Suez University delegation visits FABI
FABI was honoured to host a visit by a delegation from Egypt’s Suez University.
25 Apr 2025
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.
31 Mar 2025
27 Mar 2025
FABI to host an IUFRO Phytophthora conference
FABI will host the first-ever IUFRO Working Party 07.02.09 Phytophthora in Forests and Natural Ecosystems conference in Africa.
26 Mar 2025
Crop Protection students visit the FABI Biocontrol Facility
A group of second year undergraduate students visited the FABI Biocontrol and Insect Rearing Facility as part of their Crop Protection course.
20 Mar 2025
FABI hosts an engaging visit from Affies science students
FABI recently welcomed a group of Grade 11 learners from Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool (Affies) as part of an ongoing outreach initiative designed to showcase opportunities in scientific research.
18 Mar 2025
FABI celebrates the completion of Mary Ranketse's PhD
FABI celebrated the completion of Mary Ranketse's PhD journey at her Prestige Seminar “Genome sequences and molecular resources for Macadamia tree breeding in South Africa”.
14 Mar 2025
FABI celebrates the completion of Phinda's PhD
Phinda's PhD project on the devastating White root rot pathogen Dematophora necatrix is of great importance to the local Avocado industry.
13 Mar 2025
SASSY kicks off 2025 sampling in the Kruger National Park
South African Soil SurveY (SASSY) recently headed to the Kruger National Park to collect soil samples as part of its fungal biodiversity survey.
12 Mar 2025
MaPP welcomes Metaphycus macadamiae!
FABIans welcomed a potentially crucial weapon in managing the macadamia pest, commonly known as Macadamia felted coccid.
11 Mar 2025
FABIans participate in FAO webinar on career paths in forest health
Two FABI students participate in a FAO webinar highlighting career paths in forest health.
7 Mar 2025
6 Mar 2025
FABI co-hosts the Regional Plant Technology Forum 2025
FABI and the FMG-EPPI programme recently co-hosted the Regional Plant Biotechnology Forum 2025
5 Mar 2025
Research collaborators from the ICFR visit FABI
FABI hosted a strategy planning meeting with research collaborators from the ICFR.
4 Mar 2025
FABI welcomes a record cohort of mentorship students
The FABI mentorship programme has reached an exciting milestone in 2025, welcoming a record-breaking 30 undergraduate students.
3 Mar 2025
Publication of first book on biological control in plantation forests
FABI's Professors Bret Hurley and Bernard Slippers are editors of a newly-published book with specific focus on the biological control of insect pests in plantation forestry.
19 Feb 2025
On-going macadamia pest and disease monitoring
Members of the Macadamia protection programme recently conducted a research visit to the lowveld region of Mpumalanga.
17 Feb 2025
Women and Girls in Forestry Science celebrated by a global IUFRO Webinar series
Several FABI scientists participated in the recent IUGRO webinar celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
11 Feb 2025
FABI exposed to fabulous fungi of northern Zambia
Professor Mike Wingfield recently had the privilege of joining a group of biologists and mycophiles on a visit to the strikingly beautiful Miombo woodlands in the Muchinga region of northern Zambia.
6 Feb 2025
Team members of the FABI-based CPHB consider the year ahead
More than 150 FABI postgraduate students, research Fellows and staff members participated in the recent CPHB strategy session report back meeting.
5 Feb 2025
New CPHB Interns welcomed to FABI
FABI welcomed six new members joining the CPHB Internship in Phytosanitation and Biosecurity.
30 Jan 2025
Kira Lynn completes the requirements for a Ph.D.
The FABI team had the pleasure to congratulate Kira Lynn on completing her PhD.
28 Jan 2025
UP Vice Chancellor and Principal meets FABI
The recently appointed UP Vice Chancellor and Principal, Prof. Francis Petersen attended the Institute’s regular Monday Morning Meeting on 27 January
27 Jan 2025
What kills trees?
Plant ecophysiologist Dr Richard Hammond of the University of Florida presented a special seminar in FABI on 21 January.
24 Jan 2025
CPHB Interns complete their training
FABI said goodbye to its 2024 cohort of Interns in the CPHB Internship Programme in Phytosanitation and Biosecurity during a ceremony on 17 February.