Nationality: South African

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Department: Evolutionary Studies Institute

PAST programme support: Degree support

Research title: Growth history of early branching reptiles

My name is Enele Twala, and I am an MSc candidate at the Evolutionary Studies Institute.

I completed my BSc and BSc (Hons) at the University of the Witwatersrand, specializing in comparative anatomy, biology, and macroevolution. While those close to me affectionately call me Usisi wamathambo, I see myself as a biologist with a passion for time travel. My research focuses on examining extant taxa to address significant macroevolutionary and palaeobiological questions. Additionally, I am deeply passionate about science communication and enjoy sharing my research with diverse audiences, firmly believing in the saying: “Science is not complete until it is communicated.”