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UV4Plants Training School October 15–17, 2025, Ostrava, Czech Republic

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Dear UV4Plants members, We are pleased to announce the UV4Plants Training School in Ostrava, Czech Republic, from 15th to 17th October 2025*. The training school is designed for PhD students as well as for master’s students who have previous experience in plant research. A few seats are still available for the upcoming Training School. Therefore, the application deadline has been extended to Friday, 12th September, 12:00 PM (midday). This three-day event will focus on experimental approaches to evaluate plant responses to light stress (excessive PAR or UV), particularly its effect on photosynthesis and the optical properties of leaves. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a combination of physiological, biochemical, and biophysical techniques through hands-on laboratory exercises.  The interpretation and synthesis of experimental results will form an important part of the workshop for the student group. The detailed Programme is in the 2nd Circular UV4Plants training school in Ostrava_2025 The registration form is given here. Local Organizing Committee Mgr. Jakub Nezval, Ph.D. Mgr. Adriana Volná, Ph.D. Mgr. Martin Navrátil, Ph.D. Prof. Éva Hideg, Ph. D. For the UV4Plants Association Prof. Dr. Susanne Neugart, President

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Grateful to UV4Plants: My Experience at the 21st Congress of European Society for Photobiology

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Dear UV4Plants community, Thanks to the generous support of the UV4Plants bursary and the ESP, I had the opportunity to attend the 21st Congress of the European Society for Photobiology (ESP) (https://www.photobiology.eu/esp-2025-congress-bari), which took place in Bari (Italy) from August 24th to 28th, 2025. The event brought together researchers from across Europe and beyond, creating a lively space to share the latest advances in photobiology. Three sessions were particularly interesting for me: “Plant UV Photobiology” led by Gareth Jenkins, “UV radiation and climate effects through the lens of the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel” chaired by Janet Bornman, and “Precision Photobiology: Tailoring Light Environments in Controlled Environment Agriculture” driven by Matt Jones, because they connect directly to the core of my postdoctoral project at Örebro University (Sweden) (https://www.oru.se/personal/lara_garcia-campa). I also had the chance to present my own work with a talk during the congress, as the recipient of the ESP Best Ph.D Thesis Award i n the plant photobiology area. My project explores UV-B-mediated acclimation to high-light stress in Norway spruce and Scots pine, the two most economically important conifer species in Sweden and across Scandinavia. The feedback I received was very constructive and encouraging, and the discussions with experienced researchers…

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21st Congress of European Society for Photobiology in Bari, Italy

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The 21st Congress of European Society for Photobiology, which took place from 24 to 28 August 2025 in Bari, Italy, provided news on plant UV and light research. Two sessions were particularly interesting: “Plant UV Photobiology” led by Gareth Jenkins and “UV radiation and climate effects through the lens of the Environmental Effects Assessment Panel” chaired by Janet Bornman. UV4Plants Association supported Young Members with bursaries for attendance.

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The Art of Scientific Storytelling – workshop

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On behalf of the UV4Plants Association, I am thrilled to invite you to our workshop for effective science communication – The Art of Scientific Storytelling. This interactive event will be held this October 8th from 11:00 – 13:00 CET and jointly led by Dr. Maria Fitzner and Dr. Vanessa Harbart, both talented experts in the field of food chemistry. During this workshop, you will discover tools and methods that will help elevate your skills around presenting research in a captivating and unforgettable way. Whether you are a budding scientist or your roots are well established, this is an opportunity not to be missed! Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Meeting link and more details to follow! Natalie Cunningham Workshop invite – The Art of Scientific Storytelling Programme of events esr@UV4plants.org

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5th Network Meeting of the UV4Plants Association

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The 5th Network Meeting of the UV4Plants Association was held and successfully completed on 20. – 22. March 2024, Goettingen, Germany. The conference was organized by a great team led by Susanne Neugart, Tobias Pöhnl, and Layla Engelhardt. The meeting gathered 50 scientists at different stages of their scientific careers from Europe, Asia, and North America. The Delegates had a great time sharing their experiences and research on UV radiation in a broad context. A detailed report is available in agrar aktuell of Georg-August-Universitat Goettingen on page 31.

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