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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · 8d

Symposia 🔍

There will be 29 themed symposia and one open general symposium at the upcoming IPC7.

📢 Today we highlight:
✨Advances on the histology of the mineralised tissues of vertebrates✨

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · 29d

IPC7 will held 29 themed symposia + 1 open symposium.

Today we feature:

✨Ichthyosaur evolution and biology✨

📩 To participate in this symposium, contact the conveners:

Lene Liebe Delsett — [email protected] @leneliebedelsett.bsky.social
Judith Pardo-Pérez — [email protected]

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Sep 7

Our online course, "Life on Earth: Diversifications and Extinctions" is now accessible for FREE on Coursera. Signup and Enjoy! #uct_news
www.coursera.org/learn/life-o...

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Lene Liebe Delsett @leneliebedelsett.bsky.social · Sep 5

Short interview with @palaeo-prof.bsky.social here summarizing some main findings🤩🤩 m.youtube.com/watch?v=k85g...

Pelagic ichthyosaurs evolved in the aftermath of the biggest mass extinction event of all time.

YouTube video by Palaeo_prof

m.youtube.com

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Sep 5

Here is our newest paper just published in Scientific Reports TODAY about the biology of Early Triassic ichthyosaurs from Spitsbergen www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Vertebral microstructure marks the emergence of pelagic ichthyosaurs soon after the End Permian Mass Extinction - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Vertebral microstructure marks the emergence of pelagic ichthyosaurs soon after the End Permian Mass Extinction

www.nature.com

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Sep 2

Here’s a short video about the fossil carnivores from the Mio-Pliocene Fossil locality, Langebaanweg. youtu.be/RCC2-YSHbBM?...

The Fossil Carnivores from the Langebaanweg Locality

YouTube video by Palaeo_prof

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Sep 2

🔍 Symposia

IPC7 will host 29 themed symposia plus one open general symposium.

🌟 Today we feature:
Pangea in crisis: life on land during the Permian–Triassic

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Aug 29

There will be 29 themed symposia + an general symposium at the IPC7!

We highlight 📢 Evolution of brain and cranial anatomy through five major extinctions✨

To participate contact the convener:
Sanjukta Chakravorti — [email protected] and [email protected]

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Aug 26

Among our 29 themed symposia + 1 open symposium, we are pleased to feature:

✨ Communicating palaeosciences

To participate, contact the conveners:
Marina Joubert ([email protected]) @marinajoubert.bsky.social
Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan ([email protected]) @palaeo-prof.bsky.social

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Aug 15

Over the next few weeks, we’ll be sharing details of the 29 exciting symposia taking place at the IPC7

📢 Today we highlight:
Recent advances in Mongolian Cretaceous Palaeontology and Geology

🎤 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Philip J. Currie

📧 Ryan T. Tucker — [email protected]

🔗More info 👉 www.ipc7.site

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Jul 17

What a pleasant surprise to receive this gorgeously illustrated book, packed with information about Evolution in the mail today! I had no idea that I featured herein! 😊 Thanks, @sarahdarwin and Eva-Maria Sadowski

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Jul 11

We’re thrilled to announce the venue for our Icebreaker Event!

It will take place at the iconic Iziko South African Museum, located in the heart of Cape Town.

Stay tuned for more updates 👉 www.ipc7.site

#IPC7 #Paleontology #CapeTown #Icebreaker #IzikoMuseum

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Jun 21

🎉 Join us for the 7th International Paleontological Congress in Cape Town! 🇿🇦

Paleontologists from around the world will gather to share discoveries, ideas, and inspiration.

Don't miss this unforgettable event!
🔗 ipc7.site

#IPC7 #Paleontology

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ISPH 2025 @isph2025.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thank you to @palaeo-prof.bsky.social for the first keynote of #isph2025 kickstarting the symposium. Lovely to see kangaroo bone histology!

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Jun 20

@isph2025.bsky.social Thanks to @justyna Miszkiewicz and team for a fabulous ISPH meeting! @paleohistology

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ISPH 2025 @isph2025.bsky.social · May 28

#isph2025 prep is well underway!

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · May 26

Looking for accommodation for IPC7?
We’ve got great news! 🎉
The #IPC7 has secured special rates with UCT Student Residence and All Africa House to offer affordable lodging options close to the congress venues
More info in our website -> www.ipc7.site

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · May 23

Here is a short video about our recent research on a plesiosaur from Argentina. @mariaeugeniap.bsky.social youtu.be/x9Kroae2Mx4

What the bone microstructure reveals about a small-bodied plesiosaur

YouTube video by Palaeo_prof

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · May 23

Latest article from our lab......
Osteohistology of the Maastrichtian, small‐bodied elasmosaurid Kawanectes lafquenianum (Sauropterygia; Plesiosauria) - Pereyra - Journal of Anatomy - Wiley Online Library onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

Osteohistology of the Maastrichtian, small‐bodied elasmosaurid Kawanectes lafquenianum (Sauropterygia; Plesiosauria)

The present contribution brings new osteohistological information on the postcranial bones of Kawanectes lafquenianum and shed some light on Plesiosauria microanatomy and microstructure. The bone arc...

onlinelibrary.wiley.com

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Lene Liebe Delsett @leneliebedelsett.bsky.social · May 16

Looking forward to IPC7 in 2026! Come join us in the ichthyosaur symposium 🤩🤩

Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Apr 16

We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd Circular of the 7th International Palaeontological Congress (IPC7) is available!

updated information on:
✅ Symposia themes
✅ Accommodation
✅ Registration costs

Download the circular -ipc7.site/general.html

#IPC7 #PalaeontologicalCongress #Paleontology

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Lene Liebe Delsett @leneliebedelsett.bsky.social · May 16

Congratulations to Vandith Sukhavasi for an excellent talk on his recently submitted bachelor thesis at the University of Edinburgh! Mechanical engineering and marine tetrapods are a great match. Such a great project with Parvez Alam and @palaeo-prof.bsky.social. I look forward to the next part🥳🤩🧪

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Dr. Jasmina Wiemann @jwiemann.bsky.social · Apr 26

We're still in an early phase of organization, so feel free to reach out with (speaker) suggestions: the organizing team includes Mariana Haase, Pjotr Meyvisch, and myself!
Huge thanks to @palaeo-prof.bsky.social for making this happen!!! 🤩 #paleontology #molecularpaleobiology #astrobiology #fossils

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Apr 25

Herewith is a link to our just published article about a bone pathology in a Thai mamenchisaurid. Artwork by Kmonvich Lawan #JournalofAnatomy doi.org/10.1111/joa.... #dinosaurs #palaeontology

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IPC7 @ipc7.bsky.social · Apr 25

📣 Calling all palaeoartists!!
Showcase your work at IPC7

We’re offering FREE stand/booth space for you to exhibit your art at the conference.
Email us to get involved!

Let’s bring science to life!
www.ipc7.site

#IPC7 #Palaeoart #Fossilfriday

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Anusuya Chinsamy-Turan @palaeo-prof.bsky.social · Apr 16

We’re thrilled to announce that the 3rd Circular of the 7th International Palaeontological Congress (IPC7) is available!

updated information on:
✅ Symposia themes
✅ Accommodation
✅ Registration costs

Download the circular -ipc7.site/general.html

#IPC7 #PalaeontologicalCongress #Paleontology

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