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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 13d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 14d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 15d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 16d

📢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...

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 16d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 21d

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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 22d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 28d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 28d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · 29d

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Sep 2

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Sep 1

🌿 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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 15

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 14

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 12

🌿 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.

🔗 buff.ly/smf8LAP
📅 Friday 24 October
📍 University of Leeds

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 8

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 7

🌿 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:
🔗 buff.ly/ax54FQ4

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 7

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Aug 6

🚨 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: [email protected]

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢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.

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Jul 19

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Jul 18

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Jul 17

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Jul 16

📢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

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Black In Plant Science- UK @blackinplantsci.bsky.social · Jun 19

📢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

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