Final days to propose a session for SEB Annual Conference Glasgow 2027
Taking place from 6–8 July 2027 at the Scottish Event Campus in Glasgow, the conference will explore the theme “Experimental Biology Informing Policy”, bringing together researchers and experts to explore how experimental biology can inform policy and address key challenges facing society.
We are inviting proposals for sessions and events across Animal Biology, Plant Biology, Cell Biology, and Outreach, Education and Diversity.
ANIMAL SESSION THEMES
The Animal Section would be delighted to receive satellite and session proposals for the main conference at Florence.
We welcome applications in the following areas but are happy to receive proposals in any area of the Animal Section Interest Groups.
- Animal Biomechanics Group
- Animal Ecophysiology Group
- Animal Osmoregulation Group
- Animal Respiration Group
- Comparative Endocrinology Group
- Conservation Physiology Group
- Neurobiology Group
- Thermobiology Group
Click here to find out more.
CELL SESSION THEMES
Currently, the Cell Section has special interest groups covering different areas of cell biology that you are welcome to join. Our groups are currently:
- Cellular Function
- Emerging Technologies
- Modelling and in silico biology
- Nuclear and Chromatin Dynamics
- Cytoskeleton and Cytosolic Organisation Group
- Synthetic Biology and Industrial Biotechnology Group
Click here to find out more.
PLANT SESSION THEMES
The Plant Section promotes the development and communication of research in plant biology. Proposals for Plant Biology can be submitted openly.
Below is a list of plant Biology Interest Groups:
- Interaction of Plants with other Organisms Group
- Plant Transport Group
- Abiotic Stress and Climate Change Group
- Crop Molecular Genetics
- Photosynthesis and Metabolism Group
- Plant Development Group
- Plant Environmental Physiology Group
- Plant Biotechnology and Synthetic Biology Group
Click here to find out more.
OED SESSION THEMES
We invite any SEB member who is interested in taking a more active role. The group focuses on:
- Outreach - public engagement with experimental biology and encouraging the next generation of scientist
- Education - innovative and inclusive bioscience education and pedagogical methods
- Diversity - promoting an inclusive environment at the SEB and improving diversity in science and academia more widely
CROSS DISCIPLINARY SESSION PROPOSALS
The Animal, Plant and Cell Sections are interested to receive proposals for microbiome-related sessions to promote the latest microbiome research and contemporary techniques.
See full description of Animal Biology themes
See full description of Cell Biology themes
See full description of Plant Biology themes
See full description of OED Biology themes
Whether you have an idea for a focused scientific session, an interdisciplinary discussion, or an engaging event that brings together different perspectives, this is your opportunity to contribute to the conference programme.
The SEB team will support session organisers with the practical and logistical aspects of organising their session, including abstract management, registration, promotion and budget support.
Deadline: 1 October 2026
Have an idea for a session? Submit your proposal today and help shape the SEB Annual Conference Glasgow 2027 programme.
PRESIDENT'S MEDAL AWARDS
The SEB President's Medals are awarded annually to young scientists of outstanding merit.
Nominations are now open for The SEB President's Medals that will be presented at our Annual Conference in Glasgow
There is an award for each section (Animal, Cell, Plant and EOD) and we would like to invite you to submit nominations for suitable candidates using our simple online form.
Application deadline: 22 October 2026
If you would like to discuss the nominations with your section convenors, please click on each specific link to find their details to get in touch (Animal, Cell, Plant and EOD)
SEB ANNUAL LECTURE AWARDS
Each year at the Annual Conference of the SEB, the work of George Parker Bidder III and Harold Woolhouse is honored with plenary lectures alongside the Cell Biology and the OED plenary lecture.
Lecturers are given by prominent scientists of outstanding merit who have demonstrated excellence in their fields of research.
For more information please click on the button below:
Application deadline: 29 October 2026
Questions
Email us at [email protected].
We are looking forward to see you,
The SEB Team
