BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Graduate School EPS - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Graduate School EPS X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Graduate School EPS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Amsterdam BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20280326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20281029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261109T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261112T170000 DTSTAMP:20260609T101950Z CREATED:20250925T123712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T101950Z UID:4856-1794214800-1794502800@graduateschool-eps.info 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 ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261125T120000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261125T160000 DTSTAMP:20260707T100511Z CREATED:20250825T121540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T100511Z UID:4634-1795608000-1795622400@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS 2nd year PhD meet-up - Shaping your PhD journey (NEW DATE) DESCRIPTION:EPS 2nd year PhD meet-up – Shaping your PhD journey \nDate: NEW DATE 25 November 2026\, 12:00-16:00\nVenue: Wageningen Campus or Utrecht Campus\, based on preference of participants\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 either Wageningen Campus or Utrecht Campus\, based on preferences of the participants and possibilities. \n \n NameThis 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)Which location would you prefer?\n \n \n Utrecht Campus\n \n \n \n Wageningen Campus\n \n \n \n No preference\n 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 \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/ CATEGORIES:EPS meetings,Recurring events annual ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/EPS-2nd-year-meetup_22-Nov-2023-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261204 DTSTAMP:20260716T081040Z CREATED:20260715T084426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T081040Z UID:6112-1796169600-1796342399@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS CRISPR/Cas Course 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. \nThe detailed programme will follow as soon as possible \n  \nDate: 2nd and 3rd of December \nLocation: Wageningen Campus\, The Netherlands \nParticipants (max 25): PhD students and postdocs \nRegistration: opens soon \nContact: Juliane Teapal \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,Recurring events biannual ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261209T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20261209T170000 DTSTAMP:20260701T102417Z CREATED:20260630T113606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T102417Z UID:6054-1796803200-1796835600@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS Theme 4 Symposium "Genome Biology and Gene Regulation" 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 plant breeding. 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\n\n\n\nDate: 9 December 2026 \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. URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-theme-4-symposium-genome-biology-and-gene-regulation/ CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events annual ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270116T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T130657Z CREATED:20260716T130657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T130657Z UID:6164-1800086400-1800118800@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:Event 5 DESCRIPTION:Bitterbessie dagbreek\nbitterbessie son\nʼn spieël het gebreek\ntussen my en hom \nSoek ek na die grootpad\nom daarlangs te draf\noral draai die paadjies\nvan sy woorde af \nDennebos herinnering\ndennebos vergeet\nhet ek ook verdwaal\ntrap ek in my leed \nPapegaai-bont eggo\nkierang kierang my\ntotdat ek bedroë\nweer die koggel kry \nEggo is geen antwoord\nantwoord hy alom\nbitterbessie dagbreek\nbitterbessie son URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/event-5/ LOCATION:EMBL’s European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI)\, Campus\, EMBL-EBI Main Building\, \, Wellcome Genome\, Hinxton\, CB10 1SD\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Highlights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/EPS-Career-Day-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270209 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270212 DTSTAMP:20260715T094930Z CREATED:20260715T094826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T094930Z UID:6119-1802131200-1802390399@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS workshop "Single-cell genomics in plants". 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 ORGANIZER;CN="EPS":MAILTO:anja.mosselman@wur.nl END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270316T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T130529Z CREATED:20260716T130529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T130529Z UID:6162-1805184000-1815757200@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:Event 4 DESCRIPTION:Ek is die lappop wat nie praat\nen maak net op jou liefde staat \nSaans lę ek blind en stil en doof\nen lig nie meer my semel-hoof \nMy hande roer nie en my lyf\nword met jou weggaan koud en styf \nSonder jou hulp kan ek nie loop:\njy het my sommerso gekoop \nen sal my nog een Guy Fawkes-nag\ngoedmoeds verbrand en daaroor lag. \nEk is die lappop sonder gees\nMy pyn jou luid gevierde fees. URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/event-4/ LOCATION:Forum\, building 102\, Droevendaalsesteeg 2\, Wageninge\, Gelderland\, 6708 PB\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Highlights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Cover-Bas-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270317T090000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260715T065604Z CREATED:20260714T105702Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T065604Z UID:6110-1805274000-1805392800@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:Social Science Training for Plant Scientists 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 soon. \n  \nDate: 17 and 18 of March 2027 \nLocation: Wageningen Campus or Utrecht University\, Science Park \nParticipants: PhD candidates within Plant Sciences \nRegistration: opens September \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 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270716T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270716T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T125640Z CREATED:20260716T125640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T125640Z UID:6155-1815724800-1815757200@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:Event 1 DESCRIPTION:Uit hierdie Valkenburg het ek ontvlug\nen dink my nou in Gordonsbaai terug: \nEk speel met paddavisse in ’n stroom\nen kerf swastikas in ’n rooikransboom \nEk is die hond wat op die strande draf\nen dom-allenig teen die aandwind blaf \nEk is die seevoël wat verhongerd daal\nen dooie nagte opdis as ’n maal \nDie god wat jou geskep het uit die wind\nsodat my smart in jou volmaaktheid vind: \nMy lyk lê uitgespoel in wier en gras\nop al die plekke waar ons eenmaal was. URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/event-1/ LOCATION:Castle ‘de Berckt’ in Baarl\, De Berckt 1\, Baarlo\, Limburg\, 5991 PD\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Highlights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1491906-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270816T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T130008Z CREATED:20260716T125830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T130008Z UID:6157-1818403200-1818435600@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:Event 2 DESCRIPTION:Korreltjie korreltjie sand\nklippie gerol in my hand\nklippie gesteek in my sak\nword korreltjie klein en plat \nSonnetjie groot in die blou\nek maak net ’n ogie van jou\nblink in my korreltjie klippie\ndit is genoeg vir die rukkie \nKindjie wat skreeu uit die skoot\nniks in die wêreld is groot\nstilletjies lag nou en praat\nstilte in Doodloopstraat \nWêreldjie rond en aardblou\nkorreltjie maak ek van jou\nhuisie met deur en twee skrefies\ntuintjie met blou madeliefies \nPyltjie geveer in verskiet\nliefde verklein in die niet\nTimmerman bou aan ’n kis\nEk maak my gereed vir die Niks \nKorreltjie klein is my woord\nkorreltjie niks is my dood \n••• URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/event-2/ LOCATION:Castle ‘de Berckt’ in Baarl\, De Berckt 1\, Baarlo\, Limburg\, 5991 PD\, Netherlands CATEGORIES:Highlights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/traffic-felttipfeelings-dana-variano-art-therapy-5-e1675373612410.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270827 DTSTAMP:20260717T092833Z CREATED:20260709T120624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T092833Z UID:6100-1818892800-1819324799@graduateschool-eps.info 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/1491906-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270826 DTSTAMP:20260709T121646Z CREATED:20260709T121646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T121646Z UID:6107-1818979200-1819238399@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:EPS Plant Immunology Course DESCRIPTION:Save the date !!!\nDate: 23.08. – 25.08.2027 \nLocation: Science Park\, Utrecht University \nRegistration: opens November 2026 \nTeam: \n\nDmitry Lapin\, Utrecht University\nAska Goverse\, Wageningen University and Research\nPingtao Ding\, Leiden University\nFrank Takken\, University of Amsterdam\nSaskia van Wees\, Utrecht University\nMatthieu Joosten\, Wageningen University and Research\nSebastian Pfeilmeier\nEPS URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/eps-plant-immunology-course/ CATEGORIES:EPS courses,Recurring events biannual END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270916T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Amsterdam:20270916T170000 DTSTAMP:20260716T130238Z CREATED:20260716T130238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T130238Z UID:6160-1821081600-1821114000@graduateschool-eps.info SUMMARY:Event 3 DESCRIPTION:Die skaduwee waarsku die straat\ngeslinger uit ’n hoë balkon\ndeur die skaars jakarandas van die lug\ndie skaduwee waarsku die son \ndeur die lied van die penniefluitjies\ngeval op die dreunende straat\nmy pop met ’n naam soos ’n liggaam\nwat net soos ’n mens kon praat \nMy pop soos ’n mossie geskiet\nkorrel-kaal van die vensterbank\nof was dit die wind uit die verte\nof was dit my eie hand \nMy pop het geval toe die son\nsy brons klok lui uit die lug\ntoe die wolke die mure wit kalk\nval die skaduwee daarin terug \nDie skaduwee waarsku die son\nporselein met die ver lug bo –\nas ek sou val uit ’n hoë balkon\nas ek sou breek lyk ek ook só URL:https://graduateschool-eps.info/event/event-3/ LOCATION:EMBL Advanced Training Centre\, Meyerhogstrasse 1\, Heidelberg\, 69117\, Germany CATEGORIES:Highlights ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://graduateschool-eps.info/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/vector-splash-pattern-c720cdcc3e1c8900913724024c47cde3-e1778659375324.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR