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SUMMARY:Summer School Environmental Signaling in Plants
DESCRIPTION:13th Utrecht PhD Summer School “Environmental Signaling in Plants”\nWe would like to invite you to join the PhD Summer School that has an attractive program with many expert speakers in the field of environmental signaling in plants. In addition to the invited speakers\, there are 3 parallel sessions in the program for oral presentations by PhD students that will be selected from submitted abstracts. Moreover\, there will be ample opportunity for discussions with speakers and fellow PhD students during breaks/lunch and the poster viewing session. The meeting is especially attractive for PhD students\, but the program will also be of interest to post-docs and senior scientists. The summer school is truly international; in past years it has attracted students from many European countries and even from outside Europe. We hope to see you this summer in the beautiful and lively historic city of Utrecht! \nInvited speakers for 2026 are:\nMariana Silva Artur\nRoeland Berendsen\nLaura Bacete\nNiko Geldner\nBruno Guillotin\nCaroline Gutjahr\n\nMatthew Paul\nLaura Ragni\nPriya Ramakrishna\nAri Sadanandom\n\nDaan Weits\n\n\nClosing keynote: Marcel Beukeboom\, director of Naturalis\, previously the permanent representative of Kingdom of the Netherlands to FAO.\n\nThe registration & abstract submission close on 7th June!\nPlease find more information on the UU website: EPS Summer School | Universiteit Utrecht | Home \n 
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/summer-school-environmental-signaling-in-plants/
LOCATION:Utrecht\, Science Park\, Kruyt building\, Padualaan 8\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events biannual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251213
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SUMMARY:EPS workshop "Transcription factors and transcriptional regulation"
DESCRIPTION:Gene regulation is a fundamental and dynamic process in all living organisms. In plants\, precise regulation of gene expression is crucial for development\, environmental responses\, and adaptation. This EPS graduate course offers an in-depth exploration of the complex regulatory networks controlling gene expression in plants\, with a focus on transcriptional regulation\, epigenetics\, chromatin remodeling\, and non-coding RNAs. \nParticipants will gain both theoretical and practical insights through a combination of expert lectures\, discussions\, and hands-on sessions.\nBelow you can find the highlights for this course and the course fees. The full programme can be downloaded here. \nGroup size: maximum of 40 participants\nCredits: 1.0 ECTS\nRegistration: closed\nOrganizers:  Marian Bemer (Wageningen University and Research)\, Jason Gardinier (Utrecht University) and Maike Stam (University of Amsterdam)\nLocation: Boothzaal (M.03)\, Utrecht University Library\, Utrecht University \nCourse Highlights \n\n\nLectures by leading experts covering: \nTranscription factor (TF) function and binding\nDNA methylation and histone modifications\n3D chromatin conformation and epigenetic memory\nLong non-coding and small RNAs in gene regulation\n\nInvited speakers: \nChristel Carles (University of Grenoble Alpes)\nEtienne Bucher (Agroscope)\nSebastian Marquardt (Copenhagen University)\nBas van Steensel (Netherlands Cancer Institute)\nTineke Lenstra (Netherlands Cancer Institute)\nFrank Lanfermeijer (Bejo)\nVictoria Mironova (Radboud University)\nMarcel Proveniers (Utrecht University)\nMichael Nodine (Wageningen University & Research)\nWilma van Esse (Wageningen University & Research)\nRichard Immink (Wageningen University & Research)\nComputer workshop:Learn how to analyze transcription factor binding sites and other regulatory elements using ChIP-seq and NGS datasets. Develop skills in genome browser tools\, motif analysis\, and network construction.\nPoster session with 3-minute pitches:All participants will present themselves and their own research (recent past\, present or plans) in a poster session\, including a concise 3-minute oral pitch to practice communicating key findings and research goals effectively. If you already have a poster\, you do not need to make a new one for this course.\n\nPaper discussion of keynote speakers:In preparation for keynote lectures\, selected scientific papers from invited speakers will be discussed in small groups. This will provide participants with the opportunity to engage critically with cutting-edge research and interact directly with leading scientists in the field. \n\n\nTarget Audience\nThis course is designed for PhD students\, but is also suitable for postdoctoral researchers and senior scientists interested in gene regulation\, epigenetics\, or plant molecular biology. A basic understanding of molecular biology and genomics is recommended. \nParticipants are expected to: \nPresent a poster about their research (interests) with a short pitch\nEngage in scientific discussions\nParticipate in the analysis workshop\nPrepare for and contribute to paper discussion sessions \nDownload programme\n\n\n\n\nCategory\nFee\n\n\n\n\nEPS PhD students with approved TSP\n€ 285\n\n\npostdocs registered with EPS\n€ 325\n\n\nEPS academic staff\n€ 450\n\n\nPhD students\, postdocs and academic staff\n€ 610\n\n\nIndustry\n€ 1100
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-workshop-transcription-factors-and-transcriptional-regulation/
LOCATION:Utrecht University Library\, Heidelberglaan 3\, Utrecht\, Utrecht\, 3584 CS
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events biannual
ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251115
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SUMMARY:Intermediate Programming in R
DESCRIPTION:Monday 3\, Friday 7\, Monday 10 and Friday 14 November 2025\nScope\nExtend participants’ basic knowledge of R by teaching them more advanced programming concepts and the use of R for more complex problem solving\, going beyond just statistics. This course is for participants who want to deepen their knowledge of R programming and be able to use R to deal efficiently with computational problems and programming tasks. Participants will also gain more knowledge on working with R data structures and solving common problems\, like working with and manipulating factors\, extracting information from statistical models\, working with other types of data (textual\, time and dates) and handling multiple data files. \nHighlights\nIntroduction to control flow and conditional logic in R\nCreating your own functions\, understanding anonymous functions\nIntroduction to functional programming with the package “purrr”\nWorking with factors\nWorking with the file system (importing\, transforming and combining multiple files)\nDebugging R code\nWorking with dates\, times\nShort introduction to creating reproducible documents (RMarkdown/Quarto) \nImportant\nThis course is not meant for R beginners. We strongly recommend that you first take part in our Introduction to R and R Studio workshop. Ideally\, you also have exposure to the tidyverse from our Tidy Data workshop\, but this is not required. Even self-taught R users are encouraged to first follow the introductory workshop to get a strong foundation of the basics that this course builds on.
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/intermediate-programming-in-r/
LOCATION:Gelderland
CATEGORIES:External courses,Recurring events biannual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:EPS Summer School “Plant Development”
DESCRIPTION:The EPS Summer School “Plant Development” is a three-day intensive program designed for enthusiastic PhD students and postdocs with a strong interest in plant developmental biology. Participation is limited to 45 selected applicants to ensure meaningful interaction and a focused learning environment. \n\n\nThe program offers a unique blend of scientific presentations\, collaborative assignments\, and professional development activities: \n\n\nKeynote lectures by nine leading experts in plant development\, who will present their latest research and insights. \n\n\nA selection of short talks by participants and poster presentations to foster scientific exchange among peers. \n\n\nTeam-based assignments\, where participants work together to tackle a real problem in plant developmental biology. Teams will develop a proposal outline and present their ideas at the end of the meeting. During this process\, participants will be encouraged to consult and interview the keynote speakers\, gaining valuable input and mentorship. \n\n\nCareer development round tables with invited speakers\, offering guidance on academic paths\, research careers\, and networking opportunities. \n\n\nParticipants: max 45\, all PhDs/postdocs with an interest in Plant Sciences ( EPS-members and non-EPS members) \nKeynote Speaker \n\n\nSandy Hetherington\, University of Edingburgh \n\n\nAngela Hay\, MPI Cologne \n\n\nJoris Sprakel\, WUR \n\n\nTom Beeckman\, VIB Ghent \n\n\nKalika Prasad\, IISER Pune\, India \n\n\nMargot Smit\, University of Tubingen \n\n\nKatharina Bürstenbinder\, University of Marburg \n\n\nOrganisation Team: \n\n\nViola Willemsen\, WUR \n\n\nRichard Immink\, WUR \n\n\nDolf Weijers\, WUR \n\n\nJuliane Teapal\, EPS \n\n\nThe summer school will cover multiple aspects of plant development: \n\n\nGenetic control \n\n\nCell Biology \n\n\nMolecular and mechanical processes \n\n\nEnvironmental control \n\n\nEvolutionary processes \n\n\nProgramme: \nThe programme is divided into different sessions. Each session has presentations of multiple keynote speakers and participants. There are plenty of breaks in between to network with each other. \nMonday 15.09.2025 \n09:30 Welcome & Registration \n10:00 – 11:45 Session 01 \n11:45 – 12:15 Introduction to reserach cases \n12:15 – 13:30 Lunch and hang up posters \n14:00 – 16:00 “Research cases consultancy with Keynote speakers” \n18:00 – 20:00 Dinner (at location) \n20:00 – 21:00 “Research cases consultancy with Keynote speakers” \nTuesday 16.08.2025 \n09:00 – 10:00 “Research cases consultancy” \n10:00 – 12:30 Session 02 \n12:30 – 14:30 Lunch & poster \n14:30 – 17:00 Session 03 \n17:00 – 18:00 Career Does & Don’ts with the Keynotes \n18:00 – 21:00 Dinner and social Activity \nWednesday 17.09.2025 \n09:00 – 12:15 Session 04 \n12:15 – 13:30 Lunch & poster \n13:30 – 15:00 Presentation research case \n15:00 – 16:00 Session 05 \n16:00 – 16:15 Closing remarks \nFee*: \nEPS Members* \n€ 225 for EPS PhD candidate with approved TSP\, € 300 with a two night stay (15-17 September\, shared room) \n€275 for EPS postdocs\, € 350 with a two night stay (15-17 September\, shared room) \n€375 for EPS staff member\, €485 with a two night stay (15-17 September\,singel room) \nAll others* \n€ 325 all other PhD\, € 400 with a two night stay (15-17 September\, shared room) \n€350 for postdocs\, € 425 with a two night stay (15-17 September\, shared room) \n€ 475 for staff members\, € 585 with a two night stay (15-17 September\,singel room) \n€ 800 for industry\, € 915 with a two night stay (15-17 September\,singel room) \n*would you like to stay the night before ( Sunday to Monday\, 14-15 September) we will charge an extra € 55 (shared room)\, 85€ (single room). \nRegister
URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-summerschool-plant-development/
LOCATION:Parkhotel De Bosrand\, Bosrand 28\, Ede\, 6718 ZN\, Netherlands
CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events biannual
ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl
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