Black in Plant Science (BiPS) Conference

This conference aims to continue our work of highlighting the contributions of Black researchers in UK Plant Science.

Join Black in Plant Science (BiPS) for their inaugural conference this autumn on 22 October, 9-5pm at Sainbury Lab, Cambridge University (Bateman St, Cambridge CB2 1LR).  

Programme

09:00 AM – 09:30 AM Registration (30 mins)  

09:30 AM – 10:00 AM Morning Refreshments (30mins)  

10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome and program of events   

10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Plenary Talk – Prof. Steven Spoel 

11:00 AM – 11:15 AM Break (15 mins) 

11:15AM – 11:45 PM Meet the Black in Plant Science initiative  

11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Cultivate: 2024 BiPS Summer Studentship Awardees 

12:30 PM – 01:40 PM Connect: Networking Lunch (70 mins)  

01:40 PM – 02:40 PM Celebrate: Excellence Past and Present (60 mins) 

02:40 PM – 03:00 PM Break  

(the next part of the meeting is only open to attendees of black heritage background) 

03:00 PM – 04:30 PM Connect/Cultivate/Celebrate:  Breakout Sessions (90 mins, see details)  

04:30 PM – 05:00 PM Conclusions, feedback and final remarks 

05:00 PM – 07:00 PM Pizza and Drinks 

For more information about each session, head to the Session Details and Speakers webpages on Black in Plant Science.

Posters

Attendees are welcome to present their research during lunch. Please send your title and abstract to blackinplantsci@gmail.com.

Costs

General: £25

Student: £15 

Accomodation

If you think you may need to stay the night before, please visit the FAQs webpage which includes some options.

Registrations 

Register your place on eventbrite by 4 October 2024. 

At all points of the day there will be vegetarian, vegan and halal options available. If you have have any other specific dietary requirements, please state this upon registration.