The British Phycological Society

XXIV International Symposium of Cryptogamic Botany
2025-07-07 08:00 - 2025-07-10 17:00 (Europe/London)
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

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

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

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

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

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/

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

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)

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is registered in Scotland as a Company Limited by Guarantee (SC009292) and is a registered charity (9206). SAMS has two actively trading wholly owned subsidiary companies: SAMS Enterprise Ltd (SC224404) and SAMS Ltd (SC306912). All Companies in the group are registered in Scotland and share a registered office at SAMS, Dunbeg, Oban, Scotland, PA37 1QA. The content of this message may contain personal views which are not the views of SAMS unless specifically stated. Please note that all email traffic is monitored for purposes of security and spam filtering. As such individual emails may be examined in more detail.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

24th Annual Seaweed Symposium Seaweeds in a Changing World
2023-02-19 08:00 - 2023-02-24 17:00 | 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!

71st Annual Meeting of the British Phycological Society
2023-01-24 00:00 - 2023-01-27 23:59
Newcastle University, UK

As usual, the annual meeting will be packed with the latest advances in phycological research and provide an outlet for research across the whole spectrum of algal research topics. More information is available on the Meeting Webpage.

The AGM of the BPS will be held on the afternoon or evening of January 24th.

AlgaEurope 2022
2022-12-13 08:00 - 2022-12-15 17:00 | Rome, Italy, Ergife Palace Hotel, Via Aurelia, 619, Rome, 00165, Italy
AlgaEurope is a unique opportunity to learn and understand all about algae production and commercialization and interact with over 350 key players from more than 45 countries. One of the key success factors of AlgaEurope is the close cooperation between EABA – European Algae Biomass Association and DLG Benelux. Since years AlgaEurope is one of the most global comprehensive conferences about science, technology and business in the Algae Biomass sector organized by industry professionals.

Wild SciArt
2022-03-10 16:00 - 18:00
An annual meeting of marine scientists and artists with an interest in the sea to encourage collaboration. Our inaugural thematic event ‘Art, Science and Algae’ welcomes a group of creatives that utilise algal research in their practice to speak about their work. Followed by a panel session exploring issues that arise when artists and scientists want to collaborate, including funding. We will close with an open floor, encouraging contributions from all participants.

Our Keynote speaker is Anna Dumitriu. Dumitriu is an internationally renowned British artist who works with BioArt, sculpture, installation, and digital media to explore biology and robotics.

The event is hosted by the Scottish Association for Marine Science in Collaboration with the Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa.

Named in honour of oceanographer and illustrator John James Wild, official artist and secretary of the 1872-76 Challenger Expedition.

A publication with information about the event and the speakers will also be e-mailed to all that register for the event.

Schedule

Introduction:

Nick Owens (SAMS)

Host:

Juliet Brodie (Natural History Museum)

Keynote Speaker:

Anna Dumitriu

Speakers:

Jessica Giannotti (Crubag)

Samuel Ilife (The Design Museum)

Alice Sharp (Invisible Dust)

Miek Zwamborn (Knockvologon)

Panel Discussion:

Julie Platt (SAMS)

Alice Sharp (Invisible Dust)

Scott Donaldson (Creative Scotland)

Open floor session

How do I join this event?

To join the webinar, please register on Event Brite.

Once you have registered for the event, we will send you a confirmation email with a Zoom link.

Accessing is straightforward and we will be presenting using Zoom. As this is an online event, we recommend you try and join the webinar from a location where you have good quality internet/WiFi connection for a smooth viewing experience.

You will have the option to join via the Zoom app or directly on the web.

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Event FAQs:

Will I be able to ask questions at this event?

Yes! There are two ways to ask questions.

1 – There will be a live online Q&A chat function available at all times during the live presentation where you can ask questions and we will do our best to answer them there and then.

2 – You can engage in the open floor discussion at the end of the event.

Will this event be recorded and can I access it later?

Yes, this webinar will be recorded. This is a view only, anonymous webinar and attendees will not appear on screen.

Missed this event? Simply click the link to join the webinar and a recording will be available to view.

What about my privacy during the event?

Attendees’ cameras and microphones are automatically turned off. This is a view only webinar with the function to type any questions throughout. If you do not wish for your name to appear on the webinar chat function, which all attendees may see if your question is published, then please join anonymously and do not type your name or any personal details in this function. This event will be recorded and will be available to view at a later time by those who could not attend. The recording and discussion may be shared by participants and audience members with others.

Phycoclub Virtual Seminar
2022-02-25 10:30 - 17:00
Join us on Friday the 25th of February at 10:30 am for a talk by Dr Dale Mclure from the Chemical Engineering Department at Brunel University, Uxbridge.

As a chemical engineer he has extensive experience in process scale-up and process development. If you have any questions about how process performance can be improved for large-scale bioreactors, join us for a chat on, “scaling-up microalgae processes”.

You can register using this link https://ucl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJ0odu-sqzsoHNxGqEndG1kkeW8XCoO9ae2G

Algaculture for Biotechnology Online Training Course
2022-02-09 08:00 - 2022-02-10 17:00
With continuing Covid19 constraints, CCAP will once again be delivering their annual CCAP CPD course online, via MS Teams. The course is aimed at students, technicians, early career researchers, industry professionals and algae enthusiasts. You are invited to register for this unique course comprising:

Short lectures from our SAMS experts and External speakers on:

Algal Biodiversity & TaxonomyNutritionPhotosynthesisMicroalgae Biotechnology: Opportunities and ChallengesMolecular Phycology and BioinformaticsLarge scale microalgal cultureMetabolomics

Practical Demonstrations by our technical experts on:

Growth media preparationStrain IsolationSub-culturingEnumerationCryopreservationCCAP’s algal scale up facility (CCAP-ARIES)

Opportunities for discussion, questions and networking will be timetabled.

Please note that this course will focus on microalgae. CCAP’s host institute, the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) has recently gained funding to open a Seaweed Academy, which will offer training in macroalgae and the seaweed industry, in collaboration with CCAP, in the future.

Feedback from the online Algaculture for Biotechnology course run in February 2021: “I found it very beneficial to gain exposure to different parts of algal research and how the research are driving development in the industry.” “I personally mostly enjoyed the mixture of talks from the field of research and the hands-on videos. It was a really good mixture. I could not decide which lecture was the most interesting, the mixture was just really good!”

This training is being financially supported by the British Phycological Society (BPS) and Algae-UK, however, a fee of £50 to cover costs will be charged.

Spaces will be limited, so please apply by 14th of January 2022. To apply please email ccap@sams.ac.uk. Please include the following applicant information:

Your nameCurrent position & place of work/learningA short paragraph (200 words max) which highlights your research interest and motivation for applying to the coursePlease highlight if you are a member of the British Phycological Society

Upon confirmation that you have been selected to join the course, you will be contacted with details for payment.

BPS Support: We are delighted to announce support from the British Phycological Society. They have agreed to cover some of the participant attendance fees. The CCAP team will make a decision based upon the applicant information provided. If successfully selected, the BPS will refund your course fee directly.

Algae-UK Support: We thank Algae-UK for their contribution towards the running costs of this course.

70th Annual Meeting of the British Phycological Society
2022-01-04 08:00 - 2022-01-07 17:00 | Swansea University, Singleton Campus, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom
Swansea University, UK

As usual, the annual meeting will be packed with the latest advances in phycological research and provide an outlet for research across the whole spectrum of algal research topics. Through the special theme of ‘Harnessing algal solutions towards a sustainable future’ we will explore blue carbon, food systems, and sustainable industrial applications.

As a first for the BPS annual meeting, we’re pleased to be able to offer both in person and online attendance options, which we hope will provide flexible, sustainable, and access-enhancing alternatives. On this website we hope you’ll find all you need to get excited, registered, and prepared for the meeting. We are looking forward to seeing you – in person or virtually – on the Welsh Riviera in January.

For further information, please view the conference website: https://www.bps-conf2022.org/

Freshwater Field Meeting
2021-09-03 - 2021-09-05
The BPS and Quekett Microscopical Club are planning to hold another joint freshwater field meeting on the weekend of 3-5 September at Malham Tarn field centre. These are informal events with opportunities to collect and examine algae material from some beautiful locations. This year, Allan Pentecost will be guiding us around the phycological delights of the Malham. All BPS members are welcome but we particularly encourage students to attend. This is a good opportunity to learn about identification and ecology of freshwater algae in a relaxed setting.
Students who are members of the BPS will be eligible for a bursary to cover costs (more details at https://brphycsoc.org/awards_training/). If you are interested, get in touch and I’ll send more details.
Martyn Kelly – MGKelly@bowburn-consultancy.co.uk

10th European Algae Industry Summit
2021-04-21 08:00 - 2021-04-22 17:00
ACI is hosting the next European Algae Industry Summit on 21st & 22nd April 2021 in Reykjavik, Iceland.This edition will focus on improving production methods, both from an efficiency and a sustainable perspective, with case studies from key players of each segment bringing forward their experience.The conference will also take an in-depth look into the most recently developed technologies, the potential of algae as a biomaterials, as well as the way to get algae to the next level, on a standards, awareness and marketing levels. The various conference topics will be discussed through case studies sessions and interactive panel discussions, to ensure a positive exchange with all industry actors involved.
Download the agenda

12th International Phycological Congress (IPC2021)
2021-03-22 - 2021-03-26
The 12th International Phycological Congress (IPC2021) will be held as a fully virtual Congress on 22 – 26 March 2021.
The Scientific Program of IPC2021 will follow the traditional IPC format and will consist of plenary and keynote lectures by renowned international researchers, already confirmed. In addition, there will be oral and e-posters presentations in the frame of 15 areas of phycology.
The second circular is now available on their website where you will also find information on registration and abstract submission processes, important dates and other details. Please visit the website and social media for regular updates

BPS Funding Schemes - Summer Undergraduate Internships Application Deadline
2021-02-01
This funding scheme is intended to enable students to carry out a research project during the summer vacation at an academic institution or a commercial company, public agency or regulatory body that uses or considers algae in their work. The emphasis is on providing research experience and training for the student. Summer projects are generally for 4-6 weeks.

Applications for funding must be made using the official form for the funding scheme available from the BPS website https://brphycsoc.org/awards_training/.
For further information on the funding scheme please download the BPS Funding Guidelines here.

BPS Funding Schemes - Student Bursaries Application Deadline
2021-02-01
Enquiries concerning any of the BPS Funding Schemes should be directed to the Chair of the BPS Awards and Training Committee awards@brphycsoc.org
Applications for funding must be made using the official form for the funding scheme available from the BPS website https://brphycsoc.org/awards_training/ Applications should be left in Microsoft Word format and not converted to PDF. Submit by email to awards@brphycsoc.org before midnight on the day of the application deadline. Late applications will not be considered.
For further information on student bursaries please see the updated version of the BPS Funding Guidelines – download here.

BPS Winter Meeting 2021 - Nottingham (Online)
2021-01-04 - 2021-01-08
The 69th Annual Meeting of the British Phycological Society with Protistology UK

Registration opens 1 September 2020

4th to 8th January 2021 (Online) University of Nottingham

Visit the meeting website, here.

Virtual Early Career European Microscopy Congress 2020
2020-11-24 - 2020-11-26
The Virtual Early Career European Microscopy Congress 2020 starts 24th November, with the opening ceremony at 08:45 GMT. But the beauty of a virtual event is that you can choose to attend at the last minute and still catch all the talks you are interested in! Registration will remain open throughout the event and Early Career Researchers and students can register to attend for FREE. EMS Members can register at a discounted rate. Find out more about registration

The full conference programme is available to view on the emc2020 website and will be online for several weeks after the event, so if you don’t get the chance to attend virtually you will still be able to read the abstracts. View the conference programme
