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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · 5d

Next year's Sainsbury PhD studentships have now gone live! 📢
Find out the details about each of the eight exciting opportunities:
www.findaphd.com/phds/program...

FindAPhD : Prestigious Sainsbury PhD Studentships in plant sciences at Gatsby Charitable Foundation

Apply for a PhD: Prestigious Sainsbury PhD Studentships in plant sciences at Gatsby Charitable Foundation

www.findaphd.com

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · 6d

Have you checked the Science and Plants for Schools website? It might not be quite at the level you are looking for. www.saps.org.uk

Homepage - Science & Plants for Schools

SAPS creates opportunities for teachers and students to find out more about plants and to become more interested in plant science.

www.saps.org.uk

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BSBI Botany @bsbibotany.bsky.social · 7d

Our annual membership special offer opens today!
Join us this month & you'll enjoy 15 months of membership benefits for the price of 12.
Those benefits are so numerous & fabulous you'll have to head over here to see them all:
bsbipublicity.blogspot.com/2025/10/bsbi...
Then join us! bsbi.org/join-us

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Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · 9d

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jul 21

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Early Land Plant Evolution – Phylogenetics, Paleobotany, and Evo-devo Physiology. Submission Deadline: 03/2026. academic.oup.com/plphys/pages...

#plantscience

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Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · 9d

#ASPBPlantPhysMonday #ICYMI

Plant Physiology @plantphys.bsky.social · Jan 29

Call for Papers: 2026 Focus Issue on Algae and Aquatic Plants. This Focus Issue welcomes the submission of research articles on photosynthetic organisms found in aquatic or semi-aquatic environments. Submission Deadline: 11/2025. https://academic.oup.com/plphys/pages/plant-physiology-call-for-paper…

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The Plant Journal @theplantjournal.bsky.social · 8d

📢Announcement!
The call for 𝐓𝐏𝐉 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 is now open! 🌟
It is designed to offer support and mentorship to researchers transitioning from post-doctoral scientists to principal investigators

Info: 👉http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/page/journal/1365313x/homepage/TPJ-fellowships
& in 🧵

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · 8d

Hi current plant scientists 👋
We would love to be able to signpost undergraduates to sandwich year opportunities. Do you know of any you can share with us?
The plant scientists of tomorrow thank you! 🫶

#plantscience #plantsci #plantbiology

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · 8d

This starter pack has been updated with some new researchers 😁👍🥬🌿🥼

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · 18d

In honour of #WorldCleanupDay, we’ve published a new article on phytoremediation – take a look!
Written by Laurel Tully and @lizrylott.bsky.social
www.plantsciencefutures.org.uk/why-plant-sc...

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EPPO @epponews.bsky.social · 19d

❗Don't forget to submit your abstracts
for posters or presentations for the upcoming EPPO Conference on Diagnostics of Plant Pests

⏱️ Abstract submission CLOSES on the 30th September! (Registration closes 30th November)

Register and submit abstracts here: meeting.eppo.int/index.php/M8...

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IPSN @ipsn-bgci.bsky.social · Sep 3

📢Call to Action (UK-based initiative)!

Help us monitor the health of Holm Oak (Quercus ilex)🌳and Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)🌸across the UK

📙Protocols & guides provided
🔎Monitor & sample trees at your site
✅Register your interest: forms.office.com/e/xvi0rsvfVh

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Sep 2

And if you are a plant scientist, tag us too! Plant Science Futures on Instagram, Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme on all other socials

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · Sep 2

Take part by filming a ‘day in the life’ video of your job or by sharing an image of yourself with a caption about what your role entails! Post it during #BiologyWeek (Oct 11-19) on any social media channel, use the hashtag #IAmABiologist & tag us!

We look forward to seeing your posts!

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Royal Society of Biology @rsb.org.uk · Aug 27

"Why do biomedical students need to study plants?"

In the latest issue of the Journal of Biological Education, Lara Grollo makes the case: from tackling AMR, to biofortified crops, to plant-based vaccines - plant science is medicine’s foundation.

Read the article: doi.org/10.1080/0021...

Cover of the Journal of Biological Education, September 2025, volume 59, number 4. Image on it is a puffin looking forwards

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Woodland Trust Scotland @wtscotsocial.bsky.social · Sep 1

🗣️ Love trees and sharing that passion with others?

💚 We're looking for Volunteer Speakers from #Glasgow and the #WestCoast to help spread the word about the wonders of woodland!

Learn more and apply below 👇

📍 Glasgow buff.ly/LuUDIun

📍 Oban & Argyll buff.ly/lIsjjlk

Black text on a lime green background reads: 'Volunteering Opportunity. Volunteer Speaker. Confident speaking to groups? Help give a voice to trees and woods in your area.'

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The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) @tairnews.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Postdoctoral Research in Plant Science at University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
*Application Deadline: 9/26/2025"

Read more here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM750/post-doctoral-research-fellow-in-plant-science-fixed-term

#PlantSciJobs

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The Arabidopsis Information Resource (TAIR) @tairnews.bsky.social · Sep 1

"Research Technician in Plant Science at University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
*Application Deadline: 9/11/2025"

Read more here: https://www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DOM404/research-technician-fixed-term

#PlantSciJobs

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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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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Aug 19

What a great way to meet interesting people and build your network

British Ecological Society @britishecologicalsociety.org · Aug 19

⏰Application deadline: 1 September, 17:00 (BST)
🗓️Working dates: 15–18 December
📍Edinburgh, Scotland

Find out more and apply here 👇

Volunteer at BES2025 - British Ecological Society

Volunteer at BES2025 to meet new friends, make connections and get an insight into what goes into the Annual Meeting

f.mtr.cool

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Aug 15

Let us know if you think of another starter pack that could be useful for the aspiring plant scientists of the world

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Aug 14

When you hit post before you add the link, d'oh!

go.bsky.app/Gnj7neP

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Aug 14

Here's another starter pack for you: This one is the learned societies and institutes linked to plant science in the UK.

If you think your account should be included and has been missed, drop us a line

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iubmb.bsky.social @iubmb.bsky.social · Aug 13

This is what plants are chatting about

When they are hurt or under stress they release volatile compounds that inform and prepare other plants.

In this way plants can prepare for predators but also heat or water stress.

#STEM #Fascinating #PlantBiology #Nature

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Aug 14

Woah! What a neat idea to demonstrate the diversity of form created with tweaks to the genome

Nick Desnoyer @nickdesnoyer.bsky.social · Aug 11

Introducing the 1,000 Flower Collection 🧬🌹

I’m creating 1,000 genetically designed flowers each crafted with new colors, patterns, and shapes.

Here’s how I’m making it happen… and how you can join me on this journey 🧵(1/7)

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Gatsby Plant Science Education Programme @gpsep.bsky.social · Aug 14

And, of course, if you are an academic that would like adding to this starter pack, drop us a line!

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