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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 13d

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BiPS Conference 2025 Registration – Black in Plant Science

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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 15d

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

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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 · 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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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 22d

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

Faculty of Biological Sciences @bioscienceleeds.bsky.social · 23d

🔬 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

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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 22d

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.

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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 29d

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September is the last month to Register to attend the Black in Plant Science UK conference. The event celebrates Diversity and the contributions of Plant Researchers from minoritized African American…...

September is the last month to Register to attend the Black in Plant Science UK conference. The event celebrates Diversity and the contributions of Plant Researchers from minoritized African American ...

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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · 29d

@blackinplantsci.bsky.social that is what's up

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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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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · Aug 6

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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New Phytologist @newphyt.bsky.social · Aug 5

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...

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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · Aug 5

Today I had the chance to hear @noxmakunga.bsky.social talk at New Phytologist next generation meeting. She is amazing. If you have an opportunity to engage with Nox and her work on medicinal plants, please take it!! #greatcommunicator

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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 · Jun 18

🎉We're pleased to announce that our very own Jade Bleau has been awarded the NAASC Earlier Career Community Impact Award.

We would also like to extend our congratulations to the other winners:

💐Joanna Friesner, Jose Dinneny, Dawn Nagel, Natanella Elouz-Elias, Nick Provart and Anna Stepanova.

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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · Jul 16

Registrations are open for our conference: The 'Black in Plant Sciences conference' with amazing speakers, opportunities to network and to grow as a community. Apply for travel awards and Join us as indicated below or visit our link @blackinplantsci.bsky.social

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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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 18

Remember, tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm, join us in the anatomical theatre for a great discussion about "Building a diverse community through effective teaching & mentoring"
#ICAR2025

Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 4

"Building a diverse community through effective teaching and mentoring"
An amazing workshop for #ICAR2025
Th June 19th (Juneteenth) 2 PM, please join us!
With me, @apaterlini.bsky.social @yoselin.bsky.social @mehta-lab.com, & Sophie Goormachtig & Agnes Uhereczky from @viblifesciences.bsky.social

A group of three people on successively higher platforms. The one on the highest platform is reaching across to support the one in the middle, who is reaching down to help the on on the lowest platform climb up.

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Yoselin Benitez-Alfonso @yoselin.bsky.social · Jun 17

It is great to be able to share time with our two Research Excellence Awardees for @blackinplantsci.bsky.social ! They will go places!!! @crispus-mbaluto.bsky.social and @ Charlene Kunaka-Dambire

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 17

I would love to talk to interested PhD students & postdocs about the wonderful @theplantcell.bsky.social Assistant Features Editor program!
It's largely a volunteer position but great training & networking opportunity. Applications being accepted! #ICAR2025
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The Plant Cell is accepting applications for Assistant Features Editors | Plant Science Today

Are you an early career researcher passionate about plants and science communication? The Plant Cell is accepting applications for new Assistant Features Editors (AFEs) to begin in 2026 and 2027.

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Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 9

Re-upping this for those who stay off social media on the weekend (👍)
Please, please, raise your voice to support Pride this month. Living in San Francisco in the 1980s I saw how quickly society can rise up against the queer community, and I see it happening now. Flags, pins, stickers, show it. 🌈

Mary Williams @PlantTeaching @plantteaching.bsky.social · Jun 7

I’m sharing my very personal story to encourage everyone to participate in and celebrate Pride month. All our voices are needed to protect diversity and support the queer community. #PRIDEmonth 🌈.
rootandshoot.org/forever-prid...

Inclusive pride flag, showing the rainbow flag with the trans flag and brown and black stripes to represent racial diversity.

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