Nationality: South African

Institution: University of the Witwatersrand

Department: Evolutionary Studies Institute

PAST programme support: Degree support

Research title: The evolution of the maxillary canal in therocephalians: Implications for facial sensitivity and phylogeny

“My name is Reitumetse Sebusi. I am a Wits Graduate, who completed my undergraduate (BSc in Biological Sciences), as well as honours degree in palaeontology at the same institution.”

I am a young black female who strives to be one of the best in the field of palaeontology. I hope to inspire young, upcoming, female scientists. I was born and raised by both parents in Welkom, in the Free State, as the middle child out of three. I completed my National Senior Certificate at Welkom-Gimnasium. I am a kind, humble and adventurous person, who loves travelling. I would love to see the world through this career. I am really grateful to PAST for granting me this opportunity to continue with my studies on therocephalians. This funding will help me realise my dreams.