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π International Opportunity
Saclay Plant Science Symposium coming up!
Details: 2026-saclay-plant-sciences.symposium.inrae.fr
Australian plant scientists encouraged to attend
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π Congratulations Dr Sunita Ramesh!
ASPS Diversity & Inclusion Rep won free ComBio 2026 registration via random draw at ASPS2025
See you in Sydney! π±
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ComBio 2026 | 29 Sept-1 Oct, ICC Sydney
Abstract submissions & early bird registration OPEN
ASPS joins ASBMB, NZSBMB, ANZSCDB & A-RNA for 3 days of life sciences
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π Australian Academy of Science Honorific Awards OPEN
Recognizing outstanding contributions to Australian science
Plant scientists: apply or nominate colleagues!
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π Fascination of Plants Day 2026 | May 18
Global celebration with 680+ events in 65+ countries!
Topics: agriculture, conservation, climate, biodiversity, food security & more
Official site: www.plantday18may.org
Australian Coordinator: Mary Byrne (mary.byrne@sydney.edu.au)
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πΈ ASPS2025 Conference photos now available!
4 days of science in Adelaide captured by our volunteer photographers
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π Welcome Prof Christine Beveridge as ASPS President-Elect!
Director of @ARCPlantSuccess, Fellow of @AustAcadScience & highly cited researcher.
Her work on shoot branching discovered strigolactones as plant hormones & sugar signaling in apical dominance.
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β° ASPS Awards close 6 March!
Peter Goldacre Award
Jan Anderson Award
RN Robertson Fellowship
Education & Outreach Award
FINAL WEEK to apply!
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ComBio 2026
β° Don't forget: ComBio 2026 registrations are OPEN!
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29 Sept-1 Oct 2026, ICC Sydney π Abstract submissions open ποΈ Early bird rates available
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π 2026 ASPS Awards - Applications OPEN!
Closing 6 March 2026:
Peter Goldacre Award
Jan Anderson Award
RN Robertson Travelling Fellowship
Education & Outreach Award
Start your applications over summer!
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ComBio 2026 - Sydney, 29 Sept-1 Oct
Abstract submissions & early bird registration NOW OPEN! π
Bringing together ASBMB, NZSBMB, ANZSCDB & ASPS for 3 days of cutting-edge life sciences research at ICC Sydney.
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π Welcome Joseph Pegler as ASPS Honorary Treasurer from 2026!
Joseph joins us from the University of Newcastle and will guide the Society's financial management.
Thank you to outgoing Treasurer Mark Waters for your dedicated service! π
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π€ ASPS2025 Best Presentation Awards:
π₯ Best Student Talk: Louise Walker (La Trobe) π₯ Student Runner-up: Qinqin Yang (USyd)
π¬ Best ECR Talk: Stephanie Kerr (QUT)
Exceptional presentations showcasing the future of Australian plant science! π±
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π Congratulations to our ASPS2025 Poster Award Winners!
Session 1: Daniel Wallis & Szczepan Glewicz
Session 2: Guilherme Ventura Yoshikawa & Jasmine Divinagracia
Outstanding science on display! π
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π ASPS 2025 by the numbers:
255 registrants (130+ students!) 4 days of exceptional science in Adelaide Quality talks & posters across all sessions Unforgettable social events at McLaren Vale, Mt Lofty & Waite Campus
Such a success! π±
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π° December Phytogen is out now!
Final edition of 2025 featuring: π ASPS2025 conference award winners π New committee members & discipline reps for 2026 π
ComBio 2026 in Sydney - registrations open! π Message from Conference Chair Crystal Sweetman
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π¬ Relive the highlights from #ASPS2025 in Adelaide - incredible science, networking, and collaboration across four amazing days! π±
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β° Starting very soon at #ASPS2025!
π Peter Goldacre Award Talk
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Tuesday 11:00am | Chair: Brent Kaiser (UoS)
π€ Dr. Stephanie Watts-Fawkes (Wageningen University, Netherlands)
One of our most prestigious awards - don't miss it!
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π€ ASPS2025 Session Spotlight: Annals of Botany Travelling Speaker.
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Wednesday 11:00am | Chair: Eloise Foo (UTAS)
π Featuring Dr. Lena MΓΌller from the Salk Institute (USA)
Don't miss this special international perspective at #ASPS2025!
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π° November Phytogen out now!
Final countdown to #ASPS2025!
This edition spotlights our award winners and includes last-minute conference updates.
Read here: www.asps.org.au/phytogen/ono...
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π° October Phytogen now online!
Young Tall Poppy winners, student research, award announcements & conference updates.
One month until Adelaide!
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π’ ASPS committee positions open! Apply for Honorary Treasurer, discipline reps (Genetics, Plant Dev, Ecophysiology, Climate, Physiology) & student reps.
Submit nomination form + 100-word statement to secretary@asps.org.au by Nov 14. #AusPlantSci
π° September 2025 Phytogen is now online!
Featuring space agriculture research from Prof. Sigfredo Fuentes, antimalarial plant biofactories from Dr. Nipuni Peththa Thanthrige, etc. + conference updates!
Thanks to all contributors!
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Membership Benefits:
ASPS membership provides conference discounts, travel grant eligibility, networking opportunities, and Phytogen updates.
Student rates available. Check your status at the new website!
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New Website Launch: ASPS launches new website!
July Phytogen is the first edition using the updated platform at www.asps.org.au. Still working out the details, but improved functionality and design for the plant science community.
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