Garyn’s PhD sheds light on the impact of PSHB on native forests
Congratulations to Garyn Townsend on successfully completing his PhD that sheds light of the impact of the PSHB on native South African forests.
14 Aug 2025
5 Aug 2025
2025 Senate Conference Research Project Competition
A multidisciplinary team collaborating across faculties and with FABI researchers has been awarded first prize in UP's Senate Conference Research Project Call.
4 Aug 2025
FABI Grain Research Program (GRP) Student Research Day
FABI recently hosted the first FABI Grain Research Programme (GRP) Student Research Day.
31 Jul 2025
FABI-Agricol Research Day
FABI recently welcomed the Agricol sunflower breeding and production team from Potchefstroom to the first FABI-Agricol research day.
29 Jul 2025
Linking with mycology and forestry research in the UK
In mid-July the Director of FABI, Prof. Bernard Slippers, visited the UK to engage with colleagues in mycology and forestry.
28 Jul 2025
FABI at the 93rd Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of America (MSA)
Two FABIans attended the recent 93rd Annual Meeting of the Mycological Society of America (MSA).
22 Jul 2025
FABIans successfully apply for Wellcome Trust funding
FABIans Prof. Brenda Wingfield and Prof. Cobus Visagie were part of teams that were successfully awarded funding from the Wellcome Trust.
21 Jul 2025
FABI researcher represents Southern Africa at International Plant-Microbe Symposium
FABI postdoctoral Fellow, Dr Phrasia Mapfumo recently represented Institute at the prestigious New Phytologist Symposium in Estonia.
16 Jul 2025
FABI makes a strong impression at the 24th ESSA Congress in Bloemfontein
FABI had a strong presence at the 24th Congress of the Entomological Society of Southern Africa (ESSA), with 18 members in attendance.
3 Jul 2025
FABI is serie-ous too
FABIans once again got the opportunity to share which TV series they really enjoyed watching over the past year.
20 Jun 2025
Strengthening mycology in South Africa: FABI hosts NICD researchers
FABI recently hosted a meeting to establish linkages between medical mycologists and those working mainly on fungi in the environment.
19 Jun 2025
FABIans conquer the 2025 Comrades Marathon
FABI is proud of Steven Shange and Josias Letaoana who conquered the gruelling Comrades Marathon.
13 Jun 2025
Science, culture, and collaboration: Mycobiomics Meeting at FABI
International visitors attending the Mycobiomics meeting at FABI also had a chance to go on several tours on the UP campus and visit the Pilanesberg National Park.
12 Jun 2025
FABI hosts an international Mycobiomics meeting highlighting global advances in fungal research
FABI recently hosted 40 international researchers from seven countries, where the team celebrated a successful 'Mycobiomics' project.
10 Jun 2025
FABIans visit Kenya for a Mycobiomics expedition
Three FABIans represented FABI at a recent during a multinational- collaborative Mycobiomics field expedition in Kenya.
9 Jun 2025
Dr Neriman Yilmaz represents FABI at the 46th Mycotoxin Workshop in Italy
Dr Neriman Yilmaz recently participated in the 46th Mycotoxin Workshop in Martina Franca, Italy.
6 Jun 2025
International vistors tour FABI
Twenty five international delegates attending the Mycobiomics Conference at FABI were given a tour of FABI by the founding Director, Prof. Mike Wingfield.
30 May 2025
Prof. Romina Gaziz visits FABI
Professor Romina Gaziz from the University of Florida’s Tropical Research and Education Centre recently visited FABI to attend and participate in the 36th Annual Meeting TPCP.
27 May 2025
Melissa's PhD research sheds light on poorly understood viroid impacting avocado
FABI celebrated the successful completion of Melissa Joubert’s PhD that has lays the foundation for understanding a viroid impacting avocado.
26 May 2025
CPHB Interns attend NAMPO Harvest Day 2025
The group of CPHB Interns were given the opportunity to visit the NAMPO Harvest Day 2025 through the generous sponsorship of Grain SA.
25 May 2025
The 36th Annual TPCP Symposium forges partnerships for sustainable and productive plantation forestry
The 36th Annual Meeting of the TPCP gathered 250 academics, students and industry, research and government partners at the University of Pretoria’s Future Africa campus
21 May 2025
Large cohort of FABIans capped at the UP Autumn Graduation ceremony
Congratulations to all the FABIans that were capped at the University of Pretoria’s Autumn Graduation!
25 Apr 2025
Suez University delegation visits FABI
FABI was honoured to host a visit by a delegation from Egypt’s Suez University.
23 Apr 2025
Jackie Robinson Day a big hit with FABIans
An energetic group of FABIans gathered at the University of Pretoria’s LC de Villiers Sports Campus on 15 April to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Prof. An informal but highly competitive game of baseball was enjoyed by all followed by the singing of the unofficial anthem of North American Baseball, ‘Take me out to the ball game’.
22 Apr 2025
FABIans enjoy an Easter Tea
FABIans took some time off to enjoy the traditional annual Easter Tea on the morning of 16 April.
18 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Tanay Bose on receiving his Y1 NRF rating
Congratulations to Dr Tanay Bose on receiving his Y1 rating from the NRF.
17 Apr 2025
FABI's Prof. Irene Barnes presents her inaugural address
Professor Irene Barnes presented her inaugural address in the University of Pretoria’s Senate Chamber on 9 April, marking the inauguration of her acceptance as a full Professor.
16 Apr 2025
FABI participates in the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute's Spring Symposium
Prof. Cobus Visagie represented FABI at the recent Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute's Spring Symposium.
16 Apr 2025
Congratulations to Chris Weldon on being promoted to a full Professor!
Congratulations to Prof. Chris Weldon on presented his inaugural lecture as full Professor.
15 Apr 2025
Prof. Cobus Visagie conferred the Johanna Westerdijk Award
Prof. Cobus Visagie received the prestigious Johanna Westerdijk Award for outstanding contribution to the culture collection of the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute in the Netherlands.
11 Apr 2025
Phytoplasmas featured at the FABI Monday Morning Meeting.
Prof. Martina Šeruga Musić from the University of Zagreb presented a talk on her research work during a recent visit to the Institute.
10 Apr 2025
Josias and Steven conquer the Two Oceans Marathon
FABans Steven Shange and Josias Letaoana completed the iconic Two Oceans Marathon as part of their preparation for the gruelling Comrades Marathon.
8 Apr 2025
FABIans treated to a special premiere of the documentary “Follow the Rain”
FABIans were treated to a unique opportunity to view the new Planet Fungi documentary movie ‘Follow the Rain’.
7 Apr 2025
Investigating pests and diseases of Moringa and eucalypts in Ethiopia
FABIans joined international collaborators in southern and central Ethiopia to investigate insect pests and diseases affecting moringa and eucalypt trees in those regions.
3 Apr 2025
The 4th annual research day of the NGRP held in Potchefstroom
Several FABIans attended the recent 4th Annual Research Day in Potchefstroom.