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Academy of Science Gold Medal for Mandela University’s Professor Richard Cowling #R2bP

08 December 2023

Reasons to be Proud #R2bP - Distinguished Professor in Botany Richard Cowling has received a Gold Medal from the ASSAf Academy of Science, the apex awards of the Academy and the South African science system in recognition of outstanding achievements by individuals.

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