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Black In Plant Science- UK
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Our aim is to connect, celebrate, and cultivate UK-based Black Plant Scientists. We are creating a community that provides support to existing and aspiring plant scientists https://blackinplantscience.org/
📢Speaker Announcement: Jessica Ashman
🧾Panel: The Journey of Plants through Black Botanist
Jessica Ashman is a Jamaican British interdisciplinary artist, based in London. Her practice is informed by the hidden histories of the Black British Jamaican diaspora communities.
Learn more: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
September 25, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢Speaker Announcement: Dr Christine Eyene 
🧾Panel: The Journey of Plants through Black Botanist

Christine Eyene is an art historian, critic and curator. She is Senior Lecturer in Contemporary Art at Liverpool John Moores University.

Learn more about Christine and register here: buff.ly/jWhjAei
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
📢Speaker Announcement: CARGO Movement
🧾Panel: The Journey of Plants through Black Botanist

CARGO is a not for profit organisation founded in 2016 by creative director Charles Golding and Poet Lawrence Hoo.

Learn more about CARGO Movement and register here: buff.ly/jWhjAei
September 23, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢You have until this Sunday evening to register for the Black in Plant Science Conference 2025!

Join us for an unforgettable day of connection and celebration and hear from some of the leading plant enthusiasts from the UK and beyond.

Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1362997455...
September 22, 2025 at 11:30 AM
📢Speaker Announcement: Jade Bleau
🧾Panel: The Journey of Plants through Black Botanist

Jade Bleau, PhD, is a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the University of Dundee/James Hutton Institute.

Learn more about Jade and register here: buff.ly/jWhjAei
September 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We are so honoured that we are hosting our second Black in Plant Science Conference which wouldn't be possible without our incredible sponsors:

@TheGatsbyFoundation
@SEB
@JohnInnesCentre
@UniversityofLeeds
@GrowMoreFoundation
@NewPhytologist
@ThePlantJournal
@BioImaging UK and @PhysicsofLife
September 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Panel Announcement: The Journey of Plants through Black Botanist

Join us for an inspiring and educational panel exploring the profound connections between plants, people, and the powerful legacy of Black botanists throughout history and today.

Register here: buff.ly/D0t0mgb
September 16, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢Deadlines fast approaching for the BiPS Conference 2025!

Join us for a day of connection and celebration where we'll be hearing from the renowned academics Nicola Patron and Kevin Cox. With workshops on a variety of topics and a chance for you to build your community.

Register: buff.ly/J9PM0Wj
September 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
📢Speaker Announcement: Katharine Hubbard
🧾Workshop: Culturally Sensitive Mentoring

Dr Katharine Hubbard is a leading expert in areas including equity within HE, awarding gaps, effective pedagogies within STEM subjects and career support for education focussed academics.

Learn more: buff.ly/huckAbw
September 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢Speaker Announcement: Chloe Lewis
🧾Workshop: Culturally Sensitive Mentoring

Chloe Lewis is the founder and Programme Director of The Catalyst Collective, an organisation that pairs Black teenage girls with Black women mentors for high impact mentoring experiences. Learn more: buff.ly/huckAbw
September 9, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢Workshop Announcement: Culturally Sensitive Mentoring

Chaired by Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso alongside Dr Katharine Hubbard and Chloe Lewis this interactive workshop equips mentors with the tools to engage meaningfully across cultures.

To find out more, head to our website: buff.ly/huckAbw
September 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌿 Calling All Undergrads!
Black in Plant Science Conference 2025 - Friday 24 September

- 🤝 Meet fellow students & researchers
- 🎤 Hear from inspiring speakers
- 🍃 Build your academic and social community
- 🎓 Student Fee: £15

🔗 Register Here: buff.ly/cdIr29N
September 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Speaker Announcement: Lisa-Dionne Morris
🧾Workshop: Working beyond academia, different routes

Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is a distinguished UK-based Black female leader who is transforming the landscape of leadership, equity, and diversity in academia & beyond.

Learn more here: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
August 15, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Speaker Announcement: Brian Chimzinga
🧾Workshop: Working beyond academia, different routes

Brian is a crop scientist and certified seed inspector specialising in cereals and pulses, currently working with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).

Learn more and register here: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
August 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🌿 Thinking of joining the Black in Plant Science Conference but worried about cost? Don’t be! 💸

This conference is intentionally affordable — because access to science, community, and opportunity shouldn’t come with a hefty price tag.

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📅 Friday 24 October
📍 University of Leeds
August 12, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢Speaker Announcement: Bharat Pokhrel
🧾Workshop: Working beyond academia, different routes

Dr Bharat Pokhrel is a Research Development Manager, where he supports the development of large-scale research and innovation proposals in engineering and physical sciences. Learn more here: buff.ly/XYpRIHy
August 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
🌿 Black in Plant Science Conference 2025 🌿
Join us for a powerful celebration of Black excellence in plant research!

🗓️ Registration & Poster Submission Deadline: 28 Sept 2025
📍 Connect with researchers, share your work, and grow your network.

🎟️ Register now:
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August 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Workshop Announcement: Working beyond academia, different routes

Chaired by John Baison, our panel includes Lisa-Dionne Morris, Bharat Pokhrel and Brian Chimzinga. We look forward to introducing you to them over the next couple of weeks. Feeling impatient, head to our website: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
August 7, 2025 at 10:31 AM
🚨 Travel Grant Deadline: 14 Aug!
Heading to the Black in Plant Science Conference? Apply for a travel grant and attend stress-free!

🎟️ Awardees get:
✅ Free registration
🚆 Up to £75 for UK travel

Celebrate Black excellence in plant research 🌱🖤
Email: blackinplantsci@gmail.com
August 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
📢Plant proteins: functions, regulation, production and utility will be taking place on taking place between 21-23 October 2025 in Leeds, UK.

🎟️Abstract submission and early bird deadline is 21 August 2025:
buff.ly/uDknNMh

💷 £300 bursary funding for new and existing Biochemical Society members.
July 31, 2025 at 10:31 AM
📢Speaker Announcement: Beatrice Ifie
🧾Workshop: Delivering Impact on African Crops

Dr Beatrice Elohor Ifie is a Senior Research Fellow in Plant Breeding at the Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences (IBERS), Aberystwyth University, Wales. Learn more here: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
July 19, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Speaker Announcement: Oluwaseyi Shorinola

🧾Workshop: Delivering Impact on African Crops

Oluwaseyi (Seyi for short) Shorinola is an Assistant Professor of Plant Biology at the University of Birmingham. Learn more about Seyi and register here: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
July 18, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Speaker Announcement: Katherine Denby

🧾Workshop: Delivering Impact on African Crops

Professor Katherine Denby is a member of the Centre for Novel Agricultural Products (cnap.org.uk) in the Biology Department at the University of York. Learn more about Katherine and register here: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
July 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Workshop Announcement: Delivering Impact on African Crops

Chaired by Nicola Patron, our panel includes Katherine Denby, Oluwaseyi Shorinola and Beatrice Ifie. We look forward to introducing you to them over the next couple of weeks. Feeling impatient, head to our website: buff.ly/sFFQC8y
July 16, 2025 at 2:49 PM
📢Speaker Announcement

We are thrilled to announce our plenary speakers for the Black in Plant Science Conference 2025.

Nicola Patron and Kevin Cox, learn about them here: buff.ly/LY7t2AH

Registration is now open, for you to hear from our inspirational speakers!

Register here: buff.ly/FaqOp7n
June 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM