Tackling the roots of plant blindness

Mar 31, 2021  

Event URL:  https://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/event/tackling-the-roots-of-plant-blindness/
Hosted by: British Ecological Society

Join the Teaching and Learning SIG as they bring together experts to discuss plant blindness, its implications and how to tackle it.

Keynote speakers

• Dr Mark Fennell, Associate Director of AECOM and expert in invasive plant ecology and management
• Dr Susannah Lydon, Assistant Professor in Plant Sciences, University of Nottingham
• Dr Jonathan Mitchley, Associate Professor of Field Botany, University of Reading

Preliminary programme

10.00 – 10:15: Welcome
10.15 – 11.00: Keynote from Dr Jonathan Mitchley
11.00 – 11.20: Lightning session 1
11.20 – 11.30: Break
11.30 – 12.15: Keynote from Dr Susannah Lydon
12.15 – 12.35: Lightning session 2
12.35 – 12.45: Break
12.45 – 13.30: Keynote from Dr Mark Fennell
13.30 – 13.50: Breakout session
13.50 – 14.00: Closing remarks

Abstract Submission

We welcome delegates and abstracts from any aspect of plant blindness (teaching, research or industry focused). If you would like to give a 7-minute lightning talk, please submit the presenter name, presentation title, and abstract (150 words max) in one word document to Dr Karen Bacon or Dr Julie Peacock by 17:00 (GMT) Monday 1 March.

Registration

Registration is open until 17:00 (GMT) Monday 8 March 2021.