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30 Oct 2026
by Benjamin Danois

SEB October 2026 Newsletter

Welcome to this month's newsletter!

OCTOBER 2026
NEWSLETTER

 

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Welcome to this month's newsletter. Here's what we have in store for you this month: 
 

Last chance to sign up: Mentoring Scheme for SEB Members;
 

Meet Nicola, our new Membership and Administration Officer;
 

Have a research success to share? Feature it in the SEB Magazine;


Hardship fund is now available to help 4th year PhD students;
 

The recording of the third Global Plant Council and Plant Biotechnology Journal webinar is now online;
 

Watch the latest Community Conversations webinar on demand: White sturgeon conservation;
 

The Company of Biologists renews Read & Publish agreement with ZB Med;
 

Check out the latest Living Biology episodes with Ros Gleadow; 


Check out "Your research in the news";
 

The Plant Journal is now Gold Open Access;
 

 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;




Happy reading!  

 
 
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SEB NEWS
 

  • Last chance to sign up: Mentoring Scheme for SEB Members;
     

  • Meet Nicola, our new Membership and Administration Officer;
     

  • Have a research success to share? Feature it in the Autumn 2026 SEB 2026 Magazine,
     

  • The recording of the third Global Plant Council and Plant Biotechnology Journal webinar is now online;
     

  • Watch the latest Community Conversations webinar on demand: White sturgeon conservation;
     

  • Hardship fund is now available to help 4th year PhD students;
     

  • Check out our "Living Biology" podcast episodes; 
     

  • Check out "Your research in the news";
     

  • The Plant Journal is now Gold Open Access;
     

  • The Company of Biologists renews Read & Publish agreement with ZB Med;
     

  • OED Gen-AI Symposium videos now available On Demand;
     

  • Community Conversations videos now available On-Demand;
     

  • Our Commitment to a safe, inclusive environment;
     

  • Contribute to the Ask a Scientist project;
     

  • Download the ‘Scientists with Impact’ article collection;

EVENTS
 

  • Mentoring scheme Briefing 2027
     
  • SEB Annual Conference 2027
     
  • Other Meetings

 

CAREERS

  • Careers and Coffee
     
  • Leaders of the Future
     
  • Events videos are available on demand
     
  • Professional Development Resources available for SEB members!
     
  • Developing Excellent Research Proposals
     
  • Quick start guide to connecting with industry
     
  • Getting started with interdisciplinary collaborations
     
  • Public Engagement 101
     
  • Free "Standing up for Science" - media workshop 
     
  • Dealing with the media - Free media training and advice for SEB members

 


🚨  YOUR RESEARCH IN THE NEWS ðŸš¨
 


JOBS BOARD
 


JOURNAL NEWS 
 

  • Conservation Physiology: Recent progress on the conservation physiology of birds and bats: facing a changing world on the wing

 

  • Journal of Experimental Botany: Editor’s choice paper for JXB: Combining a high-caliber chromosome-level genome and root single-cell atlas resolves genetic diversity and root development in Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata

 

  • Plant Biotechnology Journal: A TAF10-ERF109 Transcriptional Module Directs Flavonoid-Based Stress Resilience and Yield Enhancement in Foxtail Millet and Wheat

 

  • Plant Direct: Progeny Differentiation in Faba Bean Using Hyperspectral Images and Machine Learning

 

  • The Plant Journal: October 2026 TPJ Editor choice: Two roads to galanthamine turn out to be one


GRANTS AND FUNDING
 

  • Company of Biologists Grant 
     
  • Sponsorship for a Small Conference 
     
  • SEB Diversity Grant
     
  • SEB Outreach Grant
     
  • Hardship fund

 

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SEB Featured events

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6 November 2026

Mentoring scheme Briefing 2027

Discover the Society for Experimental Biology's 2026-2027 mentoring scheme! Join our briefing session to learn how it connects members across career stages and provides development opportunities for all, as well as developing your own mentor/mentee skills.

Workshop Zoom

 

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  • Theme: 
    Experimental Biology Informing Policy

    Dates: 
    06/07/2027 - 08/07/2027


    More info coming soon in January 2027

     


    OTHER MEETINGS


    Take a look at the event picture gallery which is available now on our   Facebook page



    3rd International Summit on Cell Science & Molecular Biology  (9 - 11 November 2026)

    Standing up for Science workshop – EU (focus) Online (27 November 2026)

    Animal Physiology Conference: Insights from the South (APCIS 2026) (2026 (9 - 10 December 2026)

     

    SEB meetings diary

     

     
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    The Company of Biologists Travel Grant  

    Application deadline: 31 December 2026

    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
     

You can find out more about eligibility and apply via

More information

 

 

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.

 

 

More information


 

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.

 

More information

 

 

Outreach Grant

Application deadline: 1 June 2027

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.

 

More information

 

 

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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 videos

Plant Biotechnology Journal Webinar series videos

Conservation Physiology Webinar series videos 

Careers and Coffee videos 

SEB Podcast: Living Biology


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:


 

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Throughout July 2026, research presented at the SEB Conference in Florence featured in over 230 print and online articles, podcasts and radio shows. Below is a selection of some of those media appearances:


If your research has appeared in the public media, whether it's news articles, podcasts, radio or TV appearances, please let us know!
 

 

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Below are the latest vacancies available:

 

Postdoctoral research in plant regulatory genomics and artificial intelligence
Aarhus, Danemark

The Center for Quantitative Genetics and Genomics (QGG) at Aarhus University, Denmark, invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral position in plant regulatory genomics and artificial intelligence, starting 1 April 2027.

Deadline for applications: 20 November 2026


 

Apply now

 

Postdoctoral Researcher in Fish Conservation Physiology and Behavior
Davis, USA

The Segarra Lab at the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with expertise in fish physiology and behavior to join our team

Deadline for applications: 1 December  2026

 

Apply now

 


Click here to visit the SEB jobs board page
 


 

 

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THE LATEST FROM THE SEB JOURNALS

Conservation Physiology
Recent progress on the conservation physiology of birds and bats: facing a changing world on the wing

Read now


 


Journal of Experimental Botany

Editor’s choice paper for JXB:  Volume 77, Issue 19, 16 October 2026
Combining a high-caliber chromosome-level genome and root single-cell atlas resolves genetic diversity and root development in Olea europaea subsp. cuspidata

Read now

 


Plant Biotechnology Journal
A TAF10-ERF109 Transcriptional Module Directs Flavonoid-Based Stress Resilience and Yield Enhancement in Foxtail Millet and Wheat

Read now


 


Plant Direct
Progeny Differentiation in Faba Bean Using Hyperspectral Images and Machine Learning

Read now


 


The Plant Journal 
October 2026 TPJ Editor choice: Two roads to galanthamine turn out to be one

Read now

 

 

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