This collaborative meeting aims to build a strong, inclusive community of plant biology educators across the UK and beyond. This meeting has a primary focus on plant biology teaching in Higher Education, but will also be of interest to high school/college biology teachers and those delivering plant biology education and training in professional contexts. The meeting will focus on nurturing the next generation of plant biologists, recognising the critical role plant science plays in tackling global challenges. By fostering collaboration and sharing best practices, educators in higher education can develop a shared vision for the future of plant science education in the UK. This includes exploring ways to attract a diverse range of talent, prepare students for a variety of careers, and integrate cutting-edge technology into the higher education curriculum. Ultimately, this collaborative effort will work towards a future filled with well-equipped plant biologists ready to solve the pressing issues facing our planet.
Invited Speakers and Proposed Sessions
We have arranged exciting speakers to share their experiences with plant science teaching in higher education involving collaboration and inclusitivity. We encourage interested delegates to submit abstracts in order to share their own work in this area.
Confirmed Invited Speakers
> Steven Spoel (University of Edinburgh). UK Plant Science Strategy and Education
> David Smith (Sheffield Hallam University) and Nigel Francis (Cardiff University), AI in bioscience education: Challenges and Opportunities.
> Katharine Hubbard (University of Hull): Plant Biology Education: A competency-based vision for the future
