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SUMMARY:Receptor-like proteins in plant immunity: functional regulation and signaling dynamics of tomato Cf proteins
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: E (Esranur) Budak MSc \nPromotor: Dr. MHAJ (Matthieu) Joosten \nCo-promotor: Dr. EE (Elwira) Smakowska-Luzan \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Laboratory of Phytopathology and Laboratory of Biochemistry \nDate: Monday 12 October 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/receptor-like-proteins-in-plant-immunity-functional-regulation-and-signaling-dynamics-of-tomato-cf-proteins/
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261016T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260921T135927Z
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SUMMARY:Delaying the Decay; Uncovering Botrytis cinerea Resistance in Rose and Strawberry
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: MJ (Maikel) Zerdoner MSc \nPromotor: Prof.dr. RGF (Richard) Visser \nCo-promotors: Dr. SHEJ (Suzan) Gabriels / Dr. PFP (Paul) Arens \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Plant Breeding \nDate: Friday 16 October 2026 \nTime: 10:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/delaying-the-decay-uncovering-botrytis-cinerea-resistance-in-rose-and-strawberry/
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261023T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261023T120000
DTSTAMP:20261008T060453Z
CREATED:20260915T082132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T060453Z
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SUMMARY:Unravelling the genetic regulation of health-related metabolites in pepper fruits
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: Y (Yi) Wu MSc \nPromotor: Prof.dr. RGF (Richard) Visser \nCo-promotors: Dr. AG (Arnaud) Bovy / Dr. YM (Yury) Tikunov \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Plant Breeding \nDate: Friday 23 October 2026 \nTime: 10:30 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/unravelling-the-genetic-regulation-of-health-related-metabolites-in-pepper-fruits/
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261023T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261023T143000
DTSTAMP:20260915T131202Z
CREATED:20260915T084205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T131202Z
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SUMMARY:Root Branching: Traditional Pathways and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:PhD candidate: Z (Zhuang) Yang MSc \nPromotors: Prof.dr. VA (Viola) Willemsen / Prof.dr. BJG (Ben) Scheres \nOrganization: Wageningen University & Research – Cell and Development Biology \nDate: Friday 23 October 2026 \nTime: 13:00 h
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/root-branching-traditional-pathways-and-beyond/
CATEGORIES:Defenses
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261028T200000
DTSTAMP:20260925T134803Z
CREATED:20260925T093626Z
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SUMMARY:EPS PI meeting
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, October 28 \nTime: 14:00 – 20:00 h \nLocation: University Museum Utrecht \nFee: 100 € \nThe second edition of the EPS PI meeting will take place on October 28 in Utrecht. This meeting will give you the opportunity to meet with other PIs in EPS that you may not know so well yet and get to know their research.  In addition we aim to let you think together about future research opportunities in specific topics. These topics are meant to bring together EPS researchers and strengthen their connections within collaborative projects or the EPS themes. \nIdeas of topics for collaborative projects: \n\nFuture of breeding with AI/computational methods\nIntegrating levels: genomes – plant – environment\nModelling plant processes\nEvolution in plants and plant/molecular interactions\nEPS opportunities in environmental resilience\nExploring physics in plant science\nMetabolism & discovery of natural products\nSingle cell sequencing: an ever expanding biological world\n\nThe programme will start with scientific pitches\, these will be followed by discussion in larger groups. The afternoon will end with a random seating dinner. \nProgramme: \n14:00    Welcome & goal of the day by Luisa Trindade \n14:10    Voting for topics & divide participants in groups over topics \n14:15    Group work 1st round: \n14:15    One-minute pitches in topic-groups \n14:30    Define collaborative aim within the topic (project or challenge) \n14:45    Groups work on defined aims \n15:45    break \n16:00    Pitches of project ideas by each group & plenary feedback \n16:30    Group work 2nd round: What kind of facilities do we need in EPS to stay at the forefront of research? \n18:00    Random seated dinner \nSign up
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-pi-meeting/
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261104
DTSTAMP:20260924T132044Z
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SUMMARY:EPS Theme 3 Symposium: Metabolism and Adaptation - Nov 2026
DESCRIPTION:EPS Theme 3: Metabolism and Adaptation \nPlants rely on metabolism to carry out essential processes like photosynthesis\, respiration\, and the production of specialized compounds\, while continuously adjusting these processes to adapt to changing environmental conditions. Understanding plant metabolism and adaptation helps scientists improve crop resilience and develop sustainable agricultural solutions for challenges such as climate change and limited resources. Join the EPS Theme 3 day to learn more about the ongoing research projects with the EPS community. \nKeynote Speakers: \nInge de Clercq – VIB Gent \nHer core research areas include:\n\n\n\nOrganelle signaling: Investigating how plant cell compartments communicate with each other.\nStress response: Studying intracellular communication (such as mitochondrial retrograde signaling) to help plants adapt to environmental stresses.\nPlant immunity: Uncovering the molecular mechanisms that plants use to defend against pathogens.\n\n\n\n \n\nMariana Silva-Artur – Wageningen University & Research \nHer group combines experimental physiology\, bioinformatics\, and molecular biology techniques to investigate the mechanisms of seed resilience and survival under extreme conditions such as desiccation and high temperature. \n  \nDate: 3rd November 2026 \nTime: 09:00-17:30 \nLocation: C2035\, Wageningen University and Research \nFee: free for EPS members\, non-EPS members €75\, Industry €150* \n*You may cancel free of charge up to 1 month before  \nRegistration: open \nDeadline: 15 October 2026 \nOrganizers: Charlotte Gommers (WUR)\, Ivo Rieu (RU) and Juliane Teapal (EPS) \n  \nPresent your research! \nAre you an EPS PhD candidate or postdoc and would you like to present your research at this symposium? Contact the organising committee and send them a summary (3-5 sentences) of your research. In case there are not sufficient spots\, we will do a selection.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-theme-3-metabolism-and-adaptation/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Highlights
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261109T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260731T152128Z
CREATED:20250925T123712Z
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SUMMARY:New Date! EPS course “Applied Statistics for Plant Scientists”
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE 09\, 10 and 12 November 2026 \n \nLectures and computer practicals. The computer practicals will be based on statistical approaches/questions within the plant science research field \nIn the course\, the following subjects will be addressed:\n– Hypothesis testing: T-test\, ANOVA\, F-test\, multiple comparisons tests.\n– Experimental design: completely randomized design (CRS)\, randomized complete block design (RCBD)\, factorial design with interaction and Splitplot designs.\n– Linear regression\, multiple linear regression\, linear models with qualitative and quantitative variables\, selection of variables.\n– Sample size \nHalf the course will be used to make exercises with R-Studio using examples from the plant sciences. \nDates: November\, 09\, 10 and 12. 2026\nDeadline for registration: October 23rd\, 2026\nCoordinators: Saskia Burgers (Biometris) and EPS office (contact: Juliane Teapal) \nFee:\n€350 for PhD candidates of EPS with an accepted TSP \n€425 for postdocs registered with EPS \n€500 EPS staff members \n€600 for all other employees at the Universities \n€1200 Industry \nRegister
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-course-applied-statistics-for-plant-scientists-2/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events annual
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261119T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T132246Z
CREATED:20260817T103416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T132246Z
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SUMMARY:EPS Theme 1 Symposium “Developmental Biology of Plants” - Nov 2026
DESCRIPTION:EPS Theme 1 Symposium “Developmental Biology of Plants” \n\nJoin the EPS Theme 1 symposium and learn more about the molecular and cellular mechanisms that drive plant development from the initial zygote to full maturity. Growth progresses from an embryonic stage within the seed to post-embryonic development\, in which primary and secondary meristems continuously generate new cells that specialize as roots\, stems\, leaves\, and flowers. Ultimately\, this complex process of tissue and organ formation is regulated by a combination of inherited genetic information\, internal chemical signals like growth regulators\, and external environmental factors such as light\, temperature\, and nutrient availability.\n\n\nDate: 19 November 2026 \nTime: 09:00-17:30 \nLocation: Campus Wageningen University and Research\, W \nFee: free for EPS members\, non-EPS members €75\, Industry €150* \n*You may cancel free of charge up to 1 month before. There is a no-show fee.  \nRegistration: open \nDeadline for registration: 12 November 2026 \nOrganizers: Viola Willemsen (WUR)\, Kaisa Kajala (UU) and Juliane Teapal (EPS) \nPresent your research! \nAre you an EPS PhD candidate or postdoc and would you like to present your research at this symposium? Contact the organising committee and send them a summary (3-5 sentences) of your research. In case there are not sufficient spots\, we will do a selection.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-theme-1-symposium-developmental-biology-of-plants/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Highlights
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261124T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261124T170000
DTSTAMP:20260914T124358Z
CREATED:20250710T151811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T124358Z
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SUMMARY:New Date: WUR Postdoc Day: Connect\, Share & Succeed
DESCRIPTION:Are you a postdoc at WUR? \nPostdoc Day is a great opportunity to step away from your usual research routine and reflect on where you want your postdoc to lead next. It offers career advice from senior researchers\, alumni\, recruiters\, and professional-development staff\, while giving you the chance to connect with fellow postdocs\, share experiences\, and openly discuss work schedules\, struggles\, and failures. Most importantly\, you go home with a stronger feeling of connection\, the confidence that you can manage the challenges ahead\, and the understanding that there are many different ways to be successful. \nFee: €50* \nLocation: 9248 Aurora \nRegistration: open \nProgramme : \n\nPlanning your career ahead\nHow to deal with failure?\nMeet alumni and discuss career choices\nChallenge: How creative are you?\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to build your network and shape your future! \n* As an employee of WUR you have an assigned budget for courses/conferences. You can make use of that for this day. \nRegister
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/wur-postdoc-day-academic-futures/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,WGS events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261125T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261125T160000
DTSTAMP:20261007T121601Z
CREATED:20250825T121540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T121601Z
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SUMMARY:EPS 2nd year PhD meet-up - Shaping your PhD journey (NEW DATE) - Nov 2026
DESCRIPTION:EPS 2nd year PhD meet-up – Shaping your PhD journey \nDate: NEW DATE 25 November 2026\, 12:00-16:00\nVenue: Wageningen Campus\, Radix building\, rooms M1/M2 (M1.160 & M1.161)\nTarget group: 2nd year EPS PhD candidates\, max 30 participants\nCosts: free event\, but registration required (deadline 23 Oct) and no-show/late-cancellation fee is 50 EUR\nECTS: 0.2 credits \nAll EPS PhD candidates that are (approximately) in their 2nd year are cordially invited to join the 2nd year PhD meet-up on 25 November. During this meet-up you will have a chance to try some simple tools for self-reflection and discuss with your peers how things are going with you and your PhD project. \nA PhD trajectory is not just about producing new scientific insights\, it is also about gaining personal insights and developing yourself. This meet-up will therefore focus on cultivating a reflective mindset that can help you to shape your personalized learning path for your PhD time. \nQuotes from participants from the 2025 edition: \n“Speaking your mind with your EPS peers in a relaxed setting while reflecting on your PhD journey is a great end-of-week activity.”\n“A great opportunity to reflect on my PhD journey and realize that it is not only about the destination.”\n“Listening to fellow PhDs about the challenge they face in the PhD process and getting advise from others about our own challenge can be helpful…” \nPreliminary programme \n12:00-13:45 Part I – Reflecting on yourself and your goals\n(discussion over lunch\, which will be provided) \n13:45-14:00 coffee/tea break \n14:00-16:00 part II – Reflecting on your PhD journey \n\n\n                \n                        \n                            2nd year PhD meet-up\n                            Here you can register for the 2nd year PhD meet-up on Wednesday 25 November\,12:00-16:00 (lunch included). Location is Wageningen Campus\, based on preferences of the early registrations. \n                        \n                        FacebookThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Name(Required)\n                            \n                            \n                                                    First\n                                                    \n                                                \n                            \n                            \n                                                            Last\n                                                            \n                                                        \n                            \n                        Email(Required)\n                                \n                                    Enter Email\n                                    \n                                \n                                \n                                    Confirm Email\n                                    \n                                \n                                \n                            In which PhD year are you?(Required)late 1st PhD year2nd PhD yearearly 3rd PhD yearAffiliated university or institute?(Required)Dietary wishes?Consent(Required)\n								\n								I agree that these registration details will be used for the purpose of organizing this event and am aware that an attendance list (names only\, no addresses) will be kept in the EPS archive for future reference.\n							\n         Submit \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n            \n        \n                        Δ
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-2nd-year-phd-meet-up/
LOCATION:Radix building\, Droevendaalsesteeg 1\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Highlights,Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
DTSTAMP:20260924T124029Z
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SUMMARY:EPS CRISPR/Cas Course - Dec 2026
DESCRIPTION:Following this 2-day course\, you will understand the molecular mechanisms of CRISPR-Cas systems\, including guide RNA (gRNA) design and DNA repair pathways. It will provide an overview of the application of CRISPR/Cas in plant research and how to design your CRISPR-Cas experiments ( predict/minimize off-target effects using bioinformatics\, choose delivery vectors\, etc). We will also discuss the ethical\, legal\, and societal implications of using genome-editing technologies\, taking our own research project as a starting point. \nConfirmed Speakers: \nProf. Dr. Charles Underwood (Radboud University Nijmegen) \nTatyana Radoeva (ENZA Zaden\, The Netherlands) \nMonique Lukassen (Plantum) \n  \nDate: 2nd and 3rd of December \nLocation: Wageningen Campus\, The Netherlands \nParticipants (max 25): PhD students and postdocs \nRegistration: here \nFee: \nPhD candidate* \n\nEPS* €200\nWUR* €200\nOther €300\n\n*accepted TSP \nPostdoc \n\nEPS# €250\nWUR €300\nOther €350\n\n#registered with EPS \nIndustry €500\n \nContact: Juliane Teapal \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-crispr-cas-course/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Highlights,Recurring events biannual
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261209T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260924T124253Z
CREATED:20260630T113606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T124253Z
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SUMMARY:EPS Theme 4 Symposium "Genome Biology and Gene Regulation" - Dec 2026
DESCRIPTION:EPS Theme 4 Symposium “Genome Biology and Gene Regulation” \nDuring the theme 4 symposium\, junior and senior researchers present and discuss how the interaction between genes\, molecules\, and epigenetic mechanisms leads to complex physical traits. For a plant to function optimally\, precise gene expression regulation and the inactivation of transposons are essential. The presented research covers diverse disciplines\, including genetics\, bioinformatics\, and computational biology\, including artificial intelligence and machine learning. Due to this broad scope and the central role of genome data\, this field is intimately connected with other biological themes. Learn more about it and join the EPS Theme 4 symposium.\n\nKeynote speakers\nAgnieszka Golicz (WUR)\nAgnieszka studies the genetic and molecular foundations of agronomically important traits.\nhttps://www.wur.nl/en/news/new-wur-chair-plant-breeding-tech-revolution-boosting-crop-improvement\n\nClementine Vitte\, Université Paris-Saclay\, INRAE;\nClémentine’s main research interest is to understand the contribution of transposable elements (TEs) to plant genome evolution.\nhttps://moulon.inrae.fr/en/personnes/cvitte/\n\n  \nDate: 9 December 2026 \n\nTime: 09:00-17:30 \nLocation: Science Park\, Amsterdam \nFee: free for EPS members\, non-EPS members €75\, Industry €150* \n*You may cancel free of charge up to 1 month before. There is a no-show fee.  \nRegistration: open \nDeadline for registration: 25 November 2026 \nOrganizers: Maike Stam (UvA)\, Aalt-Jan van Dijk (UvA) and Juliane Teapal (EPS) \nPresent your research! \nAre you an EPS PhD candidate or postdoc and would you like to present your research at this symposium? Contact the organising committee and send them a summary (3-5 sentences) of your research. In case there are not sufficient spots\, we will do a selection. \nDeadline: 30 October 2026
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-theme-4-symposium-genome-biology-and-gene-regulation/
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Highlights,Recurring events annual
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204
DTSTAMP:20260924T115809Z
CREATED:20260921T105422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T115809Z
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SUMMARY:EPS/VLAG Advanced Course ‘Microscopy and Spectroscopy in Food and Plant Sciences’ - Feb 2027
DESCRIPTION:EPS/VLAG Advanced Course ‘Microscopy and Spectroscopy in Food and Plant Sciences’\nThe MicroSpectroscopy Research Facility ( MSC) and the Wageningen Light Microscopy Centre (WLMC) of Wageningen University are jointly organizing an advanced practical course\, funded by VLAG & EPS\, for PhD candidates\, postdocs\, and candidates from industry. The course will cover both theoretical and hands-on training in a range of advanced. \nThe course touches all aspects of imaging\, from proper sample preparation to a fundamental understanding of the optics of image and contrast formation\, including key concepts like resolution\, diffraction\, and image generation\, to image processing.  With a focus on confocal fluorescence imaging and the currently available range of probes\, participants will gain an overview of all bright-field imaging techniques available at WUR. Advanced imaging methods like spinning disk\, multiphoton\, multispectral\, TIRF\, FRET\, FLIM\, and STED will be explored to obtain quantitative data on molecular localization and interactions at super-resolution either in living cells or in complex food samples.  Practical sessions include imaging experiments carried out (demo) in small groups of max. 6 participants. \nIn addition\, we have included a Fiji/ImageJ tutorial (hands-on) to introduce the basics of data processing and to guide participants in identifying suitable algorithms for their quantitative research questions. The overall aim is to equip participants with a clear understanding of how to select appropriate imaging methods and apply effective data processing strategies tailored to their project research needs. \n \nDate: 01 – 03 February 2027 \nLocation: Radix and Helix\, Wageningen Campus \nFee: \nEarly bird\, until 30 October 2026 \n€275 for PhD candidates of EPS/Vlag with an accepted TSP and WGS PhD candidates with accepted TSP \n€400 for postdocs registered with EPS \n€520 EPS/Vlag staff members \n€1040 WUR/University staff members \n€2000 Industry \nUntil 12 december 2026 \n€325 for PhD candidates of EPS/Vlag with an accepted TSP and WGS PhD candidates with accepted TSP \n€450 for postdocs registered with EPS \n€570 EPS/Vlag staff members \n€1090 WUR/University staff members \n€2050 Industry \nRegistration: open (deadline 12 December 2026) \nParticipants: max 24* \n*During your registration you will be asked to fill in your motivation to join the course. If there are more submissions\, than spots available\, we select the participants based on this motivation.  \nCoordinator: Juliane Teapal (EPS)
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-vlag-advanced-course-microscopy-and-spectroscopy-in-food-and-plant-sciences/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Highlights,Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212
DTSTAMP:20260731T152528Z
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SUMMARY:EPS workshop "Single-cell genomics in plants"- Feb 2027
DESCRIPTION:Gene expression is regulated in response to developmental and environmental cues and enables organisms to respond appropriately to internal and external signals. Because gene-regulatory programs are often different across cell types\, cell-specific transcriptional responses are typically not observed when profiling gene expression in whole organs or tissues. However\, emerging single-cell genomic technologies\, including transcriptomics\, are being used to characterize gene expression dynamics at unprecedented resolution. In addition to profiling cell-type specific responses in gene expression\, single-cell transcriptomics is being used to discover new cell types\, track cellular differentiation and predict gene-regulatory networks. Although single-cell transcriptomics techniques are typically more challenging in plants (e.g. due to presence of cell walls)\, recent technological advances are revolutionizing how we characterize gene regulation. \nIn this three-day workshop\, a combination of external and local speakers will present various topics related to single-cell transcriptomics in plants. Presentations will cover the latest technologies and computational approaches employed during single-cell transcriptomics experiments\, as well as how these single-cell approaches are being used to address both fundamental and applied research questions in plants. Hands-on wet lab training will be given during the first two days.  During the computer practicals\, participants will also learn how to analyze and visualize single-cell transcriptomic datasets. Altogether\, we aim for this course to help plant researchers design\, execute and analyze single-cell transcriptomics experiments\, and explore up-and-coming single-cell genomic applications. \n  \nDate: 09. – 11. February 2027 \nLocation: Wageningen Campus\, The Netherlands \nParticipants (max 25): PhD candidates and postdocs \nRegistration: opens soon \nOrganizers: Michael Nodine (WUR)\, Victoria Mironova (RU)\, Carolin Grones (WUR)\, Michael Schon (WUR) and Juliane Teapal (EPS) \nContact: Juliane Teapal 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-workshop-single-cell-genomics-in-plants/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Highlights,Recurring events biannual
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270317T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270318T180000
DTSTAMP:20260924T123915Z
CREATED:20260714T105702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T123915Z
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SUMMARY:CropXR/EPS course: Societal implications of plant sciences and plant breeding - March 2027
DESCRIPTION:Are you a plant scientist interested in integrating your research with Sociology\, communication\, and economics? \nJoin the course and learn how to bridge the gap between lab-based innovations and real-world implementations. \nMore detailed information will follow. \n  \nDate: 17 and 18 of March 2027 \nLocation: tba \nParticipants: PhD candidates within Plant Sciences \nRegistration: opens fall 2026 \nContact: Juliane Teapal  \n  \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/social-science-training-for-plant-scientists/
LOCATION:Wageningen Campus\, Droevendaalsesteeg 4\, Wageningen\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses
ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270405
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270407
DTSTAMP:20260731T152459Z
CREATED:20250515T133923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T152459Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Meeting Experimental Plant Sciences Apr 2027
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, around 475 members of the Dutch plant science community gather for a two-day meeting\, making it the premier event for networking and collaboration. This annual meeting is a unique opportunity for young plant scientists to connect with established researchers across the Netherlands\, engage with cutting-edge research\, and explore potential collaborations through mini-meetings. \nFor alumni from abroad\, it’s an excellent chance to stay updated on the latest developments in Dutch plant sciences. The event also attracts representatives from the plant science industry\, further enriching the discussions and opportunities available. \nFor an impression of the 2026 and 2025 Annual Meetings check the meeting website.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-annual-meeting-2027/
LOCATION:Hotel Zuiderduin\, Zeeweg 52\, Egmond aan Zee\, 1931 VL\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Highlights,Recurring events annual
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ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270520
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270522
DTSTAMP:20260731T152413Z
CREATED:20250812T123336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T152413Z
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SUMMARY:Get2Gether May 2027
DESCRIPTION:Get2Gether 2027 \nThe Get2Gether brings together PhD candidates from across EPS for two days of networking\, knowledge exchange\, and community building. The program will feature engaging keynote speakers from around Europe\, parallel sessions\, interactive workshops and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow researchers in a relaxed and collaborative setting. The Get2Gether 2027 will take place on 20 and 21 May 2027 in Hotel de Bosrand\, Ede. More information will follow\, but you can already save the date! \n  \nPrevious edition Get2Gether 2026: \nDate and time: 09:00 Tuesday 26th May – 17:00 Wednesday 27th May 2026\nLocation: StayOkay Soest\, Bosstraat 16\, 3766 AG Soest\, Netherlands\nCost: €150 for early bird discount – €200 for late birds – (covering costs for lunch and dinner on day 1; breakfast and lunch on day 2\, tea and coffee throughout the event and one night in a shared hostel room.) \nKeynote speaker lineup \n\nAlexey Sapiguzov\, University of Helsinki\nDaniel Buchvaldt Amby\,  Aarhus University\nLeonardo Jo\, Utrecht University\nFrancesca Quattrocchio\, University of Amsterdam\n\nWorkshops \n\nUsing AI in scientific research\nScientific design for posters and presentations and more\nHow to manage your supervisor\nBirdwatching in the Soestduinen\n\n  \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/get2gether-2027/
LOCATION:Parkhotel De Bosrand\, Bosrand 28\, Ede\, 6718 ZN\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Highlights,Recurring events annual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270827
DTSTAMP:20260717T092833Z
CREATED:20260709T120624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T092833Z
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SUMMARY:19th Symposium of Insect-Plant Interactions (SIP19) 2027
DESCRIPTION:The Symposium of Insect-Plant Interactions (SIP) is a leading international conference held every three years\, bringing together researchers to explore the complex relationships between insects and plants. The symposium covers ecological\, evolutionary\, behavioral\, and physiological aspects\, providing a platform for both fundamental and applied research. \nKeynote Speakers: \n\nNoah Whiteman\, University of California\, Berkeley\nChristelle Robert\, University of Bern\nAdam Steinbrenner\, University of Washington\nSybille Unsicker\, Kiel University\nEnric Fraco\, CIRAD\, Montpellier\n\nDate: 22.08. – 26.08.2027 \nLocation: Omnia\, Wageningen University and Research\, The Netherlands \nRegistration: opens November 2026 \nMore information: here \nOrganizers: \n\nRieta Gols\nKaren Kloth\nLotte Caarls\nNina Fatouros\nAlexander Haverkamp\n\n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/19th-symposium-of-insect-plant-interactions-sip19-2027/
LOCATION:Omnia\, Wageningen Campus\, Hoge Steeg 2\, Wageningen 6708 PH\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:External courses
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270826
DTSTAMP:20260924T115440Z
CREATED:20260709T121646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260924T115440Z
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SUMMARY:NEW: EPS course Molecular Plant Pathology - Aug 2027
DESCRIPTION:Save the date !!!\nDate: 23.08. – 25.08.2027 \nLocation: Science Park\, Utrecht University \nRegistration: opens November 2026 \nNEW EPS course – Molecular Plant Pathology \nThe arms race between plants and pathogens or other invaders is never ending\, making it an ever evolving part of biology research. It is also an exciting research area because these interactions are multifaceted\, can be studied from different angles and at different levels\, and the obtained fundamental knowledge can be translated to crops\, enabling more sustainable agriculture. \nThe Netherlands has a long tradition of phytopathology research. Already 110 years ago\, in 1917\, the first female professor in the Netherlands\, Johanna Westerdijk\, gave her inaugural lecture. Since then\, research groups in the Netherlands have shaped the field and continue to advance it. We also enjoy being a part of this vibrant community and want to share our passion for both science and interactions between the scientists. \nWe believe plant pathology research is not only about interactions between plants and other organisms. It is about interactions between researchers and related fields such as biotechnology\, bioinformatics\, and translational research. Therefore\, we are delighted to announce a new EPS PhD course – Molecular Plant Pathology. \nThe course aims to serve as a platform for early-career researchers in molecular plant pathology in the Netherlands to situate their research within the broader context of plant immunity\, biotechnology\, earlier and current phytopathology research conducted in the Netherlands and to build their professional network. Lectures and assignments (challenges) provide an opportunity to acquire and apply new knowledge. \nThe first edition of the course will be held in Utrecht on August 23-25\, 2027. It is intended for ~20 PhDs or postdocs from EPS. The program is under development. Registration will open in November. For now\, save the date! \nWe look forward to having an interactive course! \nOrganizers: \nUvA – Sebastian Pfeilmeier\, Frank Takken \nLU – Pingtao Ding \nUU – Dmitry Lapin\, Saskia van Wees \nWUR – Matthieu Joosten\, Aska Goverse \nMain contact: Dmitry Lapin (UU\, d.lapin@uu.nl)
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-plant-immunology-course/
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Highlights,Recurring events biannual
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