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14 Dec 2009
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Biopharming Advert - 6729
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PlantBio Trust and LIFElab would like to invite interested parties to apply for one or both of the following:
• Expression of Interest: Biopharming Service Platform Ref. No.: 1962
• Call for Proposals: Biopharming R&D Proposals Ref. No.: 1963
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03 Dec 2009
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General Manager Post
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One of PlantBio’s investments, CitroGold, is currently advertising for a General Manager. Situated in Stellenbosch, CitroGold is playing a valuable role in South Africa as a commercialisation agent for owners of horticultural Intellectual Property (IP) more especially unique cultivars of citrus, sub-tropical, and exotic crops.
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03 Dec 2009
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Research Officer and Technician Post
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If you have a Masters or PhD in Plant Biotechnology or Microbiology and Molecular Biology and you are interested in plant tissue culture and transformation, this may be a post for you. Working on the Cassava Biotechnology Programme with Professor Chrissie Rey at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg.
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03 Dec 2009
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8th Southern African Plant Breeding Symposium : “Breeding the Future”
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Plant breeding is supporting the SAPBA and their drive to stress the importance of plant breeding, will be sponsoring a number of students to attend and present either oral presentations or posters at the symposium.
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10 Sep 2009
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PlantBio Bursaries
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PlantBio Trust is offering scholarships for full time studies for South African citizens intending or already studying Honours, Masters or Doctoral degrees of Science in the field of Plant Biotechnology. For more information see attached
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07 Sep 2009
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DST-NRF Internship Programme
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The advertisement for the DST-NRF Internship Programme for 2010/2011 has been placed in various newspapers inviting application from graduates across the county to apply for positions in the new year. For more information see attached advert and liaise directly with Nelson Komane of the NRF nelson@nrf.ac.za
Closing date 2 October 2009
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06 Sep 2009
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Women in Science
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Bio2Biz SA will be hosting a number of women speaker at their up coming conference. Read more about the role of women in science:
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18 Aug 2009
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Intellectual Property Press Release
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'Think like inventors' South Africans told
ahead of biotechnology innovation conference
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18 Aug 2009
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The Laboratory: a key part of the economy
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The researchers from the South African Society for Microbiology (SASM) will for the first time join forces with the Biotechnology Innovation Centres and the Innovation Fund to host South Africa's annual Bio2Biz conference, being held in KwaZulu-Natal in less than three months' time.
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30 Jul 2009
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Student Sponsorship for Bio2Biz SA-SASM 2009
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PlantBio is offering sponsorship for a limited number of students to attend the Bio2Biz SA-SASM 2009 Conference (Durban ICC from Sunday 20th September to Wednesday 23rd September 2009)
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29 Jul 2009
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Bio2Biz SA-SASM 2009 Conference and Exhibition
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Registrations are now open for the Bio2Biz SA-SASM 2009 Conference and Exhibition. Topics to be covered include:-
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29 Jul 2009
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MUT Post Doc Scientist – Biology
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Mongosuthu University of Technology and PlantBio are offering a 2 year Post Doc Scientist post in the field of microalgae physiology
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11 Jun 2009
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PlantBio Launch
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The National Innovation Centre for plant biotechnology was officially launched on the 12th October
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11 Jun 2009
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New research set to boost search for commercially viable biofuels
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The LEAF Project, launched at the University of the Western Cape this week, is bringing together researchers from the University of the Western Cape, the CSIR, Stellenbosch University and the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) to find and genetically map the enzymes that most effectively digest lignocellulosics as part of the process of producing ethanol for biofuels.
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04 Jun 2009
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Announcing DST-NRF Internship Programme for 2009/10
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12 month internships are being offered to applicants in the areas of natural/applied sciences or the humanities. Visit the DST website for more details. www.dst.gov.za
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23 Mar 2009
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Portfolio Manager Vacancy
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PlantBio is looking for additional Portfolio Manager to assist us with managing our increasing project portfolio. If you are interested in a position please see the attached fo details
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10 Dec 2008
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Citrogold SA (Pty) Ltd
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The Neethlinghof Wine Estate in Stellenbosch was the venue for the Citrogold SA (Pty) Ltd launch. The event was held to mark the 1,5 million Rand investment in Citrogold by PlantBio Trust.
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17 Jun 2008
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Bio2Biz SA 2008
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Bio2Biz SA 2008 will be taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre in September 2008. The Bio2Biz SA Exhibtion will take place alongside the conference and will be run in conjunction with INSITE. For more information regarding the conference, exhibition and sponsorship opportunities, please visit the Bio2Biz website www.bio2biz.org or contact Kgomotso Duma at kgomotso@biopad.org.za Registrations are now open and can be done on line through the Bio2Biz website. Register now as early bird rates close 30 June.
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06 Jun 2008
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DST/NRF Internship Programme
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PlantBio welcomed three interns as part of the 2008 DST/NRF Internship Programme to their offices in Pietermaritzburg this year.
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07 Feb 2008
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Portfolio Posts at PlantBio
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PlantBio is looking for suitably qualified & experiences people for our team of Portfolio Managers. If you are interested and would like to know more about the posts being offered please read the attached advert.
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14 Dec 2007
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Research Positions
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The Plant Biotechnolgy Laboratory, School of Molecular and Cell Biology, University of the Witwatersrand is offering a number of posts commencing in early 2008
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04 Oct 2007
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Opportunity for MSc Study
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Do you hold a BSc Honours degree and want to continue your studies? If your degree is in an appropriate biological discipline and you fulfil the requirements for entry into the MSc by dissertation programme, one of these posts could be for you.
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01 Oct 2007
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Africa's sorghum in demand in Australia
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Sweet sorghum is considered an African grain. However, a former South African molecular biology lecturer now working in Australia says sorghum is a big hit in Queensland, Australia
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25 Jul 2007
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Are you looking for an exciting Career in Plant Biotech?
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Due to staff changes and our growing project portfolio, PlantBio Trust is looking for a Chief Operations Officer and two Portfolio Managers
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22 Mar 2007
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The Department of Science and Technology visits PlantBio
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Mr Derek Hanekom, Deputy Minister of the Department of Science and Technology visited the PlantBio staff in Pietermaritzburg.
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10 Mar 2007
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Dr Jaleh Daie's visit to South Africa
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Dr Daie recently visited South Africa as part of our Distinguished Speaker Programme
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07 Feb 2007
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PlantBio says goodbye to Professor Sagadevan Mundree
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Sagadevan Govindasamy Mundree (known to many as Saga), was born in Durban in 1965. He graduated from the University of Durban-Westville (UDW) in 1988 with a B Paed(Sci) degree and began his working career teaching biology at Arena Park Secondary in Chatsworth.
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26 Jan 2007
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PlantBio Trust - CEO Post
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PlantBio seeks a dynamic, energetic and multi-skilled CEO to manage PlantBio and its portfolio of projects
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26 Nov 2006
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Prof Anupam Varma Visits South Africa
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PlantBio Trust invites Prof Anupam Varma to participate in their Distinguished Speaker Programme. Prof Varma is a National Professor of Eminence at the Advanced Centre for Plant Birology, Department of Plant Pathology at the Indian Agricultural Research Institute in New Delhi
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02 Mar 2006
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Food Security in SA - Biotechnology
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Prof. Mark Laing, Chairman of PlantBio Trust Board of Trustees gave a presentation on `Food Security in South Africa, Biotechnology's Role` at the PlantBio Launch. Refer to his presentation attached herewith.
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08 Apr 2005
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DST Interns invade PlantBio
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On the 8th of April 2005, PlantBio welcomed three interns from the DST. In the quest to bridge the chasm that exist between science and business...
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