Achieving global food security whilst reconciling demands on the environment is the greatest challenge faced by mankind. By 2050 at least 9 billion people will need food, and increasing incomes and urbanization will inevitably lead to dietary change. The food security challenge will increasingly encompass the triple burden of malnutrition – undernutrition, obesity and micronutrient deficiencies. The urgency of the issues has led to huge scientific strides forwards, making it difficult to keep up with the rapidly expanding volume of scientific research. The Second International Conference on Global Food Security therefore aims to deliver state-of-the-art analysis, inspiring visions and innovative [...]

Application Deadline: 10 May 2015 INTASAVE-CARIBSAVE Group is seeking a pro-active and self-motivated individual for the position of Project Development & Research Officer to be based in our Cape Town office.  The role is to work within our global philanthropy and project development team, undertaking research for climate-related projects and funding opportunities and project development tasks as directed.   Further details including a Job Description for the position can be found at: https://www.intasave.org/documents/PDF/Vacancies/Project-Development-Research-Officer_JD_SA_PDRO-10-05-15.pdf  

Future Earth is seeking Research Liaison Officers for its globally distributed Secretariat. Locations Boulder (USA), Montreal (Canada), Paris (France), Stockholm (Sweden) and Tokyo (Japan). Closing date Variable across hub locations: Paris (France): To be confirmed Montreal (Canada): To be confirmed Stockholm (Sweden): May 10, 2015 Boulder (USA): To be confirmed Tokyo (Japan): To be confirmed Start date will be as soon as practical upon selection of a candidate. The Future Earth initiative Future Earth is the global research platform providing the knowledge and support to accelerate our transformations to a sustainable world. It emerges out of a prestigious 30 year [...]

Massively Open Online Courses, or MOOCs, are becoming an increasingly popular way for students to enhance their learning experience. Whether you do them just for fun, or for university credits, the online format allows flexibility and independence on the part of the student: Too much other stuff going on today? That's fine, catch up with lectures tomorrow. Didn't understand that last section? Also fine, just re-do it at your leisure and ask questions in the online forum! Want to delve deeper into the subject matter? Great! Use the online course materials that have been made available to you (often for free [...]

Applications are invited for the post of Graduate Intern for the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI). The ACDI is a strategic initiative at UCT that coordinates and enhances research and teaching on climate and climate change across departments and faculties. The main role of the Graduate Intern will be to work on a range of projects and activities in support of ACDI core staff and researchers, including research assistance, organisation of ACDI events and database maintenance. This is a full-time one-year contract position.   Deadline: 22 April 2015   Minimum requirements: • A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a [...]

Systems Thinking and Practice in PhD Research: Cybersystemic Possibilities for Governing the Anthropocene 30 July – 7 August 2015, Germany • Two days of participation in a Systemic Inquiry in Hannover (Herrenhausen) on “Governing the Anthropocene: Cybersystemic Possibilities?" • Two days of dedicated ‘workshops’ introducing different systems approaches, methods and research traditions at Humboldt University in Berlin • Five days of participation in the 2015 ISSS Conference in Berlin, including a group generated presentation on the final day • 5 ECTS - points Working strategically to negotiate boundaries for research in a meaningful way in the areas of contemporary concern [...]

The 2015 African Doctoral Academy (ADA) Winter School in Research Methods and Academic Development will take place from 29 June to 10 July 2015 at the University of Stellenbosch. Full course information can be found on our Information Page. This winter sees five new workshops introduced, including the exciting new course on Becoming a Lecturer - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and another in Transdisciplinary Research Methods. We also see the return of the popular course on Publishing a Case Study presented by Prof Michael Gibbert. To book - simply fill in our online booking form. Booking deadline is 30 May. Overview: Week 1 29 June - 3 [...]

The National Research Foundation (NRF) in partnership with the Green Fund, a green finance initiative of the Department of Environmental Affairs, invites applications for Green Economy Postdoctoral Fellowships to undertake postdoctoral research at South African public institutions to support the development of institutional capacity building on the green economy. Please download the full Call for Applications here.

Vacancies: 1) Biodiversity Planning – Deputy Director (download info here) 2) Land Reform & Biodiversity  – Policy Advisor (download info here) Based: Cape Town or Pretoria Contact/Apply to: Apply please forward a recent CV and supporting documents to recruitmentct@sanbi.org.za Closing date: 7 April 2015    

Advance Notice for Registration ADA Winter School 2015 In Research Methods and Academic Development 29 June - 10 July University of Stellenbosch  This bi-annual School is aimed at current and aspiring doctoral candidates, postdoctoral fellows, researchers and supervisors. The courses are open to delegates across all disciplines and a focus on transdisciplinarity is encouraged. This winter sees five new workshops introduced, including the exciting new course on Becoming a Lecturer - Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, and another in Transdisciplinary Research Methods presented in collaboration with the TsamaHUB at the School for Public Leadership at SU. We also see [...]