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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;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204
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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;VALUE=DATE:20270201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270204
DTSTAMP:20260924T115809Z
CREATED:20260921T105422Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270826
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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/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Highlights,Recurring events biannual
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