News
Red Dust! Dead Dust?
The visible deposition of red dust on residential properties has raised questions regarding potential exposure to airborne pollutants and associated health risks in the Saldanha Bay area.
Applications of environmental isotopes in water
The BIOGRIP Soil and Water Node hosted a short course on the Applications of Environmental Isotopes in Water at Stellenbosch University (SU), reflecting BIOGRIP’s commitment to strengthening research infrastructure and developing analytical skills across South Africa.
BIOGRIP's first conference: At a glance
Marking the first time its whole community came together, BIOGRIP hosted a conference in January 2026, to share details about science, analytical facilities, communication and other topics.
SU–BIOGRIP–CAF Isotope Geochemistry Course and MC-ICP-MS launch
the BIOGRIP Water and Soil node hosted an Isotope Geochemistry and Instrumental Applications Workshop with postgraduate students, early-career researchers and professionals from across Southern Africa, all eager to deepen their understanding of isotope systems, analytical techniques and their geochemical applications.
Welgegund: 15 years of Finnish-South African cooperation
The Welgegund atmospheric chemistry station is the most well-equipped atmospheric science station in Africa, and one of only a handful of stations globally that can measure a variety of parameters.
Highlights from the Environmental Biogeochemistry Field Sampling course with the BIOGRIP Water & Soil Node
This overview from the BIOGRIP Soil & Water Node at Stellenbosch University highlights the 3-day course’s introduction to various sampling techniques in the biogeochemistry field.
Call for nominations: 2025 South African Women in Science Awards
The DSTI has announced a call for nominations for the 2025 South African Women in Science Awards (SAWISA). This year's theme is ‘Unpacking STEM Careers: Her Voice in Science’, and the deadline for nominatinos is 10 June.
The Taung Child turns 100: Reflecting on a century of South African palaeoanthropology
Join the South African palaeoanthropology community for a special webinar to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the Taung Child on Friday 7 February at 15.00 SAST (08.00 EST).
BIOGRIP celebrates its national launch at the University of the Free State
BIOGRIP’s national launch, held at the University of the Free State (UFS) on 31 October 2024, was attended by the platform’s leadership and esteemed UFS colleagues, as well as delegates from Department of Science and Innovation (DSI).
BIOGRIP Soil and Water Node seeks postdoctoral research fellow in isotope hydrogeology
The BIOGRIP Soil and Water Node, hosted by Stellenbosch University, seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Isotope Hydrogeology to join a project focused on understanding groundwater systems in the Western Cape through the use of environmental isotopes, including radon, stable water isotopes and other tracers.
BIOGRIP seeks a postdoctoral fellowship in blue carbon ecosystems in South Africa
Applications are open for a full-time postdoctoral position at the School for Climate Studies and the Department of Botany and Zoology at Stellenbosch University to lead projects that build technical, theoretical and applied aspects around measuring carbon from vegetated coastal ecosystems in South Africa, with a specific focus on salt marshes.
Isotope Node at UCT launches under Dr Tara Edwards
The lab houses a RESOlution laser ablation system and Nu Instruments Attom - the first of its kind on the continent.
BIOGRIP appoints Dr Roger Diamond as director
He brings a background in geological sciences and a passion for integrating research across sectors.
New facilities for mineral biogeochemistry research at UFS
Four laboratories opened with the BIOGRIP Node for Mineral Biogeochemistry at the University of the Free State (UFS), will advance research and innovation in agriculture, mining sustainability, and water biotreatment.
Attom set to revolutionise geochemistry research
The Nu Instruments Attom, which is being installed in the Department of Geological Sciences at UCT as part of the BIOGRIP network of new research facilities to support and develop biogeochemical research in South Africa.
Water and soil research node opening at SU
The BIOGRIP Node for Water and Soil Biogeochemistry will be housed at Stellenbosch University to support studies of the environment.
UCT awarded funding to host BIOGRIP
UCT has been named host of the Biogeochemistry Research Infrastructure Platform (BIOGRIP), funded by SA’s Department of Science and Innovation.
New research platform for water purification at UFS
Dr Robert Hansen, senior lecturer at the UFS Department of Geology, will be acting director of the BIOGRIP Node for Mineral Biogeochemistry.