Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso
@yoselin.bsky.social
Professor in Interdisciplinary Plant Science at University of Leeds, UK
UKRI Future Leader Fellow
Founder of Black in Plant Science network.
EDI and plasmodesmata activist
Cuban, mother and salsa dancer
UKRI Future Leader Fellow
Founder of Black in Plant Science network.
EDI and plasmodesmata activist
Cuban, mother and salsa dancer
Reposted by Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso
It was inspiring to hear @yoselin.bsky.social talk about the Black in Plant Science network last night. I so agree about the importance of creating a sense of community and belonging, through networks and support, to grow self-confidence and bring the power of diversity to botany.
Tonight we've been enjoying a fascinating Winter Talk by @yoselin.bsky.social about her research in plant sciences & her role in @blackinplantsci.bsky.social.
We're recording the talk & it will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
Check out blackinplantscience.org, let's amplify & celebrate!
We're recording the talk & it will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
Check out blackinplantscience.org, let's amplify & celebrate!
January 22, 2026 at 8:40 AM
It was inspiring to hear @yoselin.bsky.social talk about the Black in Plant Science network last night. I so agree about the importance of creating a sense of community and belonging, through networks and support, to grow self-confidence and bring the power of diversity to botany.
Thanks @bsbibotany.bsky.social it was a pleasure to share with you all.
Tonight we've been enjoying a fascinating Winter Talk by @yoselin.bsky.social about her research in plant sciences & her role in @blackinplantsci.bsky.social.
We're recording the talk & it will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
Check out blackinplantscience.org, let's amplify & celebrate!
We're recording the talk & it will be available soon on our YouTube channel.
Check out blackinplantscience.org, let's amplify & celebrate!
January 21, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Thanks @bsbibotany.bsky.social it was a pleasure to share with you all.
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year filled with its share of positives and challenges, a year that felt unbalanced at times. Now, it’s time to turn the page. Let’s welcome 2026 with open hearts, fresh hopes, and expectations that inspire us to grow, dream, and celebrate what lies ahead.
December 31, 2025 at 8:48 AM
As 2025 draws to a close, we look back on a year filled with its share of positives and challenges, a year that felt unbalanced at times. Now, it’s time to turn the page. Let’s welcome 2026 with open hearts, fresh hopes, and expectations that inspire us to grow, dream, and celebrate what lies ahead.
Merry Christmas everyone. My team and I went out to celebrate with my preferred game Shuffleboard. Although I lost :( #teambuilding #positiveculture
December 17, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Merry Christmas everyone. My team and I went out to celebrate with my preferred game Shuffleboard. Although I lost :( #teambuilding #positiveculture
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Last week we held the 2nd @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference in Leeds, full of 🌱science, 🌸art, African crops, careers & mentorship and talent. Highlight was seeing the impacts of our Research Excellence Awards & Studentships. So proud to honour and promote the excellence in our community 💓
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Last week we held the 2nd @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference in Leeds, full of 🌱science, 🌸art, African crops, careers & mentorship and talent. Highlight was seeing the impacts of our Research Excellence Awards & Studentships. So proud to honour and promote the excellence in our community 💓
I am pleased to share this paper. A beautiful and useful collaboration between a group of researchers and lecturers who care about plant Science education.
Thank you to all that contributed!
Check it out! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Thank you to all that contributed!
Check it out! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Very excited to announce that our collaborative manifesto for 🌱 #PlantScience #Education has now been published! Educators from >10 countries and 30 institutions have contributed to it and we are incredibly proud of the final output. Here is a short thread 🧵1/4 doi.org/10.1002/ppp3...
A manifesto for plant science education
Plants provide oxygen, food, shelter, medicines and environmental services, without which human society could not exist. Tackling pressing and global challenges requires well-trained plant scientists....
doi.org
October 30, 2025 at 1:44 PM
I am pleased to share this paper. A beautiful and useful collaboration between a group of researchers and lecturers who care about plant Science education.
Thank you to all that contributed!
Check it out! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Thank you to all that contributed!
Check it out! nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/...
Reposted by Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso
Big shout to all authors, including @lizalvey.bsky.social @plantteaching.bsky.social @plantpollinator.bsky.social @spoel-lab.bsky.social
@discontinuedap.bsky.social
@yoselin.bsky.social
@katharinehubbard.bsky.social
@gomollonsara.bsky.social @gpsep.bsky.social @instmolplantsci.bsky.social
@discontinuedap.bsky.social
@yoselin.bsky.social
@katharinehubbard.bsky.social
@gomollonsara.bsky.social @gpsep.bsky.social @instmolplantsci.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Love it! I am soo lucky to belong to the amazing brotherhood and sisterhood that is @blackinplantsci.bsky.social
Excited to welcome speakers and delegates to Black In Plant Science 2025, today in Leeds! Thanks @newphyt.bsky.social & other sponsors! @blackinplantsci.bsky.social @camplantsci.bsky.social @yoselin.bsky.social
October 25, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Love it! I am soo lucky to belong to the amazing brotherhood and sisterhood that is @blackinplantsci.bsky.social
It feels soo close!! Very excited to host the @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference this Friday at Leeds.
Download the official program here blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
Download the official program here blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
October 21, 2025 at 10:19 AM
It feels soo close!! Very excited to host the @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference this Friday at Leeds.
Download the official program here blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
Download the official program here blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
About 10 tickets left. register today and be part of the @blackinplantsci.bsky.social community
Registration closes this week. blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
Registration closes this week. blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
BiPS Conference 2025 Registration – Black in Plant Science
blackinplantscience.org
September 25, 2025 at 4:12 PM
About 10 tickets left. register today and be part of the @blackinplantsci.bsky.social community
Registration closes this week. blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
Registration closes this week. blackinplantscience.org/bips-confere...
The lab is celebrating double birthday today. Thanks to all team members for spending a bit of your Friday to share birthday celebrations. Go Team! #femalepower
September 23, 2025 at 10:58 AM
The lab is celebrating double birthday today. Thanks to all team members for spending a bit of your Friday to share birthday celebrations. Go Team! #femalepower
Reposted by Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso
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
@TheGatsbyFoundation
@SEB
@JohnInnesCentre
@UniversityofLeeds
@GrowMoreFoundation
@NewPhytologist
@ThePlantJournal
@BioImaging UK and @PhysicsofLife
September 17, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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
@TheGatsbyFoundation
@SEB
@JohnInnesCentre
@UniversityofLeeds
@GrowMoreFoundation
@NewPhytologist
@ThePlantJournal
@BioImaging UK and @PhysicsofLife
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📢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...
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
📢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...
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...
Reposted by Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso
I can't stress it more. This conference has been designed for us by us. Support @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference at the University of Leeds funded by the SEB, Faculty of Biological Science at Leeds, the Grow More and New Phytologist foundations and Gastby. Join us on 24/10, details below.
📢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
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 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I can't stress it more. This conference has been designed for us by us. Support @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference at the University of Leeds funded by the SEB, Faculty of Biological Science at Leeds, the Grow More and New Phytologist foundations and Gastby. Join us on 24/10, details below.
Thank you for sharing our research funded by @ukri.org and shining a light to plant sciences! This is the work of a team and
collaboration spread across multiple disciplines
collaboration spread across multiple disciplines
🔬 What are plasmodesmata, and why are they important?
In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity.
bit.ly/4pocNvX
@researchleeds.bsky.social
In this new case study, discover how the Faculty's Professor Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso's research into microscopic plant pores could help tackle climate change and global food insecurity.
bit.ly/4pocNvX
@researchleeds.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Thank you for sharing our research funded by @ukri.org and shining a light to plant sciences! This is the work of a team and
collaboration spread across multiple disciplines
collaboration spread across multiple disciplines
I can't stress it more. This conference has been designed for us by us. Support @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference at the University of Leeds funded by the SEB, Faculty of Biological Science at Leeds, the Grow More and New Phytologist foundations and Gastby. Join us on 24/10, details below.
📢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
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 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I can't stress it more. This conference has been designed for us by us. Support @blackinplantsci.bsky.social conference at the University of Leeds funded by the SEB, Faculty of Biological Science at Leeds, the Grow More and New Phytologist foundations and Gastby. Join us on 24/10, details below.
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📢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
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
📢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
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
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📢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
🧾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: 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
🧾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
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🌿 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
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
🌿 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
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
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📢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
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
📢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
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
@blackinplantsci.bsky.social that is what's up
September 9, 2025 at 6:01 AM
@blackinplantsci.bsky.social that is what's up
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📢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
🧾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
📢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
🧾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
Always a pleasure sharing with the team the lab. Last week afternoon break becomes a battle at snakes and ladders #smallpleasures
August 6, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Always a pleasure sharing with the team the lab. Last week afternoon break becomes a battle at snakes and ladders #smallpleasures
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Re-join the New Phytologist next generation scientists live stream at 18:30 BST (UTC+1), when we'll be delighted to welcome Noni Franklin-Tong for a special evening lecture on 'A research career focused on investigating how self-incompatibility works'
👉 www.newphytologist.org/nextgenevent...
👉 www.newphytologist.org/nextgenevent...
August 5, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Re-join the New Phytologist next generation scientists live stream at 18:30 BST (UTC+1), when we'll be delighted to welcome Noni Franklin-Tong for a special evening lecture on 'A research career focused on investigating how self-incompatibility works'
👉 www.newphytologist.org/nextgenevent...
👉 www.newphytologist.org/nextgenevent...