The British Phycological Society

24th Annual Seaweed Symposium Seaweeds in a Changing World
2023-02-19 08:00 - 2023-02-24 17:00 (Europe/London) | Hobart, Tasmania, 1 Davey Street, Hobart, 7000, Australia
24th Annual Seaweed Symposium Seaweeds in a Changing World

The 24th International Seaweed Symposium will be held for the first time in Australia. It will take place in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia’s most southern state, from Sunday 19th to Friday 24th February 2023.

The 24th ISS committee has chosen the theme ‘Seaweeds in a changing world’, to focus on ongoing changes in seaweed aquaculture practices, industrial processing, future products and markets, local and global environmental change, and scientific advances that will change our understanding of how seaweeds function at all levels of organization. The symposium format will enable actual and virtual delegates and presenters to attend and interact, and we expect a vibrant and exciting new style of conference. The organizing committee feels the opportunity to have the Symposium also hosted online presents an opportunity for us to reach a broader audience than the traditional Symposium. As such, we see 2023 as being a new and positive direction for the Symposium. With International travel restrictions to Australia lifted, we hope as many of you as possible will be able to join us for the 24th ISS in Australia’s southern most state, Tasmania. If you are not able to travel, online attendance and participation will be available.

Travelling to Hobart for the ISS? Why not come to the International Temperate Reefs Symposium as well!

Interested in more information? https://iss2023.net/ Register Now!

Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS 2023)
2023-05-23 08:00 - 2023-05-25 17:00 | Faro, Portugal, Faro, Portugal
Are you currently…

…doing your MSc or PhD……a Post Doctoral researcher……an early stage Principal Investigator or researcher in industry……a young entrepreneur……in the seaweed and/or microalgae area?

Young algaeneers, this event is for you! You really don’t want to miss the 7th edition of the Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS 2023)!

Scientific expert presentations, testimonials from business leaders, interactive discussions…

All organized by AND for young algaeneers, with the support of the EABA – European Algae Biomass Association.

In brief, a unique occasion to shape the future directions of algae research and industry! Save the date of May 23, 24 and 25.

UKHA Group: Advancing strategies, collaboration and understanding on the science and impacts of marine and freshwater harmful algae/bacteria in the UK
2023-06-13 08:00 - 2023-06-14 17:00 | Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, Garthdee Rd, Aberdeen, AB10 7GJ, United Kingdom
UKHA Group: Advancing strategies, collaboration and understanding on the science and impacts of marine and freshwater harmful algae/bacteria in the UK

Second meeting, Tues June 13th & Weds 14th 2023

Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

General arrangements

The meeting will be held at Robert Gordon University Garthdee Campus:

Sir Ian Wood Building, Garthdee Rd, Garthdee, Aberdeen AB10 7GJ

Delegates should plan to arrive on the 13th at 12.30 for a 13.00 start. The meeting will be held across two days, with the main programme finishing by 14.00 on the 14th. In the afternoon of the 14th there are planned optional demonstration workshops (details to be forthcoming).

Following the session on the Tuesday an evening event will be organised which will start shortly after the end of the formal session and will allow people to continue discussions and networking. Costs and details tbc, but separate receipts will be obtainable.

Please confirm your attendance at the meeting by 1st April 2023, including the evening event.

Please also let the organisers know any dietary requirements by 13th May at the latest.

If you require overnight accommodation there are many choices in Aberdeen to suit your budget. If you have any queries regarding suitable locations do contact the organisers (list of hotels available will be supplied).

The campus is 3 miles from the central train and bus stations, with buses leaving the city centre every 15 mins taking approximately 30 mins to the university location. Aberdeen airport is 9 miles outside of the city, with buses taking one hour to reach the city centre.

Meeting overview

This year the focus will be on:

New scientific developments in last four years.

A focus on our students and early career researchers – with all welcome to participate.

Opportunities for future collaborative initiatives.

Poster session for all, especially welcoming ECRs and students.

Next steps

Please confirm if you intend to take part in this meeting – emailing d.mcdonald1@rgu.ac.uk by 1st April 2023

Also, whether you would like to present any scientific presentations, with an approximate title/theme (also by 1st April 2023) – and whether you prefer an oral or poster presentation

Please also let us know whether you intend to bring a student and/or early-career researcher (and whether they prefer a poster or oral presentation)

If you have any questions regarding this event or for any practical queries regarding transport, accommodation, Aberdeen or the university, please contact Dorothy McDonald: d.mcdonald1@rgu.ac.uk

Winter Meeting 2024
2024-01-08 08:00 - 2024-01-11 17:00 | RG6 6UR, University of Reading, Reading, RG6 6UR, United Kingdom
The BPS Winter Meeting 2024 will be held at Reading University, 8th – 11th January 2024. The Meeting website is available here, and registration and absract submission is open until Nov 30, 2023.

Slimewatch 2
2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Creekside Discovery Center, 14 Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 4SA, United Kingdom
Come and join us as we explore the world of Deptford Creek algae!

During the morning we will be exploring the Creek at the edge of our site to take samples of the mud surface and then studying them under high powered microscopes.

We expect to find a variety of algae and other organisms which we will record as part of our growing data bank. We’ll be considering questions such as:

how do these communities relate to the colour of the mud?

what do we know and think about how these communities may change thoughout the day and through different seasons?

how does this new awareness of algae make you feel about it?

Spend the morning exploring the mudbanks of the Creek and helping with valuable research into the communities of organisms that live there. As well, we’ll also be hosting a craft activity to help participants express their creativity inspired by what you’ve explored and studied.

Due to the nature of the activities and equipment places are limited, so book your free tickets now to join what will be a fascinating morning!

The Slimewatch project is a Creekside collaboration with filmmaker Susi Arnot who started Slimewatch at Saint Saviours Dock in 2021.

For more information see this link and this link!

Slimewatch Algae Investigation Family Event
2024-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Creekside Discovery Center, 14 Creekside, Deptford, London, SE8 4SA, United Kingdom
Slimewatch algae investigation! Join algae enthusiast and artist Susi to explore the microscopic world of algae!

In this special family event we will take a closer look at the green worlds growing in Deptford Creek. Make the most of the long summer evenings to join us for a special wade down in Deptford Creek. There will be lots of fun facts and stories for young people about all the living things in this unique habitat, and their connections with the green slime all around us!

This event will involve:

A short walk in Deptford Creek focusing on the mud banks and algae

Collecting and preparing algae sample from the Creek

Analysing these samples under the microscope

Observe and study previous samples and follow our research to date

Make algae and mud art, using mud from the river

Model your own algae to take home with you using clay

Suitable for – everyone aged 8+, all young people must be accompanied by an adult

We will provide all resources and equipment.

Please book your space below, and for any further questions contact paddy@creeksidecentre.org.uk

See here for more information.

XX International Botanical Congress - Madrid, Spain
2024-07-21 08:00 - 2024-07-27 17:00 | Madrid, Spain, Av. del Partenón, 5, Madrid, 28042, Spain
As Chair of the International Association of Botanical and Mycological Societies (IABMS) I am trying to help spread news about preparations for the upcoming International Botanical Congress in Madrid, Spain next year. I am sending this message to representatives of numerous botanical, mycological and phycological professional societies around the world. I am hoping that you will pass this news along to your members. Apologies to IABMS member organizations who already received this message.

Planning for the International Botanical Congress is progressing rapidly and the website includes a great deal of useful information. The IBC will be in Madrid in July 2024. The list of invited speakers is very exciting with a diverse group of individuals from around the world addressing a wide range of subjects of broad interest. The list of excursions is also very exciting with a variety of one day and multi-day excursions planned.

The organizers of the IBC are now inviting submissions of abstracts for oral and poster presentations! In addition, online registration is now open with an early registration discount.

See more details on the conference website:https://ibcmadrid2024.com/index.php

Abstracts

See the guidelines for abstract preparation here and the list of 233 accepted symposia here. Prepare your abstract according to the specifications and select 1-3 symposia that are the most appropriate for your presentation. The organizers intend to have abstract acceptance decisions completed before the early registration deadline.

The abstract deadline for oral presentations is November 30, 2023

The deadline for poster abstracts is February 1, 2024.

Registration

Register now to receive the early registration discount, which expires on 29 February 2024. Registration information is found here.

If you have not already done so, I encourage you to sign up for newsletters from the IBC organizers to stay up to date on IBC news. The link for this is on the IBC homepage.

With best wishes,

Patrick Herendeen, IABMS Chair

Links for guidelines and symposia and registration:

https://ibcmadrid2024.com/index.php?seccion=scientificArea&subSeccion=abstractGuidelines

https://ibcmadrid2024.com/index.php?seccion=scientificArea&subSeccion=symposiums

https://ibcmadrid2024.com/index.php?seccion=registrationArea&subSeccion=registrationInfo

Fifth Asian Pacific Congress of Protistology (APCOP-V)
2024-11-04 08:00 - 2024-11-06 17:00 | The University of Queensland, Australia, The Global Change Institute, Brisbane, QLD 4072, Australia
Asian Pacific Congress of Protistology (APCOP-V) is the new branding for the 5th edition of the Asian Congress of Protistology (ACOP), to be held for the first time in the Southern Hemisphere. This event is held every three years, championed by regional societies of Japan, South Korea, and China, which are affiliated with the International Society for Protistologists, the world’s leading professional society in the discipline. Our society members based in the Asian Pacific region and beyond represent over 1,000 scientists who study the biodiverse protists across a myriad of disciplines. Unique in 2024, APCOP-V will be held jointly with the Annual Meeting of the Australasian Society of Phycology and Aquatic Botany (ASPAB), to stimulate engagements and expand our community to researchers of seaweeds and seagrasses.

APCOP-V will facilitate multidisciplinary crosstalks among participating international researchers, academics, and professionals from various career stages. This congress will broadly focus on multidisciplinary protist research thematic areas – omics and microbiome, symbiosis and halobiont, parasites and infection, model organisms, systematics, taxonomy and evolution, microscopy and cell biology, algal blooms, ecology and physiology.

For more information, visit the conference website.

BPS Winter Meeting 2025 - Hull
2025-01-06 08:00 - 2025-01-08 17:00 | Hull University, Cottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RU, United Kingdom
The BPS is excited to announce that our 2025 Winter Meeting will be held at the University of Hull between the 6th and 8th of January 2025. Our main meeting will be hosted in the Canham Turner conference suite, with committee meetings in the historic Cohen building, where Sir Alister Hardy finalised the design of his plankton recorder nearly 100 years ago.

EIT Food Algal Biotechnology course
2025-04-02 08:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00
Our EIT Food Algal Biotechnology course is back with a two day in-person course in April 2025. The goal of this professional development programme is to provide introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth and biotechnology from laboratory to small scale facilities. The course will also offer insights and examples from an industrial and entrepreneurial perspective that can help the participants to found or improve their own algal-based business. The delivery will be 2 full days in person at Fraunhofer IGB in Stuttgart with lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups and breakout sessions for networking.

The accredited course is hosted at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB (Germany) (https://www.igb.fraunhofer.de/en.html) in collaboration with the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) (https://www.sams.ac.uk/) and Matis (Iceland) (https://matis.is/en/).

The course is open to anyone with a Bachelor, MSc or PhD degree, or substantial experience within the aquaculture sector or food system, especially to those from within the EU or EU and EIT Food associated countries.

More information and application here (deadline 14th March 2025): https://learning.eitfood.eu/courses/algal-biotechnology

Date: 2nd & 3rd April 2025

Place: Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB, Stuttgart, Germany

Number of participants: Limited to 30

Course fee: € 240 (incl. VAT)

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International Symposium on Bioresource Technology
2025-04-11 08:00 - 2025-04-13 17:00
Dear Researchers

Greetings from the Society for Applied Biotechnology!

(1) We are pleased to announce the registration and abstract submission of the Society for Applied Biotechnology sponsored forthcoming “International Symposium on Bioresource Technology” to be held at The Fern Residency, Vijayapura (Bijapur), Karnataka, India during 11-13 April 2025.

Symposium Brochure

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojKa49TVWS–j0qRe-4DprA6a4UerwFH/view?usp=sharing

Please submit the abstract through following link for keynote address, plenary lecture, invited talk, oral and e-poster presentation towards active participation either onsite or online:

https://forms.gle/bU42RAcNavWCtXBx7

Important Deadlines (Revised)

Submission of Abstract – 30 March 2025

Notification of Acceptance – Within 72 Hours of Abstract Submission

Final Registration – 30 March 2025

(2) For more details about the “2024 FSAB and SAB Annual/Symposium Awards of Society for Applied Biotechnology”, email your interest with a brief CV to drthanga.sabt@gmail.com before 30 March 2025.

We are looking forward to your active participation!

With warm and kind regards

Pavitra C. Chippalakatti

CCAP online algaculture course
2025-04-23 08:00 - 2025-04-24 17:00
The Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa (CCAP) is running a 2-day online course on Algaculture for Biotechnology on the 23rd and 24th April 2025. Please see the first website ([1]) for more details!

Links:——[1] https://www.ccap.ac.uk/index.php/algaculture2025/[2] http://www.ccap.ac.uk/[3] https://www.threads.net/@ccapoban[4] https://www.instagram.com/ccapoban/[5] https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPRVke11_aKA_6le0yQ11Hg[6] https://bsky.app/profile/ccapoban.bsky.social[7] https://www.sams.ac.uk/[8] http://www.uhi.ac.uk/

Freshwater Taxonomy course
2025-04-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Natural History Museum, London, is offering a 5-day course on Taxonomic skills and field techniques for freshwater ecology and quality funded by NERC, 19-23 May 2025. This course will deliver training in taxonomic skills from algae to invertebrates and field techniques for freshwater sciences, ecology and water quality, with training in practical identification skills tailored to the requirements of the participants. This training initiative targets PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, early-career environmental science researchers and those working in biology, environmental and ecological sectors. The course will benefit those who wish to acquire or enhance their taxonomic expertise, practical identification and field work skills.

Application deadline: 24 April 2025https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/study/training/freshwater-ecology.html

UK Maerl Forum 2025
2025-04-25 08:00 - 17:00
Background

Maerl is the collective name for several species of unattached, coralline red algae that can form extensive beds where conditions are favourable. Maerl beds support a large diversity of fauna and seaweeds and are classified as Habitats of Principal Importance (Priority Habitats) under the Natural Environment and Rural Communities (NERC) Act 2006. Maerl beds are considered to be an essential fish habitat and due to their fragility and very slow recovery times they are defined as an irreplaceable habitat by Natural England. Maerl beds are rare throughout their range. In England, the large majority of maerl beds are within Cornwall. Maerl is designated within the Fal and Helford Special Area of Conservation and the Manacles Marine Conservation Zone. Recent evidence highlights a far greater extent of maerl beds on the South Cornish coast than was previously recognised, these are largely unprotected by designations. In the past, maerl in the Fal Estuary was seriously degraded by extractive activities, from which it has not yet recovered. Maerl is still subject to a number of pressures. As an irreplaceable habitat, there is a strong imperative to remove and reduce these pressures so that maerl in Cornwall can continue to provide a flow of ecosystem services and can begin its slow recovery.

Purpose

To bring together academics, marine managers, advisors, conservationists, and investors to share knowledge of current research and conservation efforts for maerl and to explore developing a strategy for the conservation and management of maerl in Cornwall. The event aims to foster collaboration, exchange of knowledge, identify funding and build partnerships that will contribute to the creation of a maerl recovery action plan. Monitoring and review of progress against the action plan will be carried out through future meetings ofthe forum.

Location

University of Exeter, Penryn Campus, and online (hybrid).

Date

25th April 2025.

Structure

The Maerl Forum will consist of a full day 9am – 5pm.

A series of talks.

Facilitated workshops on – key pressures to address, priorities, evidence gaps, awareness raising, potential actions.

Optional Seasearch dive on maerl on Saturday 26th January for invited & trained Seasearch divers.

Technical report – a written account of proceedings with a UK and Cornwall Action Plan.

Organisation

A Forum steering group, with membership consisting of;

Abigail Crosby, Cornwall Council

Angie Gall, Natural England

Matt Slater, Cornwall Wildlife Trust

Victoria Hobson, University of Exeter

Jean-Luc Solandt, Blue Marine Foundation.

Jason Hall-Spencer, University of Plymouth

Trudy Russell, Natural England

Funders

University of Exeter

Cornwall Council Natural England Nature Recovery Fund

Nature England

Local Investment in Nature Cornwall (LINC)

Fal & Helford Special Area of Conservation S106 Fund

Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS) 2025
2025-06-03 00:00 - 2025-06-06 23:59

Royal Society Summer Exhibition
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-06 17:00
The BPS has set up a stall at the Royal Society Summer exhibition! This year showcases new developments in seaweed bioplastics, algae pigments and the use of Microalgae in Biotech.

Find out more here!

https://rs.brphycsoc.org

XXIV International Symposium of Cryptogamic Botany
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-07-10 17:00
Dear colleagues,We are pleased to welcome you to the 24th edition of the International Symposium of Cryptogamic Botany, which will be held in the city of Pontevedra (Galicia, Spain) from July 7 to 10, 2025.The theme of this edition is “Cryptogamic Diversity: Preserving the Past, Innovating the Future”. The purpose of this Symposium has always been to provide students, managers, educators, and researchers with the opportunity to share their research and development results in the five fields of cryptogamy: bryology, pteridology, phycology, lichenology, and mycology. It is also important to highlight the significance of this Symposium in fostering new networks and collaborations, as seen in previous editions, and which we are confident will be established again during this new gathering.In addition to the exciting scientific programme taking place from July 7 to 9, and the field trips scheduled for July 10, we hope you will also enjoy the rich natural, artistic, and cultural heritage that the magnificent city of Pontevedra has to offer.Save the date: July 7–10, 2025We look forward to seeing you in Pontevedra!The Organizing CommitteeXXIV International Symposium of Cryptogamix BotanyPontevedra – July 7 to 10, 2025

EIT food Algal Biotechnology course
2025-09-02 08:00 - 2025-09-04 17:00
Applications for the next algal biotech course are now open!

The course will be held from 2-4 September at Matis in Reykjavik, Iceland and provides introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth, and biotechnology from laboratory to small scale facilities. We will showcase the latest developments and challenges in the sector. The course will offer insights and examples from an industrial and entrepreneurial perspective, that can help the participants to found or improve their own algal-based business. This course is open to anyone with a Bachelor, MSc or PhD degree in science or to people with substantial experience within the aquaculture sector or food system.

We will start on the first day with speakers from both academia and industry and an evening of networking opportunities. The next days we will visit various companies in the algal biotech sector ranging from start-ups to large cultivation companies to downstream processing plants.

Only 30 places available so apply now to get a spot on the next algal biotech course.

Important information

Course dates: 2 – 4 September 2025

Location: Reykjavik, Iceland

In-person only

Costs: 240 euro (incl. VAT)

Participants: small course, only 30 places available

Website: Algal Biotechnology | EIT Food Learning Services.

Application portal: Algal Biotechnology Iceland 2025 – EIT Food Application Portal.

Fife Seaweed Fest
2025-09-06 08:00 - 2025-09-14 17:00
​WHY SEAWEED?

Nutrition, Inspiration, Enrichment!Seaweed is one of the millions of companion co-species with which we share the planet. It contributes to the health of our coasts, marine life and to us. There are around 650 different species in the UK bursting with potential.

Find out more here:

https://www.fifeseaweedfest.com

Advances in Coccolithophore Research meeting
2025-09-11 08:00 - 17:00
Registrations and abstract submissions are open for the upcoming Advances in Coccolithophore Research meeting, which will be held between 9-11 September 2025 at The Marine Biological Association (MBA), Plymouth, UK.Programme HighlightsThis year’s workshop will feature Talks, Panel Discussions, Poster Presentations and Networking Opportunities on four thematic areas:> Biogeochemistry> Cell Biology> Climate Change> EcosystemsPlenary and session speakers:Colin Brownlee – PlenaryBlanca Ausin, Griet Neukermans, Alba Gonzalez-Lanchas – BiogeochemistryAndre Scheffel, Kyoko Hagino – Cell BiologyRos Rickaby, Hongrui Zhang, Boris Karatsolis – Climate Change

Catarina V. Guerreiro – Ecosystems

– Location: Marine Biological Association, Plymouth, UK– Date: 9 – 11 September 2025– Register Now!

https://mymba.mba.ac.uk/ems-event-booking-page/advances-in-coccolithophore-research-2025.html

CCAP Algaculture training course
2025-10-28 08:00 - 2025-10-29 17:00
CCAP Algaculture training course – in person at SAMS, Oban

The Culture Collection of algae and Protozoa are thrilled to announce the next in-person training course that will take place at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS), Oban, on the 28 and 29th of October.

This two day course in a mix of hands-on lab practical classes and lectures. The course covers lots of aspects of algal biology, media prep and sterilization, algal maintenance techniques, strain isolation and purification, molecular phycology and bioinformatics, enumerations, scale-up and metabolomics. We have designed the course so that you will have plenty of interaction with the tutors for questions and discussions. We can even look in to working with organisms that you are most interested in!The course will run from 09:00-17:00 on both days.

You can learn more about it from the page on our website: https://www.ccap.ac.uk/index.php/algaculture2025/

A copy of the course program is attached.

Please email us if you have any questions or are interested in joining: ccap@sams.ac.uk

FEMS strategic research initiative
2025-11-11 22:30 - 23:30
Your voice matters: Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe

The Federation of European Microbiological Societies (FEMS) is conducting a survey to better understand the needs and priorities of microbiologists across Europe. We encourage all our members to take part so that our Society’s perspective is well represented.

By sharing your views, you will help identify key challenges in our field, guide how FEMS can best support the microbiology community, and ensure our collective voice is heard at the European level.

The survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and closes on Tuesday, 11 November 2025, 23:00 CET.

Take part here: https://uk01.l.antigena.com/l/uPbn5XEmy8l1xfBaPjn3l3KiVWdf-AGbCCBBDNLoGIsFobLZT2go2lu_i2v44KgbZA-bX5fjUxBIVUcRAQ9q~gQRg2kgw-SA-ixpdKX5ATAuWVQRoHlNe_W12mWdzBaz8zdsm3YnObP48wGGO_CjKnTFamT3yK4zLptL4tn75Q7QPkJ~jn9dPqBSUtmJZtlnS4B2tm8

ERIC-NE Conference
2025-11-21 08:00 - 17:00
Environmental Records Information Center – North East

Conference 2025 – 21st November 2025* 3.00 – 3.30 Welcome and refreshments* 3.30 – 3.50 Welcome and what’s been going on – Paul Stevens, ERIC* 3.50 – 4.20 Local Nature Recovery Strategies: an update from Local Authorities. – Local Authority reps* 4.20 – 4.40 A Reflection on the Ancient Woodland Inventory Update – Stephen McAvoy, ERIC* 4.40 – 5.10 BREAK* 5.10 – 5.30 Towards an Urban Flora for Newcastle and North Tyneside – James Common, NHSN* 5.30 – 5.50 Biological recording and its importance for marine management and conservation – Nick Brodin, Berwickshire & Northumberland Marine Nature Partnership* 5.50 – 6.00 Closing Remarks – Paul Stevens, ERIC

Sign Up:

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FcqhEsu1GUuv3NfY5HywR9zvHXCyzKBFuLpMrOKONxZUNE1FOE1WVUdYNEM2TFlDR1pFRDVKQ0c1Ui4u

BPS Aberystwyth 2026 Meeting
2026-01-06 08:00 - 2026-01-08 17:00
Find out more: https://aber.brphycsoc.org/wordpress/

Edinburgh Science Festival
2026-04-16 08:00 - 2026-04-17 17:00
BPS will be at Edinburgh Science Festival April 16+17, in conjunction with SAMS. The event is free entry, from 10.00 till 16.00 each day

Meet the sustainability scientists working with the most beautiful, diverse, and important organisms on our world – the algae!

Get up close and personal with algae and judge for yourself if they deserve more of our attention. Use their different pigments for some algae art. Use some science magic to turn algal extracts into biodegradable plastic. Examine the tiny, yet mighty, microalgae and the larger macroalgae (the “seaweeds”). Learn about the algal cornucopia and how algae can be harnessed to make our society more sustainable. Meet a range of scientists working on these amazing organisms and learn more about their cutting-edge research.

Presented by Dynamic Earth, the British Phycological Society and the Scottish Association for Marine Science.

Best wishes, Dan

Online CCAP Algaculture Course
2026-04-23 08:00 - 17:00
This three-day course will comprise a mix of theoretical lectures and video-based laboratory practical demonstrations. Overall, the course will cover algal biology, media preparation and sterilisation, algal maintenance techniques, sampling, isolation and purification, molecular phycology and bioinformatics, algal scale-up and enumeration. There will be plenty of time for discussion with the tutors and other experts.

The course will run from 09:00 to 13:00 BST (GMT+1) each day.

The course is aimed at students, technicians, early career researchers, industry professionals and algae enthusiasts.

Cost: 150GBP per attendee, payable by bank transfer or credit card (via PayPal).

Please note that this course will focus on microalgae. CCAP’s host institute, the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) hosts the Seaweed Academy, which offers training in macroalgae and the seaweed industry with input from CCAP.

If you have any questions please email ccap@sams.ac.uk.

Find out more here

Apply here

Young Algaeneers Symposium
2026-05-26 08:00 - 2026-05-29 17:00
We’re excited to invite you to the Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS), taking place in the Hub of Algae Research: Wageningen, Netherlands, from May 26–29th, 2026 (https://yas.eaba-association.org/en).Locally organized by the Chair for Bioprocess Engineering (WUR) and AlgaePARC, YAS brings together early-career professionals and experts in the algae field for an engaging and inspiring event. 🌟 Our full Program 🌟Speakers🌊Maria Barbosa -WUR🌊Alexander Mathys – ETH Zurich🌊Julie Zedler – Friedrich Schiller University🌊Susan Løvstad Holdt – DTU National Food Institute…more to be announced!Site-visits🍃AlgaePARC (with Algreen)🍃Lgem🔬Young Algaeneer Talks and Poster PresentationsAt YAS the Young Algaeneers take center stage! Pitch your project either during our poster sessions or in our Young Algaeneer Talk formatThe Young Algaeneer Talk sessions are:-Cultivation-Processing-Physiology and Genetic Engineering-Applications-SustainabilityWorkshops🌱Business Workshop with AlgaeProBANOS🌱Science Impact Workshop with StartHUB🌱Algae Mixology Workshop with Algreen🌱Algae Printing Workshop with L’eautelier🌱Algae Design Workshop with Poorva Shrivastava (SeaSpark)🌱Storytelling workshop with Emma HolmesWorking GroupsIn our new and exciting working group concept we offer real-world case-studies provided by academia and industry leaders:💡by Laszlo Nemes (Holodetect)💡by Antonio Ida (Spireat)💡by Iulian Boboescu (WUR)💡by Sarah d’Adamo (WUR)💡by Antoinette Kazbar (WUR): Seaweed as an Enabling Platform for Future Biotechnology and Bioprocess Systems💡by Meinke van Oenen (Algaenius)💡by Laurent Picot (University of La Rochelle): Designing a Sustainable and Commercially Viable Vegetable Oil Naturally Colored and Functionally Enhanced with Microalgae- or Cyanobacteria-Derived Pigments💡 by Edgar Suarez Garcia (Revyve) How to mildly disentangle the chloroplast in green algae and extract proteins (Rubisco+) from it💡YAS Workshop – How can we build the community?…more to be announced!🌏YAS-Alumni RoundtableFor our 10th anniversary, we bring together YAS-Alumni in an exciting roundtable format lead by Rene Wijffels🌿Seaweed suiteTravelers today demand change, yet often struggle to find eco-conscious hotels that don’t sacrifice quality for sustainability. The Seaweed SuiteTM by Morgan Rae from L’eautelier solves this paradox. This travelling pop-up demonstrates how seaweed can transform the hospitality sector.The Seaweed SuiteTM will open the doors to the general public for the first time during YAS26! Young Algaeneers will gain exclusive access, combined with a hands-on algae-printing workshop!Find the official press release attached – spread and share!🏆Innovation CompetitionFollow our Innovation competition, where Young Algaeneers pitch their innovative business ideas in front of an expert jury! Get inspired and vote for your favorite pitch!Kind regards,YAS2026 TEAM, locally organized by WUR and AlgaePARC

📢 Special offers🌟 Bsc and Msc students can now buy our special 10th anniversary student pass for 65 Euro (limited program access)!Register here: https://forms.gle/mWXjBCRaiSTHGAGn7DeadlinesDon’t miss the deadlines:Event RegistrationRegistration with Abstract Submission (for Poster Presentation or Young Algaeneer Talks) until: 26th March 2026Registration without Abstract Submission until: 1st May 2026Host YAS27: Application for YAS27 hosts end 15th April2026Social Events🤝Pubquiz evening in the Grandcafé Loburg🤝Anniversary Dinner at Slot Doddendael🤝Storytelling Show

16th European Diatom Meeting
2026-07-06 08:00 - 2026-07-10 17:00
16th European Diatom Meeting, Murcia (Spain), 6-10th July 2026

” ” “Habitat degradation caused by environmental changes and human activities has increased progressively, endangering not only the survival of some species but also the maintenance of several economic activities. In environmental prevention, control, and management, diatoms are essential, as they help us interpret both current and past changes. These extraordinarily beautiful microalgae, with frustules synthesized on a nanometric scale, are not only indispensable in environmental studies across all aquatic systems but can also provide ingredients of great interest and economic value in aquaculture, agriculture, nutrition, cosmetics, and medicine, besides their relevance in forensic sciences. We hope that this meeting, organized for the first time in Spain, will showcase anactive diatomist community with a strong cohort of young researchers (promoters of the event), promising a bright future for the study of these marvellous organisms.

The issues faced by southern European countries, including Spain, deserve attention, particularly in the management of their coastal, transition water zonesand semi-arid streams, without neglecting the essential aspects of evolution and phylogeny. The topics proposed surely will promote fruitful discussions not only for scientists but also for managers and politicians in charge of environmental questions. The future of diatomology is in the shoulders of young people and they will have especial protagonism in the new format of flash talks. Finally, this is also a good opportunity to know the Region of Murcia (Southeast Spain), the roman archaeological sites in Cartagena, Murcia cathedral, The Mar Menor coastal lagoon or not very far the castles of Mula and Caravaca de la Cruzand prehistoric cave paintings. Hope you join us and enjoy the sunny charm of Murcia.

Topics

Diatoms as indicators of past and present environmental change.

Diatoms in the era of big data and integrative biology.

Diatoms as ecosystem players and tools of sustainability.

Plenary speakers

* The life of marine benthic diatoms in intertidal sediments. Graham J.C. Underwood, University Essex, United Kingdom.* Genomic insights into the speciation and adaptation of diatoms. Eveline Pinseel, University Ghent, Belgium.* Unraveling diatom communities in temporary rivers: taxonomic and functional perspectives. Helena Novais, University Evora, Portugal

Scientific committeeSalomé Almeida, University of Aveiro, PortugalMarco Cantonati, University Bologna, ItalyMartyn Kelly, University of Nottingham, United KingdomLourenço Ribeiro, University Lisbon, PortugalZrenka Ljubesic, University Zagreb, CroatiaJana Kulichová, Charles University Prague, Czech RepublikRoksana Majewska, Nord University, NoruegaNelida Abarca, Botanischer Garten und Botanisches Museum Berlin, GermanyElena Jovanoska, Senckenberg Research Institute and Natural History MuseumFrankfurt and Main, GermanyElisa Falasco, University Torino, Italy

Workshops

The genera Pseudostaurosira and Nanofrustulum in Europe: a morphological and taxonomic overview of all reported species.Bart Van de Vijver1,2, Margaux Pottiez1 & Carlos E. Wetzel31Meise Botanic Garden, Belgium, 2University of Antwerp, Belgium,3Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST), Luxembourg

Digital diatomology and intercalibration.Michael Kloster and Andrea Burfeid-Castellanos, University Duisburg-Essen, Germany.Hands on workshops

Exploring Diatom Morphology with Field Emission SEMScientific and Technic Research Area of Murcia University (ACTI)Only for groups until 7 persons that can bring their own samples.

Confocal Microscopy for Diatom Research: Principles and ApplicationsScientific and Technic Research Area of Murcia University (ACTI)Only for groups until 7 persons that can bring their own samples.

Field trips and excursions– Three excursions and field trips are proposed and will be organized on demand.

Mar Menor coastal lagoon visiting the five islands.

Semiarid streams and marshes.

Fees

Inscription – Before April 16th – After April 16thAcademics/professionals – 225 – 300Students – 150 – 225Accompanying persons – 120 – 195

WorkshopsAcademics/professionals – 150 – 200Students – 50 – 100Inscription fees include congress materials, coffees, lunches and banquet.

Important dataInscription and abstracts: November 15th – April 24th.Abstracts acceptance: May 15th.Definitive Programme: May 31st.

Sign Uphttps://edm2026.es

Photosynthesis 2026
2026-07-26 08:00 - 2026-07-30 17:00
Photosynthesis 2026is coming to Liverpool, 26 – 30 July 2026.

The study of photosynthesis has attracted the attention of successive legions of biologists, biochemists, chemists and physicists for over 200 years. Never in the history of photosynthesis research, however, has progress in our understanding of photosynthetic mechanisms, regulation and improvement been made as rapidly as it has over the past 5 years. Substantial efforts to improve the efficiency and productivity of photosynthesis have the potential to increase crop yields without further increasing fertilizer and water use. Moreover, tailoring photosynthesis to meet the needs of nature-based solutions to climate change and to the sustainability of food production remain global challenges to be addressed by the photosynthesis community.This meeting will galvanise participants from academia and industry to translate this new mechanistic understanding of photosynthetic function into improved crop production and more efficient terrestrial carbon sinks.

Featuring 25 concurrent sessions, the International Conference on Photosynthesis Research 2026 (ICPR26) will be held in the heart of Liverpool on the banks of the River Mersey at the spectacular ACC.

Abstract submission is now open!

Early-bird registration opens January 2026.

Abstract submission closes:March 31st for oral presentationsMay 15th for poster presentationshttps://photosynthesis2026.com/

Maerl and Herring festival
2026-09-25 08:00 - 2026-09-27 17:00
The Maerl and Herring festival will take place on the 25-27th September 2026, at Coigach Community Hall overlooking the Summer Isles in Wester Ross:

Maerl & Herring Festival

Events will include a talk by Jason Hall-Spencer to launch the following status of maerl report for the Blue Hope Alliance, which is linked below:

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