ASSC 2021 - A virtual experience: 6 - 10 September 2021 ASBP_AustralasianSeedScienceConference_Prospectus-2021.pdf On behalf of the Organising and Scientific Committees, we are pleased to announce that the Australasian Seed Science Conference will be held as a virtual event from the 6 – 10 September 2021 as a result of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 virus. This decision will ensure...
Tracing the origin of Native Seed/SEARCH across political, social, organisational and cultural geographies. https://seedscience2021.com.au/ ABSTRACT: Native Seed/SEARCH (NS/S) is a seed bank and non-profit organization located in Tucson, Arizona. The mission of Native Seed/SEARCH is dedicated to conserving the seeds of arid-adapted crops native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico for the purposes of preserving crop diversity, enhancing...
Theme 4: Seeds in culture and society TOPIC: Resolving the legal uncertainty created by the Nagoya Protocol Brad Sherman is a Professor of Law at The University of Queensland. Professor Sherman’s previous academic positions include posts at Griffith University, the London School of Economics, and the University of Cambridge. His research expertise encompasses many aspects of intellectual property law, with...
Dr Heather Smyth Heather Smyth is a flavour chemist and sensory scientist from the University of Queensland, who has been working with premium food-and-beverage products for more than 15 years. With a background in wine-flavour chemistry, her expertise is in understanding consumer enjoyment of foods and beverages in terms of sensory properties and composition. Heather has a special interest in...
The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology (AIFST) is Australia's premier, member-based institute representing food scientists and technologists., with a mission to advance and inspire al food sector professionals through education, collaboration and recognition to champion a robust, innovative science based Australian food industry to meet future food needs. This year's event will be held over 2 days in...
Governing crop genetics: How to untie the knot of ownership, control and circulation of suitable seeds - Dr. Kamalesh Adhikari 22 October 2021, 10:00 – 13:00 CEST - FRIDTJOF NANSEN INSTITUTEChallenges and options of Gene Banks from the Local to the Global Level Kamalesh Adhikari (SAWTEE): The Role of IntellectualProperty in Shaping the History and Practices of Community Seed Banks...
The 16th NZOZ Sensory and Consumer Science Symposium will be held on the 15-17th Feb 2022, hosted by The University of Queensland and The Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology. We will enjoy a full program of speakers and poster presentations and we encourage all participants to submit an abstract for consideration as a poster or oral presentation (including students). Abstracts are due by 29th October....
"Enhancing livelihood through sustainable agriculture in the post-pandemic phase" More details to come soon.
Conference deadlines Abstract submission deadline: 18 June 2021 Author Registration Deadline – EOD 10 September 2021 Delegate Registration Deadline – EOD 3 December 2021 Welcome to The 4th Asian Sensory and Consumer Research Symposium, which will now take place online as a live-streamed and interactive event on 5-7 December 2021. The 4th edition of the Symposium will focus on providing...
TUM São Paulo Dialogue: The Future of Food – Insights from the Global Bioeconomy Alliance You are invited to join leading global experts for a webinar discussing the Future of Food. Hosted by the TUM São Paulo office, esteemed researchers from the Global Bioeconomy Alliance will explore a return to the origins of food. As we grapple with the global...
Centre for Advanced Food Engineerin - University of Sydney Date: 25 February 202 2 Time: 12.00 - 1.00pm (Sydney time) Venue: Online via Zoom https://uni-sydney.zoom.us/j/ 85713455307 Role of Underutilized Food Crops in Developing Sustainable and Diverse Diets - Professor Yasmina Sultanbawa Abstract Currently of the 6 000 plant species that have been cultivated for food 9 account for 66 of...