Dr Robyn Pickering

We are delighted to launch our official conference website and announce that abstract submission and registration for the 10th International Climate Change: The Karst Record (KR10) conference are now open! Please visit our website here: uctcmc.eventsair.com/the-10th-inter…

Why does neo-colonialism in geoscience matter? Because it influences the way we talk about & carry out research in #Africa. Our @PickeringRobyn digs into how to recognise neo-colonialism - and what we can do to support change. Read more: bit.ly/3BRvEeU 📸@mazibornart

@MikeGeoarch @Flinders Congratulations 🥂 that’s really great news

Very happy to announce that I have been promoted to Professor at @Flinders! Wouldn’t have got here of course without all of the many wonderful collaborations I’ve been involved with around the world & the support of friends, family and colleagues! Here’s to more geoarchaeology!

Palaeoproteomics allows researchers to ‘see’ further back in time & map out deep-time #evolution. We aim to take this work forward with a network that supports young, emerging #African talent in human evolution #research. Learn more: bit.ly/3yxMIBH

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I can finally share what I've been working on for the past 6 months! An article series covering a survey of more than 1,100 'hirers' in science about how they recruit and what skills they value. First out: Getting hired in science in six key charts nature.com/articles/d4158…

Important deadline 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽 We have funding available for KR10! Apply before 18 October. We need an abstract from you too.

Abstract submission deadline… 1 November 2024 KR10 in Cape Town March 2025!

Awesome opportunity for anyone currently studying science in the Western Cape to check out @H3D_UCT's labs on Saturday 19 October !

The arrival of British settlers 200 years ago continues to cast a shadow over South Africa theconversation.com/the-arrival-of… via @TC_Africa

I’m excited to be delivering my Royal Society Africa Prize lecture on October 10, 2024 in London. I will be sharing insights into how to improve treatment outcomes for African populations through the development of preclinical discovery capacity, tools and models.

In honour of #EarthScienceWeek this October, we’ll be sharing inspiring quotes from our incredible grantees on why they love their field! 🌍✨ Stay tuned to hear their passion for uncovering Earth’s ancient secrets. #ScienceInspiration #EarthSciences #AllFromOne @DrPeeChiwara

@MikeGeoarch @heri_uct It was. I’m not sure if we are going to publish the recording though. Probably not

@heri_uct @PickeringRobyn Is it being recorded?

What is neo-colonialism in #geoscience & why should you care? HERI Co-director @PickeringRobyn unpacks dismantling colonial structures & challenging institutionalised racism for researchers in geosciences. Happening at our next and FINAL Winter Seminar tomorrow at 1pm SAST 👇🏾

@Ripanzell We missed you too

I think I am one for routines. I am feeling out of sync with my day because I missed a weekly Monday morning meeting.

@annemarieconlon @Nature We have a research group end of year party which features a quiz! Each group member submits a set of questions which can range from our research topics to our pets’ names 😂 it gets really competitive and is really funny

I'm writing a piece for @Nature on how you mark the end of a hard year’s work. Do you celebrate &show gratitude for your colleagues or have any special end-of-year traditions in the lab? Let me know if you're happy to discuss your seasonal parties, gift-giving etc #journorequest

“Academia expects us to hit our professional stride when a lot of us are also trying to start families and support aging parents.” @kyleratner #ScienceWorkingLife bit.ly/3ziP6jP

#AcademicChatter #AcademicX

Tomorrow is Heritage Day! Are you in Cape Town and wondering what to do? Have you checked out the Humanity Exhibition housed at @Iziko_Museums?😄 science.uct.ac.za/department-geo…

@FlintDibble Awww, the cone of shame

I requested that we have sanitary items available in the workplace bathrooms and the ops team took it as an opportunity to make a bouquet 💐 lol love it! The menstrual cycle isn’t something to hide!