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SUMMARY:BPS Winter Meeting 2025 - Hull
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-winter-meeting-2025-hull/
LOCATION:Hull University\, Cottingham Road\, Hull\, HU6 7RU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:EIT Food Algal Biotechnology course
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\nThe 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/).\n\nThe 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.\n\nMore information and application here (deadline 14th March 2025): https://learning.eitfood.eu/courses/algal-biotechnology\n\nDate: 2nd & 3rd April 2025\n\nPlace: Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB\, Stuttgart\, Germany\n\nNumber of participants: Limited to 30\n\nCourse fee: € 240 (incl. VAT)\n\nThe 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.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/62424/
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SUMMARY:International Symposium on Bioresource Technology
DESCRIPTION:Dear Researchers \n\n\n\nGreetings from the Society for Applied Biotechnology! \n\n\n\n(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. \n\n\n\nSymposium Brochure \n\n\n\nhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/1ojKa49TVWS–j0qRe-4DprA6a4UerwFH/view?usp=sharing \n\n\n\nPlease 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: \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.gle/bU42RAcNavWCtXBx7 \n\n\n\nImportant Deadlines (Revised) \n\n\n\nSubmission of Abstract – 30 March 2025 \n\n\n\nNotification of Acceptance – Within 72 Hours of Abstract Submission \n\n\n\nFinal Registration – 30 March 2025 \n\n\n\n(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. \n\n\n\nWe are looking forward to your active participation! \n\n\n\nWith warm and kind regards \n\n\n\nPavitra C. Chippalakatti
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/international-symposium-on-bioresource-technology/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T170000
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SUMMARY:CCAP online algaculture course
DESCRIPTION: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! \n\n\n\nLinks:——[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/
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/ccap-online-algaculture-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250424T170000
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SUMMARY:Freshwater Taxonomy course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nApplication deadline: 24 April 2025https://www.nhm.ac.uk/our-science/study/training/freshwater-ecology.html
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/freshwater-taxonomy-course/
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SUMMARY:UK Maerl Forum 2025
DESCRIPTION:Background\n\n\n\nMaerl 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. \n\n\n\nPurpose\n\n\n\nTo 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. \n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nUniversity of Exeter\, Penryn Campus\, and online (hybrid). \n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n25th April 2025. \n\n\n\nStructure\n\n\n\nThe Maerl Forum will consist of a full day 9am – 5pm. \n\n\n\n\nA series of talks.\n\n\n\nFacilitated workshops on – key pressures to address\, priorities\, evidence gaps\, awareness raising\, potential actions.\n\n\n\nOptional Seasearch dive on maerl on Saturday 26th January for invited & trained Seasearch divers.\n\n\n\nTechnical report – a written account of proceedings with a UK and Cornwall Action Plan.\n\n\n\n\nOrganisation\n\n\n\nA Forum steering group\, with membership consisting of; \n\n\n\n\nAbigail Crosby\, Cornwall Council\n\n\n\nAngie Gall\, Natural England\n\n\n\nMatt Slater\, Cornwall Wildlife Trust\n\n\n\nVictoria Hobson\, University of Exeter\n\n\n\nJean-Luc Solandt\, Blue Marine Foundation.\n\n\n\nJason Hall-Spencer\, University of Plymouth\n\n\n\nTrudy Russell\, Natural England\n\n\n\n\nFunders\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of Exeter\n\n\n\nCornwall Council Natural England Nature Recovery Fund\n\n\n\nNature England\n\n\n\nLocal Investment in Nature Cornwall (LINC)\n\n\n\nFal & Helford Special Area of Conservation S106 Fund
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/uk-maerl-forum-2025/
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SUMMARY:Young Algaeneers Symposium (YAS) 2025
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URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/young-algaeneers-symposium-yas-2025-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250701T080000
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SUMMARY:Royal Society Summer Exhibition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nFind out more here! \n\n\n\nhttps://rs.brphycsoc.org
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/royal-society-summer-exhibition/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250707T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250710T170000
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SUMMARY:XXIV International Symposium of Cryptogamic Botany
DESCRIPTION: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
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/xxiv-international-symposium-of-cryptogamic-botany/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250902T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T170000
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SUMMARY:EIT food Algal Biotechnology course
DESCRIPTION:Applications for the next algal biotech course are now open! \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nOnly 30 places available so apply now to get a spot on the next algal biotech course. \n\n\n\nImportant information \n\n\n\nCourse dates:   2 – 4 September 2025 \n\n\n\nLocation:            Reykjavik\, Iceland \n\n\n\n                              In-person only \n\n\n\nCosts:                 240 euro (incl. VAT) \n\n\n\nParticipants:     small course\, only 30 places available \n\n\n\nWebsite:             Algal Biotechnology | EIT Food Learning Services. \n\n\n\nApplication portal: Algal Biotechnology Iceland 2025 – EIT Food Application Portal.
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/eit-food-algal-biotechnology-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250914T170000
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CREATED:20250827T172233Z
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SUMMARY:Fife Seaweed Fest
DESCRIPTION:​WHY SEAWEED?\n\n\n\nNutrition\, 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. \n\n\n\nFind out more here: \n\n\n\nhttps://www.fifeseaweedfest.com
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/fife-seaweed-fest/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250911T170000
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SUMMARY:Advances in Coccolithophore Research meeting
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nCatarina V. Guerreiro – Ecosystems \n\n\n\n– Location: Marine Biological Association\, Plymouth\, UK– Date: 9 – 11 September 2025– Register Now! \n\n\n\nhttps://mymba.mba.ac.uk/ems-event-booking-page/advances-in-coccolithophore-research-2025.html
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/advances-in-coccolithophore-research-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251028T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251029T170000
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CREATED:20251012T093247Z
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SUMMARY:CCAP Algaculture training course
DESCRIPTION:CCAP Algaculture training course – in person at SAMS\, Oban \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nYou can learn more about it from the page on our website: https://www.ccap.ac.uk/index.php/algaculture2025/ \n\n\n\nA copy of the course program is attached. \n\n\n\nPlease email us if you have any questions or are interested in joining: ccap@sams.ac.uk
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/ccap-algaculture-training-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T223000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251111T233000
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SUMMARY:FEMS strategic research initiative
DESCRIPTION:Your voice matters: Help shape the future of microbiology in Europe \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nBy 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. \n\n\n\nThe survey takes about 12 minutes to complete and closes on Tuesday\, 11 November 2025\, 23:00 CET. \n\n\n\nTake part here: https://uk01.l.antigena.com/l/uPbn5XEmy8l1xfBaPjn3l3KiVWdf-AGbCCBBDNLoGIsFobLZT2go2lu_i2v44KgbZA-bX5fjUxBIVUcRAQ9q~gQRg2kgw-SA-ixpdKX5ATAuWVQRoHlNe_W12mWdzBaz8zdsm3YnObP48wGGO_CjKnTFamT3yK4zLptL4tn75Q7QPkJ~jn9dPqBSUtmJZtlnS4B2tm8
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/fems-strategic-research-initiative/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251121T170000
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CREATED:20251119T005259Z
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SUMMARY:ERIC-NE Conference
DESCRIPTION:Environmental Records Information Center – North East\n\n\n\nConference 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 \n\n\n\nSign Up: \n\n\n\nhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FcqhEsu1GUuv3NfY5HywR9zvHXCyzKBFuLpMrOKONxZUNE1FOE1WVUdYNEM2TFlDR1pFRDVKQ0c1Ui4u
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/eric-ne-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260106T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260108T170000
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CREATED:20251023T164323Z
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SUMMARY:BPS Aberystwyth 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Find out more: https://aber.brphycsoc.org/wordpress/
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/bps-aberystwyth-2026-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260416T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260417T170000
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Science Festival
DESCRIPTION: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 \n\n\n\nMeet the sustainability scientists working with the most beautiful\, diverse\, and important organisms on our world – the algae! \n\n\n\nGet 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. \n\n\n\nPresented by Dynamic Earth\, the British Phycological Society and the Scottish Association for Marine Science. \n\n\n\nBest wishes\, Dan
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/edinburgh-science-festival/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260423T170000
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SUMMARY:Online CCAP Algaculture Course
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nThe course will run from 09:00 to 13:00 BST (GMT+1) each day. \n\n\n\nThe course is aimed at students\, technicians\, early career researchers\, industry professionals and algae enthusiasts. \n\n\n\nCost: 150GBP per attendee\, payable by bank transfer or credit card (via PayPal). \n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\nIf you have any questions please email ccap@sams.ac.uk. \n\n\n\nFind out more here \n\n\n\nApply here
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/online-ccap-algaculture-course/
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SUMMARY:Young Algaeneers Symposium
DESCRIPTION: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\n\n\n\n📢 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
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/young-algaeneers-symposium/
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T170000
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SUMMARY:16th European Diatom Meeting
DESCRIPTION:16th European Diatom Meeting\, Murcia (Spain)\, 6-10th July 2026 \n\n\n\n” ” “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. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nTopics \n\n\n\n\nDiatoms as indicators of past and present environmental change.\n\n\n\nDiatoms in the era of big data and integrative biology.\n\n\n\nDiatoms as ecosystem players and tools of sustainability.\n\n\n\n\nPlenary speakers \n\n\n\n* 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 \n\n\n\nScientific 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 \n\n\n\nWorkshops \n\n\n\nThe 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 \n\n\n\nDigital diatomology and intercalibration.Michael Kloster and Andrea Burfeid-Castellanos\, University Duisburg-Essen\, Germany.Hands on workshops \n\n\n\nExploring 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. \n\n\n\nConfocal 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. \n\n\n\nField trips and excursions– Three excursions and field trips are proposed and will be organized on demand. \n\n\n\n\nMar Menor coastal lagoon visiting the five islands.\n\n\n\n\n\nSemiarid streams and marshes.\n\n\n\n\nFees \n\n\n\nInscription – Before April 16th – After April 16thAcademics/professionals – 225 – 300Students – 150 – 225Accompanying persons – 120 – 195 \n\n\n\nWorkshopsAcademics/professionals – 150 – 200Students – 50 – 100Inscription fees include congress materials\, coffees\, lunches and banquet. \n\n\n\nImportant dataInscription and abstracts: November 15th – April 24th.Abstracts acceptance: May 15th.Definitive Programme: May 31st. \n\n\n\nSign Uphttps://edm2026.es
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/16th-european-diatom-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Photosynthesis 2026
DESCRIPTION:Photosynthesis 2026is coming to Liverpool\, 26 – 30 July 2026. \n\n\n\nThe 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. \n\n\n\nFeaturing 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. \n\n\n\nAbstract submission is now open! \n\n\n\nEarly-bird registration opens January 2026. \n\n\n\nAbstract submission closes:March 31st for oral presentationsMay 15th for poster presentationshttps://photosynthesis2026.com/
URL:https://brphycsoc.org/event/photosynthesis-2026/
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