ACDB 2026 Second Workshop by Prof. Jonathan Davies
Exploring Phylogenetic Diversity and Evolutionary Metrics in Biodiversity Science ACDB hosted its second 2026 workshop on 19 May 2026, facilitated by Prof. Jonathan Davies, a visiting distinguished professor from the University of British Columbia (UBC), Canada. The workshop focused on phylogenetic diversity, species richness, and the Shannon index, as well as important evolutionary metrics, including […]
From Space to Species: Dr Mahlatse Kganyago’s Presentation at the 2026 ACDB Seminar Series
Advancing Biodiversity Monitoring through Earth Observation, GIS, Remote Sensing, and Machine Learning Dr. Mahlatse Kganyago presented a lecture titled “From Space to Species: Applying Earth Observation for Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring” as part of the 2026 ACDB Seminar Series on 18 May 2026 at the University of Johannesburg. The presentation focused on how Earth observation […]
Prof. Yessoufou’s Keynote Talk at the 2026 UnitAfrica Project – Advanced Skill Course
Advanced Evolutionary Ethnobotany Using Phylogenetic Tools Prof. Yessoufou Kowiyou presented a keynote talk titled Phylogeny, Biomes, and Space Jointly Structure Plant-Use Diversity Across Eurasia at the 2026 Advanced Skill Course: “From Field to Lab – Research and Strategies in Aquatic and Environmental Sciences” on 5 May 2026 at the University of Johannesburg. The presentation explored […]
A warm welcome to ACDB
A warm welcome from ACDB to our new 2026 Interns We are thrilled to welcome our new 2026 interns from the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Johannesburg. This internship forms part of their National Diploma in Biotechnology Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) requirements. From Left to Right, Tsakane Manganye, Vezi Olwethu, Benjamin Kakona, Tokologo Phaahle […]