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NUS Biodiversity Crew- Job: Sustainable Solutions Specialist (Flora) 22 August 2020
- Job: Looking to break into horticulture? Here is an opportunity for fresh grads or undergraduate interns 18 August 2020
- Job: Research Assistant (Plant Genomics/Plant Biology) 18 August 2020
- Job: Flora specialist (Contract) 17 August 2020
- Job for fresh grad (9-months; immediate): seagrass/mangrove surveys and experiments! 31 July 2020
- Job: Research Associate/Assistant in Coastal Ecosystem Assessment (NUS Geography, 15 Aug 2020 – 30 Jun 2021) 2 July 2020
- Job (Closed): Full-Time Teaching Assistant for undergraduate zoology modules (6 months) 8 June 2020
- Job: Full-Time Teaching Assistant for undergraduate Botany modules (6 months) [expired] 28 May 2020
- Fri 15 May 2020: 4.00pm #SGSTEM (Zoom chat) – Battling Food Waste with Insect Army with Asst Prof Nalini P 14 May 2020
- Fri 8th May 2020: 4.00pm #SGSTEM2 (Zoom chat) – “Otters of Singapore” with Sivasothi aka Otterman 4 May 2020
- Raffles Museum Toddycats
- A diversity of nature and environment talks online, as groups take to Zoom during Circuit Breaker and beyond! 2 June 2020
- Registration is open for the Battle of Pasir Panjang Commemorative Walk – Sun 16 Feb 2020 3 February 2020
- Love MacRitchie Walk on Sat 7th Dec 2019 – registration is open! 28 November 2019
- Sungei Buloh Anniversary Walk on Sun 8th Dec 2019 – registration open 25 November 2019
- Toddycats supports Singapore’s first Climate Rally, a call for urgent climate action 23 September 2019
- Join NUS Toddycats to battle marine trash at Sungei Loyang mangrove on Sat 12 Oct 2019: 3.30pm 11 September 2019
- Ridge Walk – five Friday evening briskwalks along the Southern Ridges (Sep – Nov 2019) 1 September 2019
- Ubin Day 2019 – bringing focus to marine biodiversity and the threat of marine trash! 29 August 2019
- Love Our MacRitchie Forest – raising public awareness about our forest heritage 23 August 2019
- The Shelter Pawject @ The Animal Lodge – join us on World Animal Day in October 22 August 2019
Category Archives: people
“Forget not our Living Forest” – botanist Joseph Lai unveils an entourage of enthralling forest denizens! Thu 17 Oct 2013: 6.30pm @ NUS LT25
Raffles Museum Toddycats & Cicada Tree Eco-Place are pleased to present this free public talk: “Forget Not Our Living Forest” by Joseph Lai, botanist Thu 17 Oct 2013: 6.30pm – 8.00pm Venue: Lecture Theatre 25, Faculty of Science, NUS (map) … Continue reading
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That uniquely Singaporean crab disappearing fast (Johora singaporensis)
That uniquely Singaporean crab disappearing fast Local scientists trying to save a crab that’s found nowhere else in the world – David Ee MENTION crab, and Singaporeans will think of it on a plate smothered in chilli sauce. But local … Continue reading
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Thursday 06 June 2013, 7 PM at Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens. Rony Huys on Copepods – An Introduction to the “Insects of the sea”
All are welcome but please register your attendance here. See you! DATE : Thursday 06 June 2013 TIME: 7 pm to 8:30 pm VENUE: Function Hall, Botany centre level 1, Singapore Botanic Gardens About the talk –No group of plants or animals on … Continue reading
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Tagged Comprehensive Marine Biodiversity Survey of Singapore, Expedition, Singapore
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Saturday 01 June 2013, 10:30 AM at Botany Centre, Singapore Botanic Gardens. Kevin Tilbrook on Lace Corals and Moss Animals
Ever wondered about the delicate lace corals that are found in marine waters around the world and in particular, Singapore? Join Shell Visiting Scientist Dr. Kevin Tilbrook, curator of Bryozoa at the Museum of Tropical Queensland as he introduces us … Continue reading
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Kwek Yan featured in Straits Times and Today
Plant Systematics Lab member Chong Kwek Yan presented the results of his doctoral research project earlier this month and was featured the Straits Times and Today last Saurday! Text to ST article Natural greenery ‘key to diverse wildlife’ – Grace … Continue reading
Alumnus features green consciousness
Professors Leo Tan, Peter Ng and Chou Loke Ming are amongst the many academics featured in the April Issue of Alumnus, highlighting the effort made in ensuring environmental sustainability in NUS. They share their personal philosophies and reflections on the journey of … Continue reading
Dr Francis Seow discusses his love for stick insects in Berita Minggu
Translation of Berita Harian article on Dr Francis Seow (7 April 2013) by Martyn Low. STICK AND LEAF INSECTS Because of a deep interest, a colorectal specialist is willing to frequently enter forests to look for his favourite insects By FARID … Continue reading
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So long and see you soon!
Its been a hectic last month for the museum and the curtains have finally fallen over the public gallery. As a last swan song, the museum threw its doors open from 18 to 22 March during the Last Hurrah! Presented … Continue reading
Powerful painkiller from cobra venom
Powerful painkiller from cobra venom NUS researchers develop painkiller 20 times stronger than morphine – David Ee JUST one bite from a king cobra kills a fully grown man in hours. But the snake’s lethal venom could one day kill … Continue reading
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RMBR staff recognised in 2012’s NUS Quality Service and Faculty of Science Awards
Cheers are around us here in the Department of Biological Sciences as staff bag nine out of 20 faculty-wide spots for 2012’s NUS Quality Service and NUS Faculty of Science Awards! From RMBR alone, collections manager Kelvin, curator Siong Kiat, Scientific … Continue reading
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