Events

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The University of Cape Town (UCT) recently hosted a career panel for students completing their Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Studies (PGDipLIS) on 4 September 2025. Among the three panelists was Ria Olivier, Principal Investigator at the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), who shared her experiences and insights alongside colleagues from related […]

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AntarcticHistoryInternational Celebration Day

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Each year on 9 October, the world celebrates World Post Day, marking the anniversary of the Universal Postal Union’s founding in 1874. Declared by the 1969 Universal Postal Congress in Tokyo, this day highlights the vital role that postal services play in connecting people, communities, and businesses across the globe. It also recognizes the Post’s […]

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International Celebration Day

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World Photography Day 2025 was celebrated in a truly unique way at SANAE IV, thanks to Geomar van Tonder, a SANSA engineer and member of the SANAE64 overwintering team. During her overwintering experience on the remote Antarctic ice, Geomar has been documenting life at the base through countless photos and videos, offering rare glimpses into […]

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