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??????CAF Winter Schools 2025 – Shaping the Future of Science?

This July, Stellenbosch 万博体育官网’s Central Analytical Facilities (CAF) invites South Africa’s brightest minds to participate in five cutting-edge Winter Schools designed to accelerate research potential and build powerful academic connections. Hosted at one of Africa’s leading research institutions, these immersive programmes combine hands-on lab training with direct access to research supervisors actively recruiting for PhD and postdoctoral opportunities at Stellenbosch 万博体育官网.

Whether you're working in molecular biology, medicine, engineering, economic geology, genetics, biomedical science, or analytical chemistry — this is more than just a school?. It’s a launchpad for your research career.????? See the Winter Schools on offer and apply now to attend:

1. DNA Winter School

Gain hands-on skills in DNA extraction, evaluation and sequencing.
Ideal for students interested in disease research, genomics, or biotechnology.
Includes supervisor talks for PhD/postdoc recruitment in molecular science.
Who should apply: MSc/PhD students in Genetics, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology.

Apply Here (DNA School)?

2. Biomedical Microscopy Winter School

Explore confocal and electron microscopy for cellular stress and immune response.
Train on state-of-the-art CAF platforms with expert facilitation.
Engage with supervisors recruiting in cell biology and immunology research.
Who should apply: MSc/PhD students in Physiology, Cell Biology, or Immunology.

Apply Here (Biomedical Microscopy School)

3. SEM Winter School: Economic Geology & Engineering Focus

Master SEM/EDX for materials analysis, economic geology, and process engineering.
Connect with SU research chairs recruiting for applied research projects.
Gain practical microscopy experience and exposure to industrial case studies.
Who should apply: MSc/PhD students in Economic Geology, Process Engineering, or Engineering Geology.

?Apply Here (SEM Winter School)?

4. Medical Biomechanics Winter School

Learn how to capture and apply human movement data for clinical innovation.
Focus on biomechanics in surgery, rehabilitation, and device design.
Engage with SU supervisors recruiting in medical and sports science research.
Who should apply: MSc/PhD students in Human Movement, Physiotherapy, Orthopeadics, or Biomedical Engineering.

Apply Here (Medical Biomechanics School)

5. LC-MS Winter School

Train in advanced liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry techniques. Focus on molecular identification, quantification, and bioanalytical workflows. Meet supervisors recruiting for research in chemistry, health, and the environment.
Who should apply: MSc/PhD students in Biochemistry and Chemistry.

Apply Here (LC-MS Winter School)

Applications Now Open - (Applications close 27th June) - Limited Space Available