Research Group students. Ronald Mashamba just finished presenting now at the Ac...
15/09/2026

Its a conference for the Aquatic Systems Research Group students. Ronald Mashamba just finished presenting now at the Academic of Science of South Africa (ASSAF) Annual Young Scientists Conference 2026 - Assuring Sustainability Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to achieve the goals of Agenda 2063 in the Eastern Cape, iyunivesithi of Walter Sisulu

University of Mpumalanga
UniMpumalanga

Day 1 - The SAEON Postgraduate Indibano kicked off today with Aquatic Systems Research Group well represesented by 3 MSc...
14/09/2026

Day 1 - The SAEON Postgraduate Indibano kicked off today with Aquatic Systems Research Group well represesented by 3 MSc (Charity Sambo, Rivoningo Gojasii Mchavii, Sobahle Hlophe) and 3 PhD (Nothando Mbuso Themba, Samkelisiwe Thobile, Nozipho Madonsela) students. Sobahle give the second talk of the day, with rest of the students presenting in the coming days.

Centre for Invasion Biology
Stellenbosch University
UniMpumalanga
University of Mpumalanga

The Aquatic Systems Research Group team members had an opportunity to practice their presentations for the upcoming SAEO...
11/09/2026

The Aquatic Systems Research Group team members had an opportunity to practice their presentations for the upcoming SAEON Indibano Symposium. Everyone was in high spirits and it great to see how prepared and excited about the upcoming student Indibano. Rivoningo Gojasii Mchavii Samkelisiwe Thobile Nothando Mbuso Themba Charity Sambo, Nozipho Madonsela, and Venerate Tsuxeko Mdakall Tatenda Dalu Sobahle Hlophe

Stellenbosch University
Centre for Invasion Biology
UniMpumalanga
University of Mpumalanga

Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University PhD student Ncumisa Matam is currently attending the American Fishe...
09/09/2026

Centre for Invasion Biology, Stellenbosch University PhD student Ncumisa Matam is currently attending the American Fisheries Society Conference in Columbus, Ohio (USA). Ncumisa presented findings from her PhD research on inland fisheries, sharing insights from her work with an international community of fisheries scientists. Her participation highlights the growing contribution of African researchers to global discussions on inland fisheries, sustainable aquatic resource management and freshwater conservation.

We are proud of Ncumisa’s achievements and wish her continued success at the conference.

Stellenbosch University

Centre for Invasion Biology and ASRG PhD student Ncumisa Matam is currently visiting Louisiana State University (LSU) in...
06/09/2026

Centre for Invasion Biology and ASRG PhD student Ncumisa Matam is currently visiting Louisiana State University (LSU) in the USA as a Fulbright Scholar for the next 9 months. He had the opportunity to meet up with the Director of the International Faculty & Scholars Office, a Fulbright alumnus, and the Assistant Director for Faculty of the International Faculty & Scholars Office were they welcomed Ncumisa Matam to LSU and provided an opportunity to connect and learn more about the university’s international programmes.

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