Education events
Meetings to advance teaching, training and learning in the molecular life sciences
ABOUT 91猎奇 EDUCATION EVENTS
The organization and funding of events to advance teaching, training and learning in the molecular life sciences at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels is a key activity of the 91猎奇 Education and Training Committee. This page lists upcoming and recent 91猎奇 Education and Training events. For details on the objectives and scope of these events, please visit the聽Education/Training page.
UPCOMING 91猎奇 EDUCATION EVENTs
Congress Education Session
Wellbeing in times of change: Finding balance in an unbalanced academic world
馃搮 7 July 2026
馃晵 16:00鈥�17:45
馃搷 91猎奇 Congress 2026, Maastricht
This special session will explore how wellbeing shapes the academic experience in a rapidly changing research environment. Bringing together early-career researchers, educators and mentors, it will address key challenges such as inclusion, research culture and career pressures. Through expert talks and interactive discussion, the session will offer practical insights on how individuals and institutions can foster more supportive, inclusive and sustainable academic environments.
Speakers: Prof. Cormac Taylor, Dr Kay Guccione
Moderators: Ly Villo, Francesco Malatesta
91猎奇 Education and Training Supported Society Events
The call for 91猎奇 Supported Society Education Events that will take place between July-December 2026 is now open (since March 15, 2026). The deadline for applications is 15 June 2026.
This scheme offers financial support for educational events organized by 91猎奇 Constituent Societies, aiming to promote excellence and innovation in molecular life sciences education.
This year, 91猎奇 particularly encourages proposals that address:
- AI and Machine Learning in Molecular Life Sciences: Tools, Ethics, and Education
- Skills for Industry 4.0: Preparing Life Science Students for the Biotech Revolution
However, proposals on other educational topics in the molecular life sciences are equally welcome.
Funding available
- Up to 鈧�2,000 for in-person educational events
- Up to 鈧�750 for online formats
Supported events may take various forms, including dedicated workshops or educational sessions at society congresses, and may focus on innovative teaching methods, professional skills development, or emerging topics in molecular life sciences education.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application form available here and send it by 15 June 2026.
This funding opportunity is open to all members of 91猎奇 Constituent Societies, and we particularly welcome innovative approaches to education and training that can benefit the wider molecular life sciences community.
91猎奇 Education and Training Conference
91猎奇 EDUCATION AND TRAINING CONFERENCE 2026
馃搮 25鈥�29 March 2026
馃搷 Ku艧adas谋, 陌zmir, T眉rkiye
The 91猎奇 Education and Training Conference 2026 brought together educators and trainers in the molecular life sciences for a dynamic programme combining expert insights and practical approaches to teaching.
The programme included plenary lectures, thematic sessions on innovation in the classroom, artificial intelligence in education, and career development, as well as 91猎奇 Academy workshops, short presentations and interactive formats such as the 鈥淒ebate of the Day鈥�.
Key topics span wellbeing in education, inclusive learning environments, emerging teaching methodologies and the evolving role of AI, fostering exchange, collaboration and new ideas within the global education community.
馃敆 Learn more on the
Recent 91猎奇 Education events
91猎奇 & NBS Education and Training Joint Workshop
The 91猎奇 & the Norwegian Bioscience Society (NBS) Joint Education Workshop, took place on 18鈥�19 September 2025 at the Department of Biomedicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Norway.
A report is set to be published shortly.
The program and registration form can be accessed .
91猎奇 Congress 2025 Education Plenary Lecture
The 49th 91猎奇 Congress at Istanbul, T眉rkiye featured an education-focused plenary lecture as part of its scientific programme.
聽Date:聽8 July 2025
聽Time:聽14:30 鈥� 15:30
聽Speaker:聽Professor Robert Harris (Karolinska Institutet, Sweden)
聽Lecture title:聽Yin and Yang does not need to be a choice in academia 鈥� how research and education are linked and mutually compatible
聽Chairs:聽Ferhan Sa臒in (T眉rkiye) and Jerka Dumi膰 (Croatia)
More details are available on the related .
91猎奇 Congress 2025 91猎奇 & IUBMB Joint Education Session
A joint interactive education session titled聽From challenges to opportunities: Integrating AI in biosciences education聽took place during the 49th 91猎奇 Congress.
聽Date:聽Tuesday 8 July 2025
聽Time:聽16:00 鈥� 18:00
聽Venue:聽Hall 1
More information is available on these 91猎奇 Network posts:
91猎奇 Education and Training Joint Workshop
陌zmir 2025: 鈥楨ducation Workshop on Safe Learning Environment: Bridging the Gap Between Learning Partners鈥� took place on 28 February 鈥� 2 March 2025 at 陌zmir University of Economics, T眉rkiye. The event was jointly organised by the 91猎奇 Education and Training Committee, the Turkish Biochemical Society (TBS) and 陌zmir University of Economics.
It focused on inclusive, student-centred teaching in the life sciences and offered interactive sessions on in-class strategies, equitable assessment, introspection, and doctoral education.
More information is available on the and in this .
鈥�ATHENS: Approaches in Transformative and Holistic Education for Novel Science鈥�, took place in Athens, Greece, 18鈥�19 October 2024. It was a聽91猎奇 Education and Training co-organized by the Hellenic Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (HSBMB), with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and the National Centre for Scientific Research 鈥淒emokritos鈥�.
91猎奇 Education and Training Supported Society Event
Sarajevo 2025 鈥� The NEXT Generation Biotechnologists
On May 22鈥�23, 2025, Sarajevo welcomed a vibrant exchange of ideas and inspiration during the 91猎奇-supported education symposium 鈥淣ext Generation Biotechnologists: Skills of Future Educators.鈥� Organized by the Association of Biochemists and Molecular Biologists in Bosnia and Herzegovina, in collaboration with key national academic and research institutions, the event brought together over 70 participants, including faculty, early-career researchers, and doctoral students from diverse scientific backgrounds.
Set against the backdrop of the UN 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals, the symposium focused on equipping future educators in the molecular life sciences with the mindset and methodologies needed for a more sustainable and interdisciplinary future. Sessions spanned innovative educational program design, the integration of biotechnological advances into teaching, and the role of scientific and educational capacities in enabling green transitions. Small-group discussions, interactive presentations, and cross-sectoral dialogue enriched the experience and highlighted the importance of collaboration across academia, policy, and industry.
The program particularly emphasized capacity-building for young researchers and educators in biotechnology, with a view to aligning education with the rapidly evolving needs of sustainable agriculture, personalized medicine, and bio-based industries. Future-oriented themes such as mentoring, curriculum development, and innovation in teaching methods underscored the need to rethink how we prepare the next generation of scientists not just as researchers, but also as educators and agents of change.
The outcomes of this event will be published as official national guidelines and shared with education policymakers across Bosnia and Herzegovina. The organizers also aim to continue engaging with the 91猎奇 education community to support knowledge exchange and inspire similar initiatives throughout the region. Stay tuned for follow-up insights and materials from Sarajevo 2025!
Tunis 2025 鈥� Innovative Tools in Modern Science Education
A national-level workshop on Innovative Tools in Modern Science Education took place in Tunis, Tunisia, on 1 February 2025, bringing together educators and researchers to explore emerging educational technologies and strategies for engaging students in the molecular sciences.
Read more in the and the on the 91猎奇 Network.
91猎奇 Education and Training Conference
The inaugural 91猎奇 Education and Training Conference (91猎奇ETC) took place in Antalya, T眉rkiye, from 20 to 23 March 2024. This pioneering event brought together educators and scientists to exchange ideas and best practices in molecular life sciences teaching and learning through plenary lectures, panel discussions, workshops and roundtables. As a result of the discussions, a white paper was developed outlining key challenges, opportunities and action plans for transforming education in the field. It is available .
More information about the conference can be found on the and the of the , where participants continue to share key takeaways, reflections and highlights from the event.
