Seminars
Scheduled seminars in the School of Biosciences are listed below. University staff and students are welcome to attend any of the seminars.
Topics presented represent the wide range of research interests within the school and are presented by experts in particular areas.
Every effort is made to keep to the scheduled programme, but changes do have to be made sometimes.
If you have any questions regarding our programme, please contact biosciences@sheffield.ac.uk.
Programme
Area: Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
| Date | Title/Research Area | Speaker | Venue and time | Host | Online joining link |
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| Monday 2nd June | Nectar composition and the behavioural ecology of pollinators: rewardperception, evaluation and foraging energetics. | Jonathan Pattrick | Richard Roberts Auditorium - 1pm - 2pm | Michael Smith |
Area: Plants, Photosynthesis and Soil
| Date | Title/Research Area | Speaker | Venue and time | Host | Online joining link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 5th June | Host versus Parasite: The Molecular Dynamics of Striga 鈥� Cowpea Associations | Michael Timko - University of Virginia | Alfred Denny LT01 - 1pm - 2pm | TBC | |
| Monday 9th June | Coordination of ion fluxes during opening and closure of stomatal pores. | Rob Roelfsema - University of W眉rzburg | Richard Roberts Auditorium - 1pm - 2pm |
Area: Molecular and Cellular Biology
| Date | Title/Research Area | Speaker | Venue and time | Host |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 4th June | Biomechanical hallmarks and vulnerabilities of metastatic cancer cells | Vicky Sanz-Moreno | A225 Conference Room - 1pm - 2pm | Vic Hart |
| Wednesday 18th June | Neutrophil metabolism supports metastasis of mammary cancer by altering immune and extracellular matrix landscapes | Cassie Clarke - University of Glasgow | A225 Conference Room - 1pm - 2pm |
Area: Molecular Microbiology: Biochemistry to Disease
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Area: Joint Molecular and Cellular Biology & Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology
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Area: Development, Regeneration and Neurophysiology
| Date | Title | Speaker | Venue and time | Host |
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| Wednesday 11th June | Crafting robust patterns in developing tissues under mechanical stress | Giulia Paci | A225 Conference Room - 1pm - 2pm | Helen Matthews |
| Wednesday 25th June | TBC | Moyra Lawrence | A225 Conference Room - 1pm - 2pm | Stan Strawbridge |
Area: SM@SH (Single Molecules at 葫芦影业)
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The Annual Margaret Savigear Lectures
The Margaret Savigear Lectures acknowledge the importance of role models to the next generation of scientists by explicitly increasing the visibility of women biologists and celebrates the importance of mentors.
Upcoming events
| Date | Title | Speakers | Venue and time |
| 3 March 2025 | The Annual Margaret Savigear Lectures, 2025 | Prof Sophie Nixon, University of Manchester Prof Jane Memmott, University of Bristol | Arts Tower, 1.00pm |
#Inspire lecture series
The Biosciences #Inspire lecture series champions excellent scientists from minority or marginalised groups in the biosciences. Its goal is to promote discussions about the issues that impact these groups, so that we might create a more inclusive working and learning environment, where everyone feels represented.
Upcoming events
Past events
| Date | Title | Speaker | Find out more |
| 19 February 2024 | Supporting People and Teams in Research and Innovation | Dr Nikolay Ogryzko (Talent Programme Manager, UKRI talent team) | (University login needed) |
| Date | Title | Speaker | Find out more |
| 17 January 2023 | Identifying the causes and understanding the consequences of bias in evolution and academia | Dr Tiffany Taylor | Listen again (University login needed) |
| 7 June 2022 | Bullying and harassment in academia | Professor Serena Nik-Zainal, University of Cambridge | Listen again (University login needed) |
| 10 May 2022 | Disabled in the field: navigating nature as a disabled scientist. | Dr Kelsey Byers, the John Innes Centre | Listen again (University login needed) |
| 19 October 2021 | The Circuitous Journey of My PhD: Reflections on Mental Health, Vulnerability, and Cultivating Empathy in Academic Science to celebrate World Mental Health Awareness Day 2021. | Dr Mikel Haggadone, University of Michigan Medical School | Listen again (University login needed) |
| 15 June 2021 | From biodiversity to biologists' diversity to celebrate Pride Month 2021. | Dr Jeremy Yoder, California State University Northridge | Listen again (University login needed) |
| 16 March 2021 | Breaking barriers? Ethnicity and socioeconomic background impact on early career progression to celebrate International Women's Day 2021. | Professor Zenobia Lewis, the University of Liverpool | Listen again (University login needed) |
| 20 October 2020 | Delivering Diversity & Inclusivity in STEM Curricula: Becoming a Student鈥揜eady Faculty to celebrate Black History Month 2020. | Professor Bugewa Apampa, Birmingham City University | Listen again (University login needed) |
Other biosciences seminars are hosted by the .