Training Initiative: 24-28 June 2019
The Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) at Stellenbosch University is in a unique position to provide high quality, hands-on training on the use and functioning of a range of high-end analytical equipment not readily available at all universities in South Africa.
Applications are CLOSED
The online application process was open from 11 April 2019 up to and including 6 May 2019.
The training is aimed at providing participants with
exposure to equipment to reinforce theoretical principles and
develop the necessary practical skills.
In most cases data interpretation will also be covered.
The training is aimed at
Places are limited as most workshops can only accommodate 7-10 participants due to space constraints in the laboratories for hands-on exposure to equipment. Preference will be given to applicants who can motivate that their participation will directly benefit their own research or the research of others. A maximum of 2 workshops will be allowed per participant, provided that these do not clash. Certificates of participation will be issued at the end of the workshop.
2019 Workshops:
Introduction to U-(Th)-Pb Geochronology by LA ICP-MSby Dr Laura Bracciali (1 day) |
Practical XRF Spectrometry by Mrs Mareli Moolman (1 day) |
Solution ICP-MS in Environmental analysis of major and trace elements by Mrs Riana Rossouw (1 day) |
Introduction to Hyperspectral imaging and chemometricsby Dr Janine Colling (2 days) |
Nucleic Acid Preparation, QC and Library building for Next Generation Sequencingby Ms A Vorster and Mr CJ van Heerden (4 days) |
Cell Sorting on the BD FACS Melody by Mrs Lize Engelbrechy (1 day) |
Super-resolution Microscopy: SR SIM and PALM/STORM by Mrs Lize Engelbrecht (1 day) |
Correlative Light and Electron Microscopy by Mrs Lize Engelbrecht and Prof Lydia-Marie Joubert (1 day) |
Biological Electron Microscopy: Basic Principles and Advanced Applications by prof. Lydia-Marie Joubert (1 day) |
Introduction to Analytical Electron Microscopyby Prof Lydia-Marie Joubert and Ms Madelaine Frazenburg |
Solution State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy by Dr Jaco Brand (1 day) |
Introduction to X-ray Micro- and Nano-CT by Ms Muofhe Tshibalanganda (1 day) |
Noraxon mobile neuromechanical analysis (kinematics, kinetics and EMG) by Dr John Cockcroft, Ms Tamsin Purkis, Ms Cara Mills and Dr Lara Grobler (2 days) |
Vicon neuromechanical analysis (kinematics, kinetics and EMG) by Dr John Cockcroft, Ms Tamsin Purkis, Ms Cara Mills and Dr Lara Grobler (2 days) |
Mass Spectrometry of Small Molecules: LC-MS by Mr Erick van Schalkwyk and Mr Malcolm Taylor (1 day) |
Mass Spectrometry of Small Molecules: GC-MS by Mr Lucky Mokwena and Mr William Arries (3 days) |
Application process and cost of participation
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The online application process will be open from
11 April 2019 up to and including 6 May 2019.
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All researchers, postgraduate students and university and industry technical staff may apply.
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Participants may apply for a
maximum of 2 workshops, provided these do not clash in terms of scheduling. In the event of a conflict the first workshop will be selected.
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The training is free to staff and students at South African universities.
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Participants from industry will be charged R5000 per workshop.
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Participants must make their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
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Travel, accommodation and meal expenses are for the participant’s or their institution’s own cost.
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The successful candidates will be notified by e-mail no later than 22 May 2019.
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Contact
cafadmin@sun.ac.za for more information.
We look forward to your participation!
