Seminars

Scheduled seminars in the School of Biosciences are listed below. University staff and students are welcome to attend any of the seminars.

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Topics presented represent the wide range of research interests within the school and are presented by experts in particular areas.

Every effort is made to keep to the scheduled programme, but changes do have to be made sometimes.

If you have any questions regarding our programme, please contact biosciences@sheffield.ac.uk.


Programme

Area: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

DateTitle/Research AreaSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link

Area: Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil

DateTitle/Research AreaSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link
Friday 10th OctoberPlant pathogen reconnaissance: How knowledge of pathogen populations helps protect crops and plants in natural ecosystemsDr David E L Cooke (The James Hutton Institute)

LT1, Dainton Building

14:00 - 16:00

Tim Daniell and Jurriaan TonMeet – PPS-MMBD joint External Seminar - Dr David Cooke (James Hutton) & Dr Jon West (Rothamsted Research)
As aboveBlowing in the wind: Using physics, engineering and chemistry to control Plant PathogensDr Jon West (Rothamsted Research)As aboveAs aboveAs above

Area: Molecular and Cellular Biology

DateTitle/Research AreaSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link

Area: Molecular Microbiology: Biochemistry to Disease

DateTitleSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link
See PPS     

Area: Joint Molecular and Cellular Biology & Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology

DateTitleSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link

Area:  Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology

DateTitleSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link
Wednesday 8th OctoberEndosomal Sorting Complex Required for Transport (ESCRT): Roles in receptor trafficking, signalling pathways, drug resistance and diseaseDr Sriharsha Kantamneni

Alfred Denny Conference Room

13:00 - 13:50

Chun Guo 

Area: SM@SH (Single Molecules at Sheffield)

DateTitleSpeakerVenue and timeHostOnline joining link

The Annual Margaret Savigear Lectures

The Margaret Savigear Lectures acknowledge the importance of role models to the next generation of scientists by explicitly increasing the visibility of women biologists and celebrates the importance of mentors.

Upcoming events 

DateTitleSpeakersVenue and time

#Inspire lecture series

The Biosciences #Inspire lecture series champions excellent scientists from minority or marginalised groups in the biosciences. Its goal is to promote discussions about the issues that impact these groups, so that we might create a more inclusive working and learning environment, where everyone feels represented.

Upcoming events

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Past events

DateTitleSpeakerFind out more
19 February 2024Supporting People and Teams in Research and InnovationDr Nikolay Ogryzko (Talent Programme Manager, UKRI talent team)Listen again (University login needed)
17 January 2023Identifying the causes and understanding the consequences of bias in evolution and academiaDr Tiffany TaylorListen again (University login needed)
7 June 2022Bullying and harassment in academiaProfessor Serena Nik-Zainal, University of CambridgeListen again (University login needed)
10 May 2022Disabled in the field: navigating nature as a disabled scientist.Dr Kelsey Byers, the John Innes CentreListen again (University login needed)
19 October 2021The Circuitous Journey of My PhD: Reflections on Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Cultivating Empathy in Academic Science to celebrate World Mental Health Awareness Day 2021.Dr Mikel Haggadone, University of Michigan Medical SchoolListen again (University login needed)
15 June 2021From biodiversity to biologists' diversity to celebrate Pride Month 2021.Dr Jeremy Yoder, California State University NorthridgeListen again (University login needed)
16 March 2021Breaking barriers? Ethnicity and socioeconomic background impact on early career progression to celebrate International Women's Day 2021.Professor Zenobia Lewis, the University of LiverpoolListen again (University login needed)
20 October 2020Delivering Diversity & Inclusivity in STEM Curricula: Becoming a Student–Ready Faculty to celebrate Black History Month 2020.Professor Bugewa Apampa, Birmingham City UniversityListen again (University login needed)

Other biosciences seminars are hosted by the Florey Institute.

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