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Women in Science Lunch on
Monday, 17 August 2008 at 12:30 – 14:00, Price: 15 €
Open to all; men and women, postgrads, postdocs and academics, the
Women in Science lunch aims to bring delegates together to raise
awareness and discuss issues which affect women (and men too, in
many cases) with respect to the scientific work environment and
culture.
Its format is conducive to networking with delegates seated at
tables of 8 and presented with an appetising buffet which includes
dessert and an optional glass of wine. Our invited speaker (to be
confirmed) will talk on a topical issue for around 15 – 20 minutes
which will act as a catalyst for a lively discussion afterwards.
Organised and sponsored by the Society for Experimental Biology
Science & Society Debate on Monday, 17 August in the afternoon
Bioenergy Technology – WHAT and WHO decides the way forward?
Bioenergy technology is forging ahead with large collaborative
research groups tackling new ways to produce energy as heat, power
and fuel. As with GM, there are wider social responsibilities
attached to this technology which need to be considered by
scientists as they move forward. We invite delegates to debate the
issues surrounding Bioenergy technology with an expert panel
(including plenary speakers Chris Somerville and Olaf Kruse), which will provide a
balanced perspective from social science, civil society, politics,
economics and scientific standpoints. Delegates will debate the
issues with the panellists and have the opportunity to formulate
their own opinions on this hot topic.
Organised by the Society for Experimental Biology and kindly
sponsored by Blackwell Publishing and the Journal of Experimental
Botany.
Careers for Plant Biologists – a whirlwind tour on Thursday, 20
August 2008 at 12:00 – 14:00, Price: 5 €
As
plant biologists you will have a wealth of expert knowledge and
have developed technical and personal skills in and outside of the
lab. Whether you are aiming for a career in academia, industry,
science publishing, patent work, teaching or something completely
different you will need to recognise your own individuality in
terms of your personal strengths, skills, aspirations etc so that
you make an effective career move. We invite postgraduates
students and postdoctoral researchers to participate in this
interactive workshop which will help you to discover your true
potential !
Organised by the Society for Experimental Biology
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