- Postdoctoral researcher, Stellenbosch University
Nicole is a marine scientist whose research has primarily focused on the implications of climate change and biological invasions for marine biota. After graduating top of her class for both her Bachelor's and Honour's degrees, Nicole completed her PhD in 2022. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at Stellenbosch University and aims to better understand the drivers of global change with the purpose of reducing human caused destruction of our planet, especially to our oceans. She hopes to inspire everyone to live life sustainably
Experience
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–presentPostdoctoral researcher in marine science, Stellenbosch University
Education
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2022Stellenbosch University, PhD
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2017Stellenbosch University, BSc Honours
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2016Stellenbosch University, BSc (Biodiversity and ecology)
Publications
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2022Predicted future changes in ocean temperature and pH do not affect prey selection by the girdled dogwhelk Trochia cingulata, African Journal of Marine Science
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2022Predicted changes in temperature, more than acidification, affect the shell morphology and survival of the girdled dogwhelk, Trochia cingulata (Linnaeus, 1771), Journal of Molluscan Studies
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2020Double trouble: the implications of climate change for biological invasions, NeoBiota
Grants and Contracts
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2021Ph.D. bursary
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- DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
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2020Ph.D. bursary
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- DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
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2019M.Sc. bursary
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- DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
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2019M.Sc. bursary
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- Harry Crossley Foundation
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2018M.Sc. bursary
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- DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
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2018M.Sc. bursary
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- Harry Crossley Foundation
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2017B.Sc. Honours bursary
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- DSI-NRF Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology
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2017Innovation B.Sc. Honours bursary
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- National Research Foundation
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