Recent paper by CIB Core Team member, Prof John Wilson, highlights that One Biosecurity is essential to implement One Health.
The Centre for Invasion Biology (C·I·B) is an academic and research entity of the Stellenbosch University (SU) and resides in the SU School for Climate Studies. The principal aims of the C·I·B’s work are to provide the scientific understanding and predictive capability to reduce the rates and impacts of biological invasions and by developing research capacity through post-graduate student training. The C·I·B’s activities are significantly interdisciplinary in nature, and it aims to enhance its activities and contribution within Africa, especially through scientific risk assessment in national and multi-lateral forums and global scientific and policy bodies, advancing technical guidance, and implementation of response actions. Find out more about us.
Our Research
We investigate how biological diversity is altered by invasive plants and animals, and the effects these have on the functioning of ecosystems and the services they deliver.
For Students
In support of our vision, we train and guide students who are studying towards an Honours, Masters or Doctoral degree in biodiversity, environmental sociology or invasion biology.
Latest News
Small innovations, big impacts for invasive species
11 August 2025
Study highlights how marginal or bottom-up projects are addressing this biodiversity crisis while also creating social and economic benefits.
Passing of renowned C·I·B herpetologist met with shock and sadness
24 April 2025
Passing of renowned C·I·B herpetologist met with shock and sadness
Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
22 April 2025
Lost fynbos seeds from underground ‘time capsules’ in South Africa can grow again – new study
Tortoises in invaded habitats: do thermal changes affect their performance?
1 April 2025
Study investigates the effect of thermal changes on the performance of tortoises.
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What is Invasion Biology?
Invasion biology is the study of both the species that become invasive in a system and their impacts on the system they have invaded, as well as the remediation of such invasions.
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