June Newsletter 2026
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The SEB Podcast Has Launched: Dive in the first episode; Get ready for the SEB conference in Florence; Connect with fellow delegates: Join the Florence 2026 Networking Group; Epic Play Quest comes to the SEB’s Annual Conference crèche; Awards nominations are open for SEB Annual Conference 2027; Still time to download your copy of the SEB Spring 2026 Magazine Call for Papers: Contribute to the Plant Biotechnology journal upcoming Special Issue OED Gen-AI Symposium videos now available On Demand; New Community Conversations videos now available On-Demand; Share your experience of large teaching labs; Our Commitment to a safe, inclusive environment; Contribute to the Ask a Scientist project; Download the ‘Scientists with Impact’ article collection;
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JOBS BOARD
JOURNAL NEWS
- Conservation Physiology: Two years at the editor’s desk: reflections on community, diversity and impact
- Journal of Experimental Botany: Editor’s Choice paper for JXB Volume 77, Issue 11, 9 June 2026
Plant Lipid Research Toward Sustainable Development Goals
- Plant Biotechnology Journal: Volume 24, Issue 5
- Plant Direct: Generative Cell Division, but Not Early Nuclear Reorganization, Requires Transcriptional Reactivation During Pollen Tube Growth
- The Plant Journal: June 2026 TPJ Editor choice: Friendly fungi: Volatile compounds released during plant-fungal interaction stimulate plant growth by Brian Mooney
GRANTS AND FUNDING
- Company of Biologists Grant
- Sponsorship for a Small Conference
- SEB Diversity Grant
- SEB Outreach Grant
- Hardship fund
- Funding for Satellite Meetings
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CONTRIBUTE TO THE ASK A SCIENTIST PROJECT
This project was developed and delivered in two public engagement events we hosted this year, where the attendees could ask questions for scientists. We posted the questions on our website and need scientists to answer them!
The attendees have the webpage address, so they can go there and check the answers to their questions. Please look at these thought-provoking questions and reply to the ones you feel comfortable with through the form.For more information and to access the form, visit:
Dive into the past of the SEB by discovering the SEB History Articles Series
(7 - 9 July 2026 - Florence, Italy)
Take a look at the sessions taking place at our annual Conference here: - Animal Biology Sessions
- Plant Biology Sessions
- Cell Biology Sessions
- Careers Workshops
- Outreach, Education and Diversity
All the sessions are available by clicking the button below:
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MEET OUR PRESIDENT MEDALLISTS
The SEB President's Medals are awarded annually to young scientists of outstanding merit. The awards are presented at the Annual Conference of the Society.
David Labonte
Imperial College London
Animal section
Poonam Mehra
University of Nottingham
Cell section
Lorna McAusland
Nottingham University
Plant section
Dave Lawson
University of Bristol
Outreach, Education and Diversity section
PLENARY LECTURERS
Each year at the Annual Conference of the SEB, the work of George Parker Bidder III and Harold Woolhouse is honoured with plenary lectures alongside the Cell Biology and the OED plenary lecture.
Ari Sadanandom
University of Durham
Cell Winner
Julian Hibberd
University of Cambridge
Woolhouse Winner
Kiisa Nishikawa
Northern Arizona University
Bidder Winner
Claire Garden
Edinburgh Napier University
Outreach, Education and Diversity winner
OTHER MEETINGS
Take a look at the event picture gallery which is available now on our Facebook page
Summer School 2026: Plant single cell RNAseq workshop: From current technologies to data analyses (28 June - 3 July 2026)
​​​New insights from plant structural biology (30 June 2026)
The Company of Biologists Travel Grant
Application deadline: 31 August
The Company of Biologists Travel Grant 2026 is available for student and early career scientist SEB members.
It supports their participation at conferences, workshops, and even training courses. The COB Travel Grant was recently reviewed, giving more support to applicants depending on their travel distance.From 1 July, the grant limits are as follows:
- £300 travel within own country
- £600 travel within own continent
- £800 travel beyond own continent
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You can find out more about eligibility and apply via
Sponsorship for a Small Conference
Application deadline: 1 November 2026
SEB members can apply for up to £1000 to help with the cost of organising a scientific meeting independently or in collaboration with another organisation.
Diversity Grant
Application deadline: 31 December 2026
SEB members can apply for funding of up to £1000 for projects associated with improving diversity and increasing inclusivity in academia and bioscience research.
Outreach Grant
Application deadline: 1 June 2026
A maximum of £1000 is available to SEB members and £200 non-members to cover the costs associated with holding or participating in an outreach event that promotes experimental biology to a wide range of audiences.
Over the past few months we held a number of training webinars. If you did not get a chance to attend these you can access on demand recordings and resources on the SEB members' area. Simply log into your SEB account, go to the resources area and select the "Careers" tab to view these.
The following content is available for you to access:EVENTS VIDEOS ARE AVAILABLE ON DEMAND
Recordings of our events are available in our Ressources section.
JXB Webinar series videos
Plant Journal Webinar series videosPlant Biotechnology Journal Webinar series videos
Conservation Physiology Webinar series videos
Careers and Coffee videos
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES AVAILABLE!
Videos and PDFs are available
The SEB is excited to release our new on-demand professional development resources to support our members at every stage of their career. This includes a video and PDF covering time management skills, and a five part mini-series exploring evaluation of impact for projects such as public engagement events and activities
DEVELOPING EXCELLENT RESEARCH PROPOSALS
Presentation Slides are available
In this this workshop, we examined the key elements involved in turning your initial research idea into a proposal that will get the attention and support of the reviewers, demonstrate the importance of the research and assure funders that your project will make a valuable contribution to your field
QUICK START GUIDE TO CONNECTING WITH INDUSTRY
Webinar recording now available
This webinar takes a brief look at how researchers can identify their individual skills and expertise to support engagement as well as to how to clearly articulate their research in a way that generates interest from potential industry collaborators.
GETTING STARTED WITH INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIONS
Presentation Slides and Chatbox transcript now available
A multidisciplinary approach requires a combination of skills including a willingness to listen and learn about other disciplines, to see patterns and make connections, to have a wide ranging network, to ask insightful questions, facilitate others to take part, problem solve in a solution focused way and to be open and creative.
In this interactive 90 minute online workshop looked at how to be open to opportunity for interdisciplinary collaboration and the key skills required to identify and approach potential collaborators.
DEALING WITH THE MEDIA -FREE MEDIA TRAINING AND ADVICE FOR SEB MEMBERS
Have you been approached by the media for an interview or to comment on your research and not sure what to expect or how to approach it?
Getting your research covered in the media is a very exciting moment but can also feel scary if you do not have experience and are not sure what to expect. SEB members can benefit from free advice and training on their first media appearance through our partnership with Sense about Science. If you would like to learn more get in touch with [email protected].
In the meantime, check out these “Standing up for Science” Guides on interacting with the media:
JOBS BOARD
Below are the latest vacancies available:Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Plant Biology at Pennsylvania State University
University Park, USAThe Department of Biology at Penn State, University Park campus, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor.
Deadline for applications: 1 July 2026
Researcher in Fish Physiology
Wageningen, The NetherlandsThe position focuses on fish physiology and neurophysiology applied to fish welfare, sustainable aquaculture and fisheries research. The position is one-year contract that can be extended, if possible within organizational circumstances, on good performance.
Deadline for applications: 12 July 2026
Faculty position at Department of Biological Sciences at National Sun Yat-sen University in Taiwan
Kaohsiung , TaïwanThe Department of Biological Sciences at National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level or above in Biology or a related field. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome.
Deadline for applications: 31 July 2026
Click here to visit the SEB jobs board page
THE LATEST FROM THE SEB JOURNALS
Conservation Physiology
Two years at the editor’s desk: reflections on community, diversity and impact
Journal of Experimental Botany
Editor Choice: JXB Editor’s Choice paper for JXB Volume 77, Issue 11, 9 June 2026
Plant Lipid Research Toward Sustainable Development Goals
Plant Biotechnology Journal
Volume 24, Issue 5
Plant Direct
Generative Cell Division, but Not Early Nuclear Reorganization, Requires Transcriptional Reactivation During Pollen Tube Growth
The Plant Journal
June 2026 TPJ Editor choice: Friendly fungi: Volatile compounds released during plant-fungal interaction stimulate plant growth
