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C·I·B and OneSTOP partnership celebrates first year of progress. Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/c%c2%b7i%c…

Centre for Invasion Biology alumnus elected to IPBES expert panel. Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/c%c2%b7i%c…

A global consortium of researchers, including CIB Professor Dave Richardson, found that seed-borne microbes supercharge invasiveness of the common dandelion in just five generations. Read more: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/evolution-…

The CIB is embarking on an exciting project to assess the extent of invasive plants along the Eerste River in Stellenbosch. Students, hikers, landowners and stakeholders - we need you help. Read more about this initiative and how you can help: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/eerste-riv…

The Centre for Invasion Biology has appointed Professor Tatenda Dalu as its new Director. A warm welcome to Professor Dalu! Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/new-direct…

On 13 and 14 November 2025, the Centre for Invasion Biology and the SU School for Climate Studies held their 2nd combined Annual Research Meeting (ARM). Read more about the ARM: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/scs-c%c2%b…

Stewards of Nature and Stellenbosch University showcase biodiversity benefits of invasive tree clearing. Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/stewards-o…

📢 We're hiring! 📢 A funded Post-doctoral Research Fellowship in Thermoregulation and Climate Change Adaptation. Read more about the fellowship and application requirements at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/project/po…

📢We're hiring!📢A funded post-doc position that will synthesize the benefits and risks into an integrated framework to address conflict-generating alien taxa. For more information: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/project/al…

A recent study, co-authored by CIB Core Team member John Wilson, highlights that One Biosecurity is essential to implement One Health. Read the paper at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/bridging-t… BioScience: doi.org/10.1093/biosci…

A new study highlights how marginal or bottom-up projects called “Seeds of success” are addressing invasive species while creating social and economic benefits. Read more about the study at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/small-inno…

📣Exciting new advert!📣 A funded post-doc position looking at the management of invasions in Marine Protected Areas. For more information on the project and how to apply: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/project/un…

We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of our colleague and good friend, John Measey. Our condolences to John’s family and friends. John was a superb herpetologist, an excellent lecturer, supervisor and mentor. He will be sorely missed. blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/passing-of…

Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/lost-fynbo…

Tortoises in invaded habitats: do thermal changes affect their performance? Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/tortoises-…

🎉Call for experts to serve on Alien Species Risk Analysis Review Panel – closing date 14 March 2025. Read more at: blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/call-for-e…

A book on the ecology and management of one of the most destructive invasive trees in Africa was recently published. The book, The Ecology and Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa, was co-edited by C·I·B professor, Brian van Wilgen. blogs.sun.ac.za/cib/scientists…

Perry Richardson, winner of the the best PhD presentation, with Director Guy Midgley.

Aidan Bossert, winner of the best MSc presentation with Director, Guy Midgley.