Plant Folks, UoA Ambassadors of Plant Science

23/04/2022

Moss enthusiasts beware!
Something exciting is being prepared by the James Hutton Institute. On the 14th of May there will be a small informal workshop for beginners, improvers and non-experts to learn about moss identification and/or improve existing basic skills. The workshop will comprise informative seminars, a short excursion in the wooded grounds of the James Hutton Institute to observe mosses in a range of habitats and to collect material for study, and a chance to identify first-hand the collected mosses.

Spots limited so do not hesitate and get in touch with Professor Hamlyn (Lyn) Jones ([email protected]) or Andy Taylor ([email protected]).

For more information see the photo in the comments below

24/03/2022

We´ve met the trees ! Another lovely event happened this Wednesday (23/03/2022) during Climate Week North East and we had a great time in Maryculter Woods. Special thanks goes to Dr Louise Page who´s prepared a wonderful tree ID workshop, giving us great information about our or native wooden flora. We also
want to thank Prof Pete Smith, who agreed to join us for the discussion, but, unfortunately, could not attend due to unforeseen circumstances. Big thanks also to all of you who came along ! We hope you´ve enjoyed it as much as we did :)

Aberdeen Climate Action
Climate Week North East
University of Aberdeen - School of Biological Sciences

22/03/2022

Good morning everyone !

For those of you joining us for ´Meeting the trees: ID workshop with discussion´, could you please let us know (pm, or leave a comment) whether you will take a minibus with us or meet us at the venue ? Thank you and we are looking forward to see you tomorrow :)

For those taking a minibus : We will be meeting at 1pm in the Zoology Building foyer, Tillydrone Ave, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ. Due to recent storm events, the event will be happening in Maryculter Woods instead of Den Wood, which is similarly suitable for the purpose of the event. The event itself will then start at 1.30 pm in the Maryculter Woods Car Park (1-3 Rosebank, Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5AF).

20/03/2022

We invite you all to our event on Wednesday!

Tickets available here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meeting-the-trees-id-workshop-with-discussion-tickets-260953808867

See you then!

20/03/2022

Our CWNE´22 event "Meeting the trees" (23/03/2022) is approaching and we cannot wait to learn some tree ID with Dr Louise Page and discuss related climate mitigation challenges with Prof Pete Smith !

IMPORTANT : Due to recent storm events the event will take place in Maryculter Woods.

For those joining us in a minibus:
-we will meet at 1pm, in Zoology Building foyer
(Tillydrone Ave, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ)

For those joining us with own means of transport:
- we will meet at 1.30 in the Maryculter Woods Car Park (1-3 Rosebank, Maryculter, Aberdeen AB12 5AF)

See you all there!

18/03/2022

For those of you looking for MSc opportunities, Sainsbury laboratory is offering a 1-year MSc Global Plant Health programme. They are now recruiting for entry September 2022.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone interested in careers in research, agrobiotech, or policy making in diverse national &
international organisations involved in managing & responding to plant disease.

More info at tsl.ac.uk/msc

14/03/2022

Meet the trees ! The Plant Folks are participating in Climate Week North East 2022 and we are excited to announce our next event, which will take place on 23rd of March, in Den Wood, Aberdeenshire. Together with Dr Louise Page and and Prof Pete Smith we will be learning how to recognize native tree species and discussing their actual role in climate change mitigation.

Free tickets (12 available for minibus): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/meeting-the-trees-id-workshop-with-discussion-tickets-260953808867

We have more places available for those with own means of transport (in that case, please, send us a message).

The event will run regardless of weather, as we have an alternative spaces available. More info to be coming soon !

Tree ID workshop with discussion

23/11/2021

Our Plant Science Inspiration Talks´ 21 are coming tomorrow ! Looking forward to see you in the Zoology Lecture Theatre at 3pm :)

2021 Gatsby Plant Science Summer School (eGPSSS21)
University of Aberdeen - School of Biological Sciences
SBS UG Students and Staff Page- University of Aberdeen
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17/11/2021

Hello everyone! Next week on Wednesday 24th it will be our pleasure to host The Plant Science Inspiration Talks ´21. Calling everyone who is contemplating Plant Science future, taking more related courses, or is just interested in the topic - you are mostly welcomed to join us and our great speakers at 3pm in the Zoology Lecture Theatre (ZG18). Looking forward to see you there. 🌱

University of Aberdeen - School of Biological Sciences
2021 Gatsby Plant Science Summer School (eGPSSS21)

11/11/2021

We would like to thank Professor Frithjof Kuepper for his talk about using seaweeds as fertilisers, as well as everyone who showed up to our first event!
Keep an eye out for coming events which we will post about here on our page!

08/11/2021

Hello everyone, our first event is coming soon - this Wednesday we will meet in the Secret Garden to talk some seaweeds. Note that the time has changed from 4pm to 3pm to give us some more time before it´s too dark. Looking forward to see you all there !

02/11/2021

Come to our first event and learn a bit more about seaweeds with Professor Frithjof Kuepper! We would appreciate if you could let us know if you're going!

2021 Gatsby Plant Science Summer School (eGPSSS21)
University of Aberdeen - School of Biological Sciences

02/11/2021

To all people who find the Plant Science as fascinating as we do: we are a newly formed working group consisting of GPSSS alumni (Gatsby Plant Science Summer School) who want to share the p(l)a(nt)ssion and great ideas rooting from peculiarity and charm of vegetal life with you. You are all welcome to join us during events we have prepared for you, or simply get in touch if you have a question or your own idea! :D