One week left to apply for the BSPP MSc/MRes Bursary. Up to £4,000 is available to support postgraduate students in plant pathology. Don't forget: you'll need a referee in place before the deadline. Deadline: 30 June 2026. Apply here: www.bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres/ #PlantPathology #PlantScience

Last chance to apply for a BSPP MSc/MRes Bursary Deadline is 30 June 2026. Up to £4,000 available for students studying plant pathology at the postgraduate level. Apply now: bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres #PlantPathology #PlantHealth #FundingOpportunity #PlantScience

Early bird registration for PPATH2026 closes 31 May. Save money and secure your spot at the BSPP's annual conference. 8–11 September 2026, Norwich. Student members get a reduced rate, worth joining if you haven't already. Register: tinyurl.com/EPCC2026 #PlantPathology #PlantHealth #PlantScience

🌟Call for Nominations – BMS Awards 2026🌟 Seeking nominations that reflect the full breadth and diversity of the mycological community—researchers, educators, field mycologists, volunteers & more.🍄Help us raise awareness of outstanding work! Deadline: 31 May 2026. www.britmycolsoc.org.uk/awards.html

Got research to share? Submit an abstract for PPATH2026 or ECPP2026, the annual conference of the British Society for Plant Pathology. Oral abstract deadline: 31 May 2026. Poster deadline: 30 June 2026. Submit here: tinyurl.com/EPCC2026 #PlantPathology #PPATH2026 #ECPP2026 #PlantScience

Worrying about the cost of a Masters? BSPP bursaries of £4,000 can help cover tuition fees, accommodation or living costs. Applications are open now for students planning an MSc, MRes or MPhil in plant pathology or a related area. Deadline: 30 June 2026. bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres

Are you an early-career plant pathologist? Early Careers Plant Pathology (ECPP2026) is the conference for you. A full day of talks, posters and networking, just for students and early career researchers. 8 September 2026, John Innes Conference Centre, Norwich. Register now: tinyurl.com/EPCC2026

Thinking about a Master's in plant pathology? BSPP is offering up to 5 bursaries of £4,000 each to support students on MSc, MRes, or MPhil courses with a plant pathology focus. You don't need to be a BSPP member or based in the UK to apply. Deadline: 30 June 2026 bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres

24 hours left! If you’ve been thinking about applying for the BSPP Undergraduate Vacation Bursary, now is the time. You don’t need a perfect application, just a submitted one. This could be the experience that shapes your future in science. Deadline: 10 April www.bspp.org.uk/funds/underg...

Want to gain real research experience this summer... and get paid for it? The BSPP Undergraduate Vacation Bursary is now open, offering funded summer research projects across the UK in plant science. Deadline: 10 April 2026 Start your application here: www.bspp.org.uk/funds/underg...

Funded Summer Research Placements 2026 We have 15 fully funded Undergraduate Vacation Bursaries! This is a fantastic opportunity for 2nd to final year students to gain hands-on experience in world-class labs. Deadline: 10th April 2026 Apply here: www.bspp.org.uk/funds/vacati...

New BSPP blog: Scientists uncover the toxin behind walnut twig blight. The fungus Phomopsis capsici uses 5-methylmellein to damage walnut branches — a discovery that could help develop resistant varieties and new disease management strategies. Read more: www.bspp.org.uk/saving-the-w...

We’re delighted to welcome our new members to the BSPP Board and Publications team! Prof. Paul Birch joins as Vice President, Dr Jennifer Hodgetts as Treasurer, Dr Helen Cockerton as Programme Secretary, and Dr Stephen Parnell as New Disease Reports Editor. Read: www.bspp.org.uk/new-appointm...

Speaker highlight! Adrian Fox will be presenting at Plant Pathology 2026. Bringing together researchers, industry professionals and early-career scientists working across crop health disciplines. Early-bird registration is open until 31 May. Find out more: www.bspp.org.uk/plant-pathol...

What does the future hold for our oak trees? Join us for a webinar panel discussion to discuss our upcoming new report, The State of the UK's Oaks, and its findings. Tuesday 17 March, 2026, 2pm-3pm Book here https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RyAaAp_EQ72AY8DxX2VpdQ#/registration

We are delighted to celebrate Professor John Carr as a new BSPP Honorary Member. Professor Carr’s research career has helped shape modern understanding of plant defence signalling and plant-virus interactions. Read more about Professor Carr’s journey: www.bspp.org.uk/new-bspp-hon...

Speaker highlight! Adriaan Verhage will be presenting at Plant Pathology 2026. Bringing together researchers, industry professionals and early-career scientists working across crop health disciplines. Early-bird registration is open until 31 May. Find out more: www.bspp.org.uk/plant-pathol...

BSPP Masters Bursaries: Now Open! Applications are now open for BSPP Masters Bursaries, supporting MSc and MRes students in plant pathology and related disciplines. Please share with students and colleagues who may be eligible. Find out more and apply: www.bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres/

BSPP Vacation Bursaries: Deadline reminder for supervisors The deadline for supervisors to submit projects for the BSPP Vacation Bursary Scheme is approaching. Make sure your proposal is submitted by Friday! Details & submission guidance: www.bspp.org.uk/funds/vacati...

BSPP Conference 2026: Registration Now Live Join us at Plant Pathology 2026 (PPATH2026) and Early Careers Plant Pathology 2026 (ECPP2026). Network with the plant pathology community Share research Support early-career scientists Register here: www.PlantPathology.org.uk

Applications now open for Summer Studentships 2026! Successful applicants will be: 🌿In receipt of £504.38 per week for a studentship period of up to 6 weeks 🌿Invited to write a blog for the BiPS website 🌿Invited to attend and present at the next BiPS Conference Apply here: bit.ly/4qf2ZDG

Are you a researcher looking to help the next generation of plant scientists gain valuable experience? Then consider applying to host a Plant Health Undergraduate Studentship this summer! 📆Apply by Tues 10 March Find out more: www.rsb.org.uk/plant-health... #PlantHealth

Thinking of supervising a student this summer? BSPP Vacation Bursaries = flexible projects + great student engagement 🌱 Deadline for proposals: 13 Feb www.bspp.org.uk/funds/vacati...

BSPP MSc/MRes Bursary, up to £4,000 to support postgraduate study in plant pathology. www.bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres/ #PlantPathology #PostgradFunding #BSPP

BSPP Best Student Paper Prizes 2025 Plant Pathology: William J. W. Thomas, first genetic insights into resistance to white leaf spot in canola. Molecular Plant Pathology: Corrie V. Vincent, definitive evidence that concanamycins drive virulence in potato common scab. www.bspp.org.uk/369937-2/

Supervisors: BSPP’s Undergraduate Vacation Bursary is open for project proposals! Lab, field or remote projects welcome. Deadline: 13 Feb 2026 www.bspp.org.uk/funds/vacati...

Undertaking an MSc, MRes or MPhil in a plant pathology-related field? BSPP bursaries of up to £4,000 open on 3 February. www.bspp.org.uk/funds/mscmres/

Supervisor applications now open! Propose a project for the BSPP Undergraduate Vacation Bursary and mentor an undergraduate researcher in plant pathology this summer. 🔗 www.bspp.org.uk/funds/underg... #PlantPathology #StudentFunding #BSPP #UndergradResearch

We’re delighted to welcome Prof. Saskia Hogenhout as the new BSPP President, whose pioneering research on plant-microbe-insect interactions is transforming our understanding of pathogen transmission and plant health. More about her work @johninnescentre.bsky.social www.jic.ac.uk/people/saski...

BSPP Presidential transition! A huge thank you to Prof. Matthew Dickinson, completing his term as BSPP President after decades of service (including 97 Board meetings!) His leadership has profoundly shaped the Society in numerous ways.