BPS Funding Schemes – Student Bursaries Application Deadline
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. […]
BPS Funding Schemes – Project Awards Application Deadline
This scheme is intended to support hypothesis-driven projects that promote and further phycology, its applications and dissemination. These awards are not intended to fund PhD research but there are no further restrictions on the nature of the project, provided it is consistent with the aims of the BPS. Projects may include, for example, feasibility exercises, […]
Identification of Challenging Seaweeds
Marine Biological Association The Laboratory, Citadel Hill,, Plymouth, Devon, United KingdomThis course is designed for those who want to look at seaweeds in more detail and get to grips with the more difficult groups (e.g. slimy green and brown seaweeds and red seaweeds that can only be identified reliably under high powered microscopes or by sectioning). Attention will be given to recognising non-native species, of […]
EUMETSAT Copernicus Marine Data Stream (CMDS) Training Workshop
EUMETSAT Copernicus Marine Data Stream (CMDS) Training Workshop - Using Copernicus satellite data for ocean application. The course will be held in Tallinn, Estonia from 15th – 19th June 2020 with a two week online phase prior to the classroom phase. Applications are open until 27thMarch 2020 The purpose of this training workshop is to […]
BPS Summer Council Meeting
Linnean Society of London Burlington House, Piccadilly, Londond, United KingdomBPS Summer Council Meeting - Thursday 9th July 10:00 to 16:00 Linnean Society of London Burlington House Piccadilly London W1J 0BF A committee room has been booked together with a sandwich lunch.
DETERMINATION COURSE OF EUGLENOIDS
University of South Bohemia Faculty of Science, Na Zlaté stoce 1, České Budějovice, Czech Republic20th - 24th July 2020, at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (České Budějovice, Czech Republic). Five-days course focused on determination of freshwater representatives of photosynthetic and colourless euglenoids especially from the European region together with common ubiquitous species. The course will consist of theoretical lectures focused on modern taxonomy […]
DETERMINATION COURSE OF FRESHWATER AND TERRESTRIAL CYANOBACTERIA
University of South Bohemia Faculty of Science, Na Zlaté stoce 1, České Budějovice, Czech Republic27th – 31st July 2020, at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (České Budějovice, Czech Republic). The five day course is focused on determination of freshwater and terrestrial Cyanobacteria in context with modern taxonomical approaches. It consists of theoretical lectures of systematic classification, ecology and taxonomic criteria of Cyanobacteria, and […]
emc2020 Copenhagen
The European Microscopy Congress 2020 in Copenhagen is being held from 23-28 August 2020. CANCELLED - SEE ORGANIZER WEBSITE
London Freshwater Algal Identification Course
Natural History Museum Cromwell Road, London, London, United KingdomWe are pleased to offer a five-day course to train staff of environmental and other agencies, utility companies, consultancies, museums, universities and research students in the identification of the major groups of ecologically-important freshwater algae. Special consideration will be given to harmful and nuisance algae, recognition of algae responsible for 'incidents' and the use of […]
Introduction to Phytoplankton (Beginner)
This course is perfect for those who have a strong interest in algae but little experience within the field. Disclaimer: Due to government guidelines relating to social distancing in response to COVID-19, we will only be running courses at a capacity of 8 students per course. The safety of our staff and course attendees is […]
